Version 16.5 streamlines the deployment and management of your farm with auto-provisioned RDS hosts, Microsoft APP-V integration, and Parallels RAS PowerShell SDK.

1. Parallels Remote Application Server
Version 16.5

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• Parallels
• Overview of Parallels RAS
• What’s New in Version 16.5
• Demo
Agenda

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5+ Million Individuals and 50,000+ Businesses
Manufacturing
Consumer Goods
Media/EntertainmentGovernment HealthcareEducation
Automotive
Technology
Financial
Retail

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Parallels Desktop®
for Mac is the easiest,
fastest, and most powerful
solution for running
Windows on Mac without
rebooting.
Parallels® Toolbox
for Mac and Windows
provides a set of
powerful tools to simply
everyday task.
Parallels Access® is
the fastest, easiest, and
most reliable remote
access to your desktop
from anywhere.
Parallels® Remote
Application Server
(RAS) is an all-in-one
remote application
delivery and VDI solution,
providing access from
any device.
Parallels® Mac
Management for
Microsoft® SCCM
enables SCCM to
manage Mac computers.
A global leader in cross-platform solutions, Parallels makes it simple to use and access applications
and files on any device or operating system. Parallels helps businesses take advantage of the best
technology out there, whether it’s Mac®, Windows®, iOS, AndroidTM, or the cloud.
Parallels

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• Easily deliver Windows applications and desktops to Windows, macOS®, Android, iOS, Chrome OS™,
Linux (including Raspbian OS), and any HTML5 web browser.
• Flexible architecture supports Microsoft RDSH and major hypervisors (VDI) deployed on-premise,
hybrid, and on the public cloud.
• Secure encrypted access to corporate data by granular access filtering, client policies,
and multifactor authentication (MFA).
Parallels RAS–Easy to Use, Flexible, and Secure
A cost-effective application delivery and VDI solution, Parallels RAS allows users to access and work
on applications, desktops, and data from any device, anywhere.

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• IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Virtual Client
Computing Software Assessment
• Parallels Remote Application Server placed as a
Major Player by IDC
IDC MarketScape reports:
• “One of the biggest strengths that Parallels RAS
brings to the market is simplicity. This, by itself, was
one of the reasons Parallels was highly rated by
references—because of the integration of its VCC
software.”
• “Parallels sells at a significantly lower cost point than
premium products sold by larger VCC vendors”
IDC Named Parallels RAS a Major Player

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Pervasive Security
Secure data by
centrally controlling
and monitoring user
access. Adhere to
compliance regulations.
High-Performance UX
Improve users'
productivity with
fast, reliable, and
straightforward access
to applications and
desktops from any
device, anywhere.
Reduce TCO
Streamline IT
workloads, minimize
RDSH and VDI
complexity, and cut
overhead costs.
On-Demand Flexibility
Quickly adapt to
business needs
by automatically scaling
your infrastructure
using a variety of
deployment options.
Parallels RAS Key Benefits

8. What’s New in Version 16.5
RDS Host provisioning, Microsoft App-V integration, increased automation, and more.

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RDS Host Provisioning
The number of RDS hosts can
be automatically scaled up or
down using Parallels RAS
Templates. Dynamically adapt
to workload demands and ensure
high-performing UX.
Microsoft App-V Integration
The integration with
Microsoft App-V allows
administrators to publish
packaged applications, solve OS
compatibility issues, and
enable applications to run on
any Windows Server edition.
Automation
Version 16.5 continues to add tools
for streamlining farm management:
• More PowerShell commands
• Notification triggers
• Secondary publishing agent
auto-promotion
Version 16.5 streamlines the deployment and management of your farm with auto-provisioned RDS hosts,
Microsoft App-V integration, and automation.
Version 16.5 – Core Features

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Provisioning and Auto-Scaling
• The Parallels RAS Template is re-designed to
allow RDSH template cloning.
• IT administrators are now able to deploy RDSH
servers automatically using the RDSH Template
function.
• Organizations can regulate the load on the Parallels
RAS farm dynamically by creating, removing, or
employing RDSH servers on demand, automatically.
Version 16.5 – RDS Host Provisioning

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Packaged Applications
• By integrating with Microsoft App-V,
administrators are able to publish packaged
applications.
• Remediate application conflicts, solving OS
compatibility issues and
allowing applications to run on any Windows
Server edition.
• Application updates can be delivered from a
central location, streaming delivery directly to
servers.
Version 16.5 – Microsoft App-V Integration

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PowerShell API
Automate provisioning of a new
Parallels RAS farm and the
management of the entire
infrastructure by using additional
PowerShell commands.
Notification
• Additional performance matrix
• Notifications can execute
scripts, allowing administrators
to launch executables or
scripts if a notification has been
triggered.
High Availability
Further improvements to the
high availability (HA) of
Parallels RAS components increase
the system’s ability to remain
accessible in the event of a system
component failure.
Version 16.5 – Automation

