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We performed a comparison between Microsoft Remote Desktop Services and Nutanix Frame based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Question: What is an efficient alternative to Microsoft Remote Desktop?
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Pros
"The performance meets our requirements and the stability is good.""What I found most valuable in Microsoft Remote Desktop Services is accessibility because the solution lets you take control of your computer remotely.""The installation of Microsoft Remote Desktop Services was easy.""Things can be made easier if someone is not with us or at a long distance since we can connect easily with those people. So, it's easy for us to use such features.""The most valuable part of RDS is that it allows you to work from any location and check the server through a VPN connection.""We use it to connect to the legacy system.""The most valuable feature is ease of use.""The solution is scalable."

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"The pricing of the solution and management are good features.""The singular management interface is crucial, particularly for the operations team as it minimizes complexity and enhances operational efficiency.""Nutanix Frame is easy to install, manage, and upgrade.""The scalability of the solution is quite good."

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Cons
"We had some instability during the implementation process. This has since been resolved.""We face frequent disconnections.""We find the services are not as transparent as we would like for our integration with Citrix.""The initial setup of Microsoft Remote Desktop Services is not the easiest. You need to have a certain understanding of how Microsoft is provisioning the solution to be able to set it up and use it.""It could offer better security for enterprises.""The stability must be improved.""In the next release, I would like to see better performance over slower networks, and integration with Linux, but this is something that we're going to get out of Microsoft in terms of a unified solution.""Lacks a notification feature when internet is down."

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"The solution’s pricing could be improved.""As the solution is not completely straightforward, you do need some experience to configure and implement it.""The solution can be made faster and it should improve performance wise.""It would be highly beneficial if they could offer a version that is entirely on-premises, eliminating the need for cloud connection except for data access."

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  • "The pricing is moderate."
  • "The solution has a perpetual license and it is purchased upfront."
  • "It will probably cost about $500 USD to get the resources set up in the cloud."
  • "Although not an expensive product, pricing is always something that can be improved."
  • "It's not an expensive solution."
  • "It's not an expensive product."
  • "Its licensing is on a yearly basis. We're on the educational or academic license, and our terms are good. We're very happy with the pricing."
  • "The pricing could always be improved."
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  • "The licensing is based on the number of users of the solution."
  • "The pricing of the solution is very good."
  • "It is a cost-effective option with comparable functionality to competitors."
  • "Nutanix Frame is a very expensive solution."
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    Answers from the Community
    Jean-Daniel CASIMIR
    Barbara  - PeerSpot reviewerBarbara (ISL Online)
    Vendor

    Hi Jean


    ISL Online remote desktop software's main functionality is establishing connections with remote computers.

    In addition, you can route Microsoft Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) sessions via ISL Online between your local computer and unattended computers running in the remote network without using a VPN or making any firewall changes.


    If this is something that might work well for you, you can get more info here:


    https://www.islonline.com/rdp.htm


    You can also contact us via live chat on our website.


    Barbara 

    Ian Summers - PeerSpot reviewerIan Summers
    User

    Hi there, 


    I use TeamViewer which works. The client needs to download at their end "Teamviewer-Host" which is free. 


    Your support end needs to pay for the number of devices you want to fix. Go to piratebay10.org (if you wish) and search for it i.e. specifically version 15. 


    Regards, I.

    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:Nutanix Frame is easy to install, manage, and upgrade.
    Top Answer:Nutanix Frame can be used to transition hardware and replace traditional hardware architecture like physical servers, storage, and SAN switches.
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    Also Known As
    Remote Desktop Services, MS Remote Desktop Services
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    Overview

    Microsoft Remote Desktop Services is a highly regarded remote access tool in addition to being a top-ranked Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) solution in the marketplace today.

    Microsoft Remote Desktop Services (RDS) is a suite of valuable elements of the Windows operating system (OS) that serve specific desired objectives. Microsoft RDS integrates various features that allow approved users to gain access to graphical desktops and Windows applications remotely. Approved users are able to deploy applications or even a complete desktop without having to install anything on their devices. Everything remains in the cloud. This ensures that there are never any compatibility issues and keeps the organization's original network secure at all times. Administrators are also able to ensure that data cannot be stored in any unapproved location, such as the local device, unapproved drives, or any other location.

