Parallels, a global leader in cross-platform solutions,
announced today the release of the first RDP client for Raspberry Pi,
giving organizations the ability to transform the low-cost device into a
complete workstation. For the first time since Raspberry Pi’s launch in
2012, users can use any application remotely and use full remote
desktops published by Parallels 2X Remote Application Server
(RAS). Parallels will exhibit at the Microsoft Ignite conference in
Chicago, IL, May 4-8 and demo Parallels 2X RAS working with Raspberry Pi
as a low-cost way for IT managers to increase employee efficiency with
cross-platform application delivery.
Parallels 2X RAS enables the delivery of applications to any device, including Chromebook
notebook computers, Windows PCs, Mac computers,
Linux workstations, Android and iOS devices, the Windows
Phone, HTML5 browsers, and now, Raspberry Pi. Over the last
few years, Raspberry Pi has become a leading cost-effective computing
device. Now, Parallels 2X RAS offers support for Raspberry Pi,
empowering businesses across various industries, from manufacturing to
healthcare to education, to take advantage of low-cost clients, virtual
desktops, and applications.
“The Parallels 2X team adapted its well-known client for Linux to
maximize performance and user experience for Raspberry Pi,” said
Parallels 2X marketing director Giorgio Bonuccelli. “With more than five
million units shipped since its 2012 launch, Raspberry Pi is the new kid
on the IT block, but the use of this small and revolutionary device has
been limited to Linux and web applications so far. Parallels 2X RAS
offers the unique opportunity to deliver corporate Windows applications
and remote desktops on this low-cost, credit-card-sized computer. The
Parallels 2X RAS Client transforms Raspberry Pi into a fully operational
workstation, allowing any organization to integrate it into its
environment.”
Features of Parallels 2X RAS include the following:
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Easy to use and implement and can be up and running in minutes.
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Auto-configured features like printing redirection are standard.
(Printing redirection enables users to print directly from any device
without the administrator having to install drivers on the server.)
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Server load balancing distributes workload to servers based on
available resources, improving performance and reliability.
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Windows client management allows IT administrators to take control of
Windows devices, set passwords, and shadow PCs to provide remote
assistance.
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Reporting allows an administrator to generate reports that monitor RDP
and server activity, such as license usage, server activity, and more.
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Gateway load balancing guarantees constant access to virtual resources
by distributing connections between two or more gateways. This feature
(high-availability load balancing) takes workload and gateway
availability into consideration, adding a layer of redundancy which
ensures that the end user never experiences any hiccups while using
the system.