Remote access

Remote access services tips and tricks

MS RemoteApp

• Publish RDS with Entra App Proxy (MFA)
• RD Web Client
• RemoteApp and OneDrive
• MS hosted: Windows 365 or Azure Virtual Desktop

Other remote access solutions

• AnyDesk - simple/support
• Citrix - huge, VDI
• Dameware - traditional IT loves minicontrol
• LogMeIn Rescue - IT support
• Parsec Teams / Enterprise - low latency remote desktop for intensive graphics workstations
• Splashtop - IT support
• TeamViewer - simple/support
• TSplus - low cost RDS/VDI (have not tested)

Other security and identity

• authentik - open-source identity provider (Okta alternative)
• Lakera Guard - AI security
• Censys Search - internet-connected device search
• Have I Been Pwned - check if your email has been in a data breach
• 1Password - password manager
• WireGuard - simple, fast VPN
• Tailscale - zero config VPN
• nginx reverse proxy