Introduction Parallels have announced the next version Parallels RAS 17.1, which will preview soon and launch this December. This update includes new Multi-tenant architecture features and supports SAML; provisioning options; Client Updates; and more. Some of the new features include: Multi-tenant architectureSecurity Assertion Markup Language SAML SSO authenticationExtended Drag and Drop FeaturesSupport for SQL 2017... Continue Reading →
Parallels recently released version 17 of its Parallels Remote Application Server (Parallels RAS). Parallels RAS 17 is an all-in-one solution that enables end users to deliver virtual desktops and business applications simply to many device types including IOS, Android, Mac, Linux and Chromebook. Parallels has previously been positioned as a mid market VDI solution for users... Continue Reading →
The Login TechCast strikes down on the gorgeous Isle of Malta for the Parallels Partner Conference. Here Sander Noordijk and Eric van Klaveren speak with a wide variety of guests including Nikolay Dobrovolskiy, Thomas Poppelgaard and Ryan Mangan. Learn about Parallels RAS, its history and when we'll be doing all of our meetings in Virtual... Continue Reading →
Just a quick post to show you how to configure Active Directory for VDI in RDS 2012/R2. So in the demo, I have two servers, the DC which also has RDS installed and the Hyper-V Server named HV01. Before we start, its a good idea to create the Organisational Unit required for the VDI Collection.... Continue Reading →
I have had a few questions recently regarding the benefits of Layering and Application Virtualisation, so I have summarised the basic concept here. The difference between application layering and application virtualisation, is that layering technology uses a virtual disk to form either a VHD or a VMDK. Once the disk has been created, the application... Continue Reading →
VDI Infrastructure qualified for Microsoft LyncMicrosoft have added a Infrastructure qualified for MS Lync section to TechNET. This shows VDI Partner platforms and client hardware platforms which are supported with Lync Server 2013.Summary:"With the release of Lync Server 2013, Microsoft has worked closely with multiple partners to bring enterprise-grade audio and video communication support using Lync... Continue Reading →
Microsoft have recently clarified the licencing of Office 365 in VDI environments. You can use Office 365 using dedicated virtual desktop infrastructure but the virtual machine must be dedicated to the user. in order to install Office Pro Plus 2013 in the Remote Desktop Services (RDS) mode, you MUST have a volume licensing agreement. Click-to-run supports... Continue Reading →
Its been a while since my last Remote Desktop Post so i thought it would be good to mention some of the new features coming with RDS 2012 R2. Reductions in Storage and Network Bandwidth: Microsoft have focused on reducing Storage and network costs for desktop deployments. Data Deduplication has been introduced to VDI (personal... Continue Reading →
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