Compare Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS) and Remote Desktop Services 
Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS) vs Remote Desktop Services
When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found Remote Desktop Services easier to use, administer, and do business with overall. However, reviewers preferred the ease of set up with Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS).
- Reviewers felt that Remote Desktop Services meets the needs of their business better than Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS).
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that Remote Desktop Services is the preferred option.
- For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of Remote Desktop Services over Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS).
- Advanced access controls: Secures corporate data with a client group policy in the Parallels RAS Console. Centrally manages and controls access by user, group, or device.
- Multifactor authentication: Requires users to authentication access via two-factor or smart card authentication. Parallels RAS also integrates with third-party security solutions.
- Encryption protocols: Parallels RAS Secure Gateway supports SSL and FIPS 140-2 encryption, helping organizations adhere to data compliance policies such as PCI DSS, HIPAA, and GDPR.
It does what it needs to do: runs Windows on your Mac, without rebooting. It supports virtual hard disks, but also Boot camp (dual partition). It takes a fast Mac to make it usable. Since I upgraded my machine (retina Macbook Pro) it shines again. I mainly...
The software often leaves traces around that require manual cleanup. If you delete a virtualized guest system the integration with the host doesn't always cleanup desktop icons that it places there. Also, traversing the filesystem on the guest can...
The ease of remoting in from anywhere while I am out of the office.
- It is HIGHLY unstable, I will usually last about 5 - 10 mins before I have to reboot or re-login - It is very slow, the connection compare to using it at work sometimes make me feel like going to work instead of using remote desktop from home/coffee shop
It does what it needs to do: runs Windows on your Mac, without rebooting. It supports virtual hard disks, but also Boot camp (dual partition). It takes a fast Mac to make it usable. Since I upgraded my machine (retina Macbook Pro) it shines again. I mainly...
The ease of remoting in from anywhere while I am out of the office.
The software often leaves traces around that require manual cleanup. If you delete a virtualized guest system the integration with the host doesn't always cleanup desktop icons that it places there. Also, traversing the filesystem on the guest can...
- It is HIGHLY unstable, I will usually last about 5 - 10 mins before I have to reboot or re-login - It is very slow, the connection compare to using it at work sometimes make me feel like going to work instead of using remote desktop from home/coffee shop
