Client Manager and Desktop Replacement

The Client Manager feature allows the administrator to convert Windows devices running Windows 7 and newer into a thin-client-like OS. After the Windows Device Enrollment has been performed, features like Desktop Replacement, Kiosk Mode, Power Off, Reboot, and Shadow become available.

Shadowing

Shadowing provides access to the full Windows client device desktop and allows controlling applications running locally on the system, as well as any remote applications published from Parallels RAS. Shadowing requires a direct connection between the machine on which the Parallels RAS console is running and the device itself.

Desktop Replacement

The Replace Desktop option limits users from changing system settings or installing new applications. Replacing the Windows Desktop with Parallels Client transforms the Windows operating system into a thin-client-like OS without replacing the operating system itself. This way, users can only deploy applications from the client, thus providing the administrator with a higher level of control over connected devices.

Additionally, Kiosk mode prevents users from shutting down or rebooting their computers.

Installation Notes

RAS Connection Broker is installed using the Parallels RAS installer (standard installation).

All other server-side components are push-installed from the RAS console.

Parallels Client is installed on client desktop computers and converted Windows PCs using the Parallels Client installer.