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Joe Appelgryn
Easy to set up, performs well, and saves us money on hardware costs
This solution saves us time and money because running applications directly on the server means that we can use lower-priced, entry-level computers... Read more →
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  • "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."
  • "The solution is overly expensive."
  • "The solution comes free with Microsoft Windows."
  • "The price of Microsoft Remote Desktop Services is reasonable."

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    What do you like most about Microsoft Remote Desktop Services?
    Top Answer:The most valuable feature of Microsoft Remote Desktop Services is the ability to remote into a system that is not on-premises.
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    What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Microsoft Remote ...
    Top Answer:Microsoft Remote Desktop Services comes free as part of Microsoft Windows.
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    What needs improvement with Microsoft Remote Desktop Services?
    Top Answer:Microsoft Remote Desktop Services could improve by having a better application for managing multiple sessions. There used to be one but they stopped supporting it.
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    out of 34 in Remote Access
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    out of 34 in Remote Access
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    Also Known As
    Remote Desktop Services, MS Remote Desktop Services
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    Overview
    Remote Desktop Services is a server role in Windows Server that provides technologies that enable users to access session-based desktops, virtual machine-based desktops, or applications in the data center from both within a corporate network and from the Internet. Remote Desktop Services enables a rich-fidelity desktop or application experience, and helps to securely connect remote users from managed or unmanaged devices.

    Zoho Assist is an online remote support and access platform for small and mid-sized businesses that can empower every app to become more trustworthy at absolutely no cost. It contributes significantly to Zoho's powerful management engine with out-of-the-box, creative, and timely support.

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    Sample Customers
    Bank Alfalah Ltd.
    Hitachi, Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments, United Nations Foundation, element
    Top Industries
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    Financial Services Firm20%
    Manufacturing Company16%
    Healthcare Company8%
    Government8%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Comms Service Provider23%
    Computer Software Company18%
    Government9%
    Manufacturing Company5%
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    Small Business38%
    Midsize Enterprise22%
    Large Enterprise40%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business25%
    Midsize Enterprise19%
    Large Enterprise57%
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    Microsoft Remote Desktop Services is ranked 3rd in Remote Access with 26 reviews while Zoho Assist is ranked 28th in Remote Access. Microsoft Remote Desktop Services is rated 8.2, while Zoho Assist is rated 0.0. The top reviewer of Microsoft Remote Desktop Services writes "Light, built into the operating system, and requires no implementation". On the other hand, Microsoft Remote Desktop Services is most compared with TeamViewer, Parallels Access, VMware Horizon, VMware Horizon View and Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops, whereas Zoho Assist is most compared with .

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