I'm using Apache Guacamole as a gateway.
Founder and CTO at a tech company with 11-50 employees
A stable and open-source solution that can be used as a gateway
Pros and Cons
- "I'm using Apache Guacamole as a gateway."
- "The solution's USB redirection could be improved."
What is most valuable?
What needs improvement?
The solution's USB redirection could be improved. If the machine has a USB port, I'm not able to redirect it.
The solution should include FX protocol instead of RDP.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Apache Guacamole for five to six years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Apache Guacamole is a pretty stable solution.
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What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Around 25 to 30 users are using Apache Guacamole in our organization.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We previously used Citrix and decided to switch to Apache Guacamole because it's a free, open-source solution.
What other advice do I have?
We are using the latest version of Apache Guacamole. Only one administrator is required to manage the solution.
Overall, I rate Apache Guacamole eight and a half out of ten.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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