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Granular Client Policy
The Client policies are split
into 20+ policy groups, with
more granular policy options
compared to the four policy
groups available before.
FIPS 140-2 Compliance
Version 16.5 supports
FIPS 140-2 encryption, enabling
organizations to adhere to data
compliance regulations
for industries such as financial,
government, and healthcare.
Azure MFA
Simplified the configuration
of multifactor authentication (MFA)
with SafeNet, DeepNet, and
Azure MFA by RADIUS,
increasing data security
and reducing the risk of
unwanted connections.
Version 16.5 – Security Enhancements

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Parallels HTML5
Client Optimization
• Redesigned and optimized UX to
offer a dynamic, modern, and
web-based workspace.
• Session persistency
• Application handling in the same
or new tabs
• Application grouping
Improved UX on Mobile Client
• Provide mobile users with an
even more productive UX.
• Keyboard handling
• Automatic session logoff
Parallels Client for Windows
• Supports customization.
• The password policy
requirements are visible,
simplifying password changes.
Version 16.5 – UX Improvements

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VDI
• The new architecture
simplifies the deployment
and management of
the VDI hosts, allowing
you to administer multiple
VDI hosts through a
single VDI agent.
• Enhanced VDI provisioning
Performance Counters
• More counters have been
added for a deeper overview of
the Parallels RAS
site performance.
• Those counters are exposed
to the system's
services, so they can be
used by the Parallels RAS
Performance Monitor and
other third-party monitoring
solutions.
Console Improvements
• A high-level performance
matrix of Parallels RAS
components
• Identify components requiring
administrators attention.
• Undo configuration changes.
SPLA Licensing
• SPLA license can create
sub-licenses to better
monitor license consumption.
• Set a maximum
concurrent-user limit on SPLA
sub-licenses.
• SPLA license owners can
configure email notifications
that will be sent if SPLA
sub-license usage has
reached a certain limit.
Version 16.5 – Management and Control

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Use Case: Texas Tech University
Texas Tech University is a comprehensive public research university that
provides higher education.
“Parallels has provided a high-quality replacement for our Citrix environment. Not only is it much cheaper than Citrix, it is more stable, and
more user-friendly for our faculty, staff, and students at our business college. Within a single day, we were able to setup Parallels and have a
published application running in our environment."
– Dayton Perrin, Server Administrator III
Primary reason customer chose
Parallels RAS:
Cost effectiveness, ease of use, and flexibility. Texas Tech
University was looking for an application delivery and VDI solution
that was easy to deploy and maintain.
Solution that Parallels RAS replaced:
Citrix XenApp
Applications being delivered:
Microsoft Office

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Use Case: University of Cambridge
The University of Cambridge is one of the world's oldest universities and
leading academic centers, as well as a self-governed community of scholars.
"Parallels RAS makes it simple for our IT admins to support any device that students and teachers prefer to use,
and saves us hours of setup time. The Parallels RAS mobile client for iOS and Android enables our students and
teachers to be truly productive on the go or at home.”
– Paul Miller, Head of IT
Primary reason customer chose
Parallels RAS:
Ease of use and seamless mobile experience. University of
Cambridge was looking for a streamlined application delivery and
VDI solution that provided a consistent mobile experience.
Solution that Parallels RAS replaced:
Nothing
Applications being delivered:
Microsoft Office

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Use Case: Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum is an internationally renowned art
museum and one of the most significant architectural icons of the 20th century.
“Replacing Citrix with Parallels RAS allowed the Guggenheim Museum to lower costs.”
– Sergey Filkovl, Associate Director IT Infrastructure
Primary reason customer chose
Parallels RAS:
Reduce TCO. Parallels RAS generated important cost reductions
with lowered licensing costs.
Solution that Parallels RAS replaced:
Citrix XenApp
Applications being delivered:
Microsoft Office and customized applications

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Use Case: Kern Behavioral Health & Recovery Services
Kern Behavioral Health & Recovery Services (KernBHRS) helps people with
mental illness and addictions recover so they can enjoy opportunities to learn,
work, and contribute to their community.
"Parallels RAS is simple in GUI design and is very intuitive to learn. It contains a powerful set of tools to monitor network servers,
workstations, and devices. Parallels RAS provides a good amount of first-level performance information to our published EHR, which in turn
allows us to quickly identify and correct bottlenecks related to the network, servers, or the application itself.”
– Charles McCartney, Senior Info Systems Specialist
Primary reason customer chose
Parallels RAS:
Easy to use. KernBHRS needed an application and desktop
delivery solution that was easy to use with solid data security.
Solution that Parallels RAS replaced:
Citrix XenApp
Applications being delivered:
Anasazi (Cerner) and EMR applications