    Microsoft RDS makes it easy for business organizations to access Windows Desktops and other Windows applications remotely to ensure today’s busy enterprise organizations are able to maintain the highest levels of productivity at all times. There are two basic ways organizations can effectively utilize RDS.


    • Microsoft Remote Desktop Component: This allows users to connect with various alternate desktops from their current device. Once the user has gained a secure connection based on the approved administrative permissions, the user can seamlessly access and interact with the remote desktop. Users have the feeling of having this new virtual desktop installed directly on their machine.


    • RemoteApp: Users are able to easily access cloud-based applications via their own personal desktop computers or other approved mobile devices. This application ensures overall application management is centralized and consistent throughout the entire business enterprise.


    Microsoft Remote Desktop Services Benefits

    Microsoft Remote Desktop Services has many benefits. Some of its most valuable benefits include:


    • Access Windows applications remotely from any device
    • Enhanced consistent application performance
    • Increased computing resources
    • Secure cloud-based data storage.
    • Streamlined management processes
    • Reduction in technical administrative resources
    • Reduction in hardware and device costs.
    • Improved employee productivity
    • Cost-effective
    • Improved Profitability
    • Reduce carbon footprint


    Microsoft Remote Desktop Services makes it easy for busy enterprise organizations to stay productive and remain competitive in today’s aggressive marketplace. An organization's end-users can be given access to their own specific desktops from any location, anytime, using any approved device. Additionally, users can access Microsoft applications without having an effect on their device's resource capacity or performance.

    Reviews from Real Users

    “What I found most valuable in Microsoft Remote Desktop Services is accessibility because the solution lets you take control of your computer remotely, and that's a good feature.” Pascal B., IT consultant at Secoptrial

    “The most valuable features of Microsoft Remote Desktop Services are unification, central management, and accessibility.” Jan S. Solution Architect at a tech services company

    “The most valuable features are that it is fast and cost-effective. I am not aware of a replacement currently on the market.” Ramon H. Director at Empaco

    Nutanix makes infrastructure invisible, elevating IT to focus on the applications and services that power their business. The Nutanix enterprise cloud platform leverages web-scale engineering and consumer-grade design to natively converge compute, virtualization and storage into a resilient, software-defined solution with rich machine intelligence. The result is predictable performance, cloud-like infrastructure consumption, robust security, and seamless application mobility for a broad range of enterprise applications.

    Sample Customers
    Bank Alfalah Ltd.
    JetBlue, International Speedway Corporation, SAIC Volkswagen
    Top Industries
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    Financial Services Firm17%
    Comms Service Provider10%
    Manufacturing Company10%
    Computer Software Company8%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company13%
    Government9%
    Financial Services Firm8%
    Manufacturing Company8%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company16%
    Government12%
    Financial Services Firm10%
    Retailer9%
    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business45%
    Midsize Enterprise20%
    Large Enterprise35%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business27%
    Midsize Enterprise16%
    Large Enterprise57%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business15%
    Midsize Enterprise17%
    Large Enterprise69%
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    Microsoft Remote Desktop Services is ranked 2nd in Remote Access with 76 reviews while Nutanix Frame is ranked 4th in Desktop as a Service (DaaS) with 4 reviews. Microsoft Remote Desktop Services is rated 8.0, while Nutanix Frame is rated 8.8. The top reviewer of Microsoft Remote Desktop Services writes "Easy to set up and reliable, but needs an additional control panel". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Nutanix Frame writes "A cost-effective and streamlined virtual desktop infrastructure solution with a user-friendly interface and simplified management". Microsoft Remote Desktop Services is most compared with TeamViewer, VMware Horizon, Citrix Workspace, VMware Workstation and Parallels Access, whereas Nutanix Frame is most compared with VMware Horizon DaaS, Citrix DaaS (formerly Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops service) and Amazon WorkSpaces.

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