Create or Configure a Parallels RAS connection with Stratodesk NoTouch

Information about Parallels RAS and how to configure the client

Stratodesk NoTouch includes the latest Parallels RAS client, but please note that only the x86 based client is currently supported.

NoTouch Center Basic configuration 

To create a Parallels RAS connection in NoTouch Center, follow the steps below:

  1. Create a connection
  2. Set the "Connection mode" parameter to "Parallels RAS"
  3. Enter the host name to connect to into the parameter "Connection target" as either FQDN (Preferred) or the IP address of the server or Load balancer

Changes to the connection are automatically saved. An example of the connection configuration is below.

Additional Parallels RAS parameters can be configured, and these will be unique to each environment.

NoTouchOS Basic configuration 

To create a Parallels RAS connection in NoTouchOS, follow the steps below:

  1. Log into the local configuration
  2. Go to Connections  and 'Add New Connection'
  3. Set the "Connection mode" parameter to "Parallels RAS"
  4. Enter the host name to connect to into the parameter "Connection target" as either FQDN (Preferred) or the IP address of the server or Load balancer
  5. Save the connection configuration

Connecting from NoTouchOS

When connecting from NoTouchOS, double click the connection icon, and the user will be prompted to enter their user credentials.

Once authenticated, a list of published desktops and applications will be displayed, and double click a resource to launch it.

Is is possible to automatically launch a published resource, and this is configured in the Parallels RAS Server Console.