5 Remote Desktop Alternatives

Paul Stovell discusses the evolution of application deployment on Windows servers, highlighting the transition from using a single server for multiple applications to employing virtualization and cloud computing, which allows for multiple virtual servers each running a single application. He explores various tools for managing multiple remote desktop sessions, including Microsoft's updated Remote Desktop client, the open-source mRemoteNG, the commercial RoyalTS, and the actively developed Terminals. Stovell also mentions Octopus Deploy, a tool aimed at reducing reliance on remote desktop sessions by improving deployment processes through enhanced visibility, accountability, and reliability. Additionally, he recommends other tools like Remmina for Linux, CoRD for Mac OS X, and Devolutions Remote Desktop Manager, which centralizes connections and credentials.