Microsoft Terminal Services & Parallels RAS

Microsoft Terminal Services (known as Remote Desktop Services Hosted (RDSH) since Windows Server 2008 R2) provides organizations with convenient remote access to shared desktop sessions and virtual applications.

Here we will discuss how to instantly deploy top-performing Microsoft Terminal Services through the easy-to-use virtualization solution Parallels® Remote Application Server (RAS).

Microsoft Terminal Services

Microsoft Terminal ServicesWith Microsoft Terminal Services, IT administrators can publish and update applications once from a central host, rather than individually installing applications on client devices. Repetitive and tedious tasks decrease significantly, as the IT staff can monitor and manage the environment from a central location.

This delivers employees access to line-of-business (LOB) applications and desktops from any location, while using devices that may not support them otherwise, such as Mac®, Linux, iOS, or Android. 

Microsoft Terminal Services Blues Got You Feeling Down?

As a standalone solution, the Microsoft RDS-based application and desktop delivery can be complex to manage. Some common issues are:  

How Parallels RAS Enhances Microsoft Terminal Services

Compared to using Microsoft RDS as a standalone solution, Parallels RAS makes the management of and access to hosted applications and desktops seamless, more efficient, and easier to use. 

Centralized Management and Installation

Parallels RAS installation wizards guide the IT administrator through the straightforward implementation and deployment process. Offering a centralized configuration console, Parallels RAS allows administrators to manage, monitor, and scale up the virtualization environment through a single interface.  

Brilliant, Flexible End-User Experience

Microsoft Terminal ServicesUnlike Microsoft RDS, Parallels RAS lets you deliver Windows applications to any device and platform, including Mac, Linux, iOS, Android, HTML5, and Chrome OS. This allows your organization to implement a full bring-your-own-device (BYOD) policy, providing employees more flexibility to perform their work. 

Additionally, printer redirection is available out-of-the-box, which makes printing from remote devices easy, with fewer IT hours required over time. 

Want to take Parallels RAS for a ride? Download a free 30-day trial. 

 

References 

How Terminal Services Works 

What is terminal services?  

10 reasons why Windows Terminal Services is becoming more popular 

Remote Desktop Services (Terminal Services) Command Reference 

Installing Terminal server running Windows Server 2016 – YouTube