Benefits provided by Pano Remote include:
- Cost effective and simple approach to extend the reach of your Pano virtual desktops
- Can be used on any Windows computer without installing software or leaving any trace
- Access multiple virtual desktops letting remote users easily reach different operating systems, configurations, and application sets
- Managed within Pano Controller for VDI allowing detailed provisioning and security control over both new and legacy Pano Remote keys on External (WAN) and Internal (LAN) networks, including control over redirected local clipboards, printers, drives and even display depth
- Can remotely disable Pano Remote Keys from Pano Controller Clients tab
- Secures access from WANs and Internet without VPN software/hardware using Pano Gateway running in Microsoft Windows Server 2008 on your DMZ network
- No other software required for local intranet access to Pano virtual desktops
- Leverages standard secure protocols including RDP via HTTPS/Secure Sockets Layer
Pano Remote provides access to a desktop virtual machine either in a window or using the full screen on the hosting system. Administrators can set policies in Pano Controller to allow or restrict access to local printers and drives along with controlling transfer of data on the clipboard between the virtual desktop and the hosting operating system.
Pano Remote consists of two components:
- Pano Remote USB Key - a secure serialized USB key preinstalled with the Pano Remote client software.Each key carries a unique serial number that allows the key to be activated or disabled from within the Pano Manage Remote Clients tab. Pano Remote is delivered already installed on a secure USB key and can be used with Microsoft Windows XP, 7 or Vista on the hosting desktop computer.
- Pano Gateway - a plug-in installed into a Windows Server 2008 R2 Remote Desktop Services server providing a secure gateway connecting an external Pano Remote user to their desktop virtual machine. Pano Gateway is usually run on a separate Windows Server running in an isolated DMZ network.
Pano System for VDI must be purchased separately.
Security in Pano Remote
Security is provided via a Secure Sockets Layer or HTTPS connection for RDP-based traffic between the Pano Remote software and the included Pano Gateway plug-in installed into a Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 Remote Desktop Services. This ensures both that communications over a WAN like the Internet are secured and that you can control and secure the traffic coming across your firewall to your hypervisor servers.
With Pano System 6.0 you can optionally require entry of a RSA SecurID passcode along with a user name and password. Pano Controller integrates with the RSA Authentication Manager 7.1 SP4 to provide increased security via two-factor authentication.
More information is available on the Mobile Computing page.
Specifications
- Package Includes: Pano Remote USB Key with preinstalled software
- Pano System support: Pano System 4.5 or later for registration control, earlier versions supported in legacy mode (see below)
- Host Interface: USB 2.0 compatible
- Host Upstream Link: USB B Type Male Connector
- Bus-powered: Powered directly by the USB port of the computer or laptop
- Protocols: RDP 6.1 or 7.0 for LAN access, RDP via HTTPS/Secure Sockets Layer for WAN and Internet connections outside company firewall
- Remote Access requires: Microsoft Server 2008 R2 Remote Desktop Services if allowing connections external to corporate LAN
- Legacy Support: earlier non-serialized Pano Remote keys can still be used but without any option to disable or register