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Use Case: TSG Networks (MSP)
TSG provides cloud services along with technology consulting and traditional
computer networking services.
“With Parallels Remote Application Server, licensing costs have significantly reduced.
We are able to easily create a stable network environment that is easy to deploy and manage.”
– Dale Hobbs, Manager
Primary reason customer chose
Parallels RAS:
Cost effective. TSG was looking for a simple tool that could
consolidate RDS and VDI while being cost-effective and easy to
manage.
Solution that Parallels RAS replaced:
Citrix XenApp
Applications being delivered:
Microsoft Office and customized applications

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Techedge is the leading software supplier to broadcasters and media agencies,
covering over 60 markets globally. Founded in 2000 in Copenhagen, Techedge
specializes in software for the media industry with sophisticated and user-
friendly research and planning tools.
“Building out Parallels RAS virtualization was incredibly easy. It has helped us
supply broadcast software to our customers more efficiently.”
– Karen Mee Løvgret, VP of Operations
Primary reason customer chose
Parallels RAS:
Quick installation and implementation. Techedge took advantage
of time-saving management wizards that helped the company
deliver state-of-the-art, television-related software to its customers
worldwide.
Solution that Parallels RAS replaced:
None
Applications being delivered:
Customized applications
Use Case: Techedge ApS (ISV)

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Netherlands-based FuTec Systems is an information and communication
technology (ICT) service provider for the healthcare sector. A reliable partner
with a proven track record, FuTec Systems provides complete, high-quality ICT
services at competitive market rates.
“Parallels RAS is an easy-to-manage solution that allows us to offer customers an affordable,
secure method to access remote medical applications from any device.”
– Patrick Huisman, Operations Manager
Primary reason customer chose
Parallels RAS:
Improved customer service. The medical staff has secure, real-
time information at its fingertips, allowing staff to deliver medical
analysis and solutions to patients in a timely manner.
Solution that Parallels RAS replaced:
Propalms Thinspace
Applications being delivered:
Microsoft Office and medical applications
Use Case: FuTec Systems (MSP)

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Streamline IT Solutions is an IT company that serves its customers as a
managed services provider (MSP) and system integrator (SI).
“Due to HIPAA and eHPI security requirements, Parallels RAS has been a solution we can offer our clients
that both meets HIPAA and our management expectations as a MSP.”
– Tracy Acord, Senior Network Engineer
Primary reason customer chose
Parallels RAS:
Better value for their customers. Parallels RAS enabled bring-your-
own-device (BYOD) and choose-your-own-device (CYOD) policies
in their customers’ workplaces.
Solution that Parallels RAS replaced:
Citrix XenApp
Applications being delivered:
Microsoft Office and medical applications
Use Case: Streamline IT Solutions (MSP)

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BlueBridge Networks is a private-cloud service provider that allows its
customers to take advantage of affordable and scalable managed IT services.
“The Parallels RAS processes are streamlined and simple.”
– Michael Hudak, Senior Network Engineer
Primary reason customer chose
Parallels RAS:
Best-in-class value. BlueBridge Networks gained an important
reduction in TCO, while enabling customers’ employees to
seamlessly access published applications and desktop.
Solution that Parallels RAS replaced:
Citrix XenApp
Applications being delivered:
Microsoft Office, full desktops, and customized applications
Use Case: BlueBridge Networks (MSP)

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Aspire Indiana is a fully integrated health system that addresses behavioral
health, primary care, substance use disorders, and the social determinants of
health, including housing and employment.
”We have replaced about 90% of our devices with Chromebooks and Chrome-boxes thanks to Parallels RAS.”
– Brandon Patton, System Administrator
Use Case: Aspire Indiana
Primary reason customer chose
Parallels RAS:
Seamless access from any device. Aspire Indiana was able to
deliver applications and desktops to any device, including mobile
devices, Chromebooks, and Chrome-boxes.
Solution that Parallels RAS replaced:
Microsoft RDSH
Applications being delivered:
Microsoft Office, full desktops, and healthcare applications

26. Demo

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• Overview of the Parallels RAS interface and console
• Automation wizards quick look
• Creation of a new RDS server
• Configuration of the ports on the firewall
• Publishing applications (Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access)
to the new server
• Application containerization by Turbo.net & Microsoft App-V
• Enrolling a new user
• Accessing newly published applications as the new user
through HTML5 Client, Windows, Mac, and iOS
Demo Outline

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• Parallels RAS is the most flexible application and desktop delivery solution on the market, adapting to
your needs with:
• Flexible licensing
• Architecture
• Security
• Enhances RDS experience and security.
• Your applications can be used on any device.
• Parallels RAS customers have reduced their TCO by 60% by replacing Citrix with Parallels RAS.
Takeaways

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