Parallels RAS Automation with Microsoft PowerShell
Parallels® Remote Application Server (RAS) PowerShell SDK allows IT admins to automate the provisioning and management of an entire Parallels RAS infrastructure. From adding new users, to provisioning applications, to updating groups of users, to the auto-creation of new servers—all the common tasks can be easily automated with PowerShell API. Additionally, the configurable notifications of the Parallels RAS Console allow IT staff to define PowerShell-based event handlers that react to the changes in a Parallels RAS deployment.
Flexible Management through Scripting
Using Parallels RAS PowerShell SDK is simple and straightforward. In addition, the "Get Help" option provides explanations about the use and structure of all the commands available. IT administrators can also use verbosity mode on the PowerShell window to monitor the processing and progress of scripts and actions for debugging and troubleshooting. Parallels RAS PowerShell SDK can be installed as a standalone component, allowing IT to connect and manage the farm from any location.
Management Tools
Parallels RAS PowerShell SDK tools empower IT to deploy and manage the farm, without interaction with the Parallels RAS Console.
Parallels RAS Quick Deployment Tool
It allows a quick farm deployment by automatically performing all the necessary actions. Starting from basic input details such as a Parallels My Account, domain administrator credentials, server address, and more , the tool creates the farm infrastructure.
Parallels RAS Session Management
IT staff can connect from any location to a Parallels RAS Farm by simply providing the server IP address and the administrator credentials. IT staff without the Parallels RAS Console can still monitor the sessions, the active applications on each session, send a message to a user, and disconnect or logoff a session.
Weitere Infos
Parallels RAS PowerShell SDK Command Groups
VDI commands
The commands used to create and modify a VDI Agent, a Parallels RAS Template, a VDI Host, and a VDI Guest. The IT administrator can make changes in the VDI infrastructure of the farm without the need of the Parallels RAS Console.
RDSH commands
The commands used to create and modify an RDS Host, an RDS Group, and schedule a job type are just a part of those currently available. IT administrators can create and deploy RDS servers and groups as well as schedule them when to go online or offline, allowing for better resource management.
Publishing Agent commands
The commands used to create and modify a Parallels RAS Publishing Agent as well as remove it. This way the IT administrator can dynamically manage the number of Parallels RAS Publishing Agents on the farm anytime from anywhere.
Gateway commands
The set of commands used to handle a Parallels RAS Secure Gateway, such as create, set, or remove a gateway. This provides a quick way to configure a gateway or set a backup if needed without using the Parallels RAS Console.
Security commands
IT administrators can change the multifactor identification settings and controls through the Parallels RAS PowerShell SDK, allowing them to dynamically change the identification method of the farm from anywhere.
Publishing commands
Commands to add published resources such as an application or a VDI desktop are available for IT administrators. Publish a new application while you work remotely with no hassle.
VM commands
Commands to start, stop, suspend and restart a virtual machine (VM) in a farm are available through the Parallels RAS PowerShell SDK. IT administrators can manage the number of VMs currently running on a farm or restart a VM if needed.
What Is Microsoft PowerShell?
Microsoft PowerShell is a Microsoft .NET Framework-connected environment designed for administrative automation. Windows PowerShell provides an approach to building commands, composing solutions, and creating graphical user interface-based management tools.
Microsoft PowerShell's capabilities enable an IT administrator to simplify and automate tedious and repetitive tasks for the administration of system resources by creating scripts and combining multiple commands (scripts) together.
The Microsoft PowerShell task automation and configuration management framework has long been associated with core Microsoft workloads; it provides access to everything from Azure Stack to Windows 10. From mid-2016, it’s also a cross-platform open source shell and scripting tool.