Alternative for RDP solution

[chkaufmann 18]

We have a client / server application which we offer on an platform with RDP access (application only) for users. On the same server I run a REST API (https) with a mobile application accessing data in the same database.

 

For one client it is not possible anymore to open an application over RDP. I need to find a solution using https only.

 

The client application has too many features (including a map) to move to a browser platform easily. Even TMS Webcore is not a solution since we have too many customized controls. As far as I understand it is not possible to offer RDP access using a HTTPS connection or is it? Or are there any other options I have? I'm thinking about a n-tier solution where my client sends the requests to the API instead of the database. But maybe I missed an easier way to overcome the client restriction about not to use the RDP ports.

 

Regards
Christian

[Olli73 7]

I think tsplus webserver could do the job ...

[Des101 0]

I'm guessing that you're using RemoteApp to publish your application, if so it's relatively easy to allow access via a browser. There should be plenty of setup instructions available online. 

 

The browser access method works fine, there's a few differences to RDP, for example printer management is handled by downloading all printouts as pdfs.

[stijnsanders 38]

including a map?

Something like this? http://yoy.be/play/blockcity/

[chkaufmann 18]

9 hours ago, Olli73 said:

I think tsplus webserver could do the job ...

This looks interesting. How does it compare to "Thinfinity VirtualUI". I looked at this some years ago, but it was not 100% correct in HTML5 mode. Compared to that, the TSPlus Demo server with Excel looks perfect in Firefox. In addition, I think "Thinfinity VirtualUI" is driven by investors and not technical people anymore...

[Olli73 7]

For us TS Plus works great.

[Brian Evans 124]

Native applications can make use of the same REST calls as web apps. Saves creating another API from scratch. 

 

There are a few libraries available for Delphi to make this easier. Probably too many which makes choosing a bit of a pain point.