The console’s Check for Updates button is handy in a lab, but on a distributed farm it updates components in an order you don’t control — and that’s where the nasty surprises come from. Here is the manual, ordered procedure I use in production to move from v21 to v22, validated in the lab beforehand. … Read more
Everyone deploys one, nobody has ever opened it up. The HALB — High Availability Load Balancing — is that appliance you drop in front of the Secure Gateways, configure in two screens, and forget. I wanted to know what was inside, and above all to answer a question every architect asks: is it a fragile … Read more
A Parallels RAS Secure Gateway already scores A- on SSL Labs out of the box. One setting, HSTS, is all it takes to reach A+: here is how, and what to know first.
October was a busy month: Parallels RAS 22 shipped on the 30th, while the 21.2 branch still received three builds in three weeks. On the security side, good news: the PHP2Shell vulnerabilities do not affect RAS components. Here is everything worth remembering. The October 2026 recap: new Parallels RAS builds, new KB articles, release notes, … Read more
We tested the official Parallels RAS Linux amd64 client on a Raspberry Pi 4 ARM64 through Box64.
We test session recording in Parallels RAS 22: activation, targeting, capture quality, storage, retention and playback.
Parallels fixes a critical Linux kernel vulnerability in RAS 21.2 and 22.0 HALB appliances.
We tested Device Posture with RAS Clients 20.2, 21.2 and 22.0: available checks, policies, results and real-world coverage.
RAS 22 is available. RASInsider will test the new features and document the first RAS 21.2 to 22 infrastructure upgrades.
Parallels RAS build 21.2.2.1-27432 is now available for RAS Core and Agent Installer, with Node.js upgraded to v24.22.1 as a security fix.
PowerShell keyboard input lost in remote sessions can occur on Windows Server 2022 accessed through Royal TSX, Remote Desktop Manager…
Explore eleven themes with real lab screenshots, choose your own colors, and understand what RASInsider Skin Manager can customize in the Parallels RAS User Portal.
Parallels RAS Core 21.2.2, build 27429, released on 7 October 2026, introduces two improvements to time zone and input language…
RASInsider 3.0 brings a redesigned iOS interface, RAS Search, persistent favorites, reading history, offline access and notifications together in one app.
Parallels is preparing RAS 22.0 with a particularly feature-rich Technical Preview. We installed build 28102 in our lab and reviewed…
Parallels RAS Core v21.2.1-27306 shipped on 30 July 2026. Nine changelog entries, one critical Provider Agent fix, three Hyper-V corrections and a significant rework of universal printing behaviour.
Parallels RAS 21.2 is expected by end of June 2026. Here’s what you actually need to know — no release…
Critical Fix: Standalone components, including the Enrollment Server agent, RAS Console, and RAS PowerShell, fail to upgrade as the installer…
The RAS Management Portal (WebAdminService) listens on port 20443 by default, using a Parallels self-signed certificate. To replace it with…
Analyzing Parallels RAS logs is the number one skill for any administrator looking to maintain a high-performance VDI infrastructure. When…
Introducing RAS Build Watcher: a free email alert service that notifies you the moment a new Parallels RAS v21 component build is released.
Parallels RAS 21.1.26691 was released on Tuesday, April 22, 2026. The update goes smoothly on Brokers and Secure Gateways. However,…
Build 21.1.1-26688, released on April 9, 2026, ships two meaningful fixes for Parallels RAS administrators. Here’s what changed. Keyboard input…
// TOOLS / LOG-DECODER RAS Log Decoder Reading a raw Parallels RAS log is tedious. The format mixes hexadecimal module…
VDI (Virtual Desktop Infrastructure) has become a central pillar for companies seeking to offer maximum flexibility to their employees. In…
It’s live. RASInsider Parallels RAS Tools is officially available on the App Store. The idea was straightforward: get all the…
Discover how to automate Parallels RAS administration with the RASAdmin PowerShell module. Publishing, certificates, multi-tenant, filters — a complete guide with progressive hands-on labs.
UDP is enabled by default in Parallels RAS — but your network environment can silently block it. DNS, firewall, connection mode: the complete guide to guarantee UDP sessions everywhere.
A tribute to Arkanoid reimagined with the Parallels RAS architecture. Destroy Gateways, Brokers, Agents and collect bonuses. 100% HTML, 60fps, Web Audio sounds included.
The Parallels RAS console offers an automatic update option via Administration > Settings > Check now. On a single-server setup,…
If you manage a Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS) infrastructure, you know that the administration console is comprehensive. However, it…
The official Parallels KB 124815 covers the main steps but misses several critical points. This guide documents every error encountered in the lab, their real causes, and one point completely absent from the official documentation.
First of all, choosing the right encryption algorithm defines the security level of your VDI gateway. Indeed, many administrators still…
Context First of all, deciding to switch to Mac was a major step after spending my entire career in the…
When people talk about Parallels Remote Application Server, you often hear the same remark: “oh right, that’s the solution that…
Parallels lost track of my certifications some month ago ! No drama — it gave me a good excuse to…
Actually, if you’ve ever tried to find the exact SAML configuration steps involving an AWS Private CA, or track down…
Parallels RAS stores its entire configuration in a centralized database hosted on the Connection Broker: publishing rules, farm topology, session…
In almost every Parallels RAS project, the same question comes up early in discussions with network and security teams. Which…
Parallels RAS is designed to deliver a smooth user experience even over imperfect network connections. Its protocol includes a UDP…
If you work with Parallels RAS on a daily basis, you know the drill: KBs keep piling up, some get…
As someone passionate about technology and equally comfortable in Microsoft and Linux environments, I needed a lab to spin up…
The remote access infrastructure landscape has changed dramatically in recent years. Between RDS environments, VDI platforms, ever-stricter security requirements, and…