Zilab Remote Console Server 3.2.9 is a Remote Access Software product from zilab.com, get 5 Stars SoftSea Rating, Zilab Remote Console Server, as its name implies, is an advanced and handy remote access server for Windows 2003/XP/2000/NT that works with console-based and DOS legacy applications. It runs as a regular network service for Windows 2003/XP/2000/NT and features multiple user support, SSL encrypted connections, dynamic console size tracking, transparent client side printing, port forwarding and session recording.
New port forwarding options now support HTTP and SOCKS 4/5 proxy interfaces on client and server to client port forwarding. This allows connecting various Internet applications including Web browsers, FTP and POP3 program over single secure connection to protect data from interception or modification by third parties.
Zilab Remote Console Server offers two important features that make this program standout from a crowd of competing titles. First, it provides an easy way to print any information from the console software hosted on a server directly on the client local printer. This feature works accurately even when multiple users are connected. Second, unlike older telnet/SSH applications, Zilab Remote Console Server displays console panel without distortions and supports mouse, function keys and hotkey combinations (like Ctrl+C). The connection and data transfer speeds are very fast.
Most importantly, the program can be tried free of charge. Should you decide to purchase the program, you pay only for the server-side part ($99). All client-side components are free!
* Multi-user Supports multiple concurrent connections simultaneously in a multi-user environment.
* Secure access SSL technology with powerful (up to 256-bit) encryption protects your passwords, valuable software information and printed documents from interception or modification by third parties.
* Runs as a Windows NT/2000/XP service All sessions are invisible for a logged-on user (if any).
* Supports all of the console-based applications. You can execute not only line based applications and any applications with text graphics like EDIT or legacy accounting applications.
* All keyboard and mouse input support Support of any combinations of keys like Fx, Alt, Ctrl. And mouse moves and clicks.
* Server side clipboard Every session has an independent clipboard on the server side.
* User environment All users work in their own contexts. After the start, every session on the remote host receives its own environment, including the users' security permissions and privileges, registry keys and the environment variables.
* Compression All traffic is compressed in both directions.
* Graceful termination On session closure the server gracefully terminates all user processes associated with the session including all child processes.
* Auto disconnect from network resources On session closure the server disconnects all network connections (like network disks or printers) associated with the session.
* Client side printing Server transparently redirects any server side printing of logged on users in to the clients local printer. This feature works correctly even if there are multiple users with same user name logged on to the server.
* Advanced port forwarding Allows to forward TCP/IP connections from client to server and from server to the client over compressed sub-channels within main connection.
* Client program provides several connection interfaces:
* simple port mapping to support static connections like POP3 or SMTP
* port mapping with support of passive mode FTP
* HTTP proxy interface
* dynamic SOCKSx interface to support WWW browser and active mode FTP software
* System level access control Access to main server services like shell access, client side printing or port forwarding restricted by definable and separated Windows NT/2000/XP system user groups.
* IP address level access control Access can be restricted on IP address or address' group basis. Separated allowed and denied address books.
* Multi-homed systems support You can select a listening interface on a multi-homed system.
* Activity monitoring System administrator is able to monitor user sessions online and view all user interactions.
* Session recording Server can record and store on disk all user activity to review using management console.
* Per user defined shell process You can define shell process executable separately for each user.
* Flexible access time management You can configure the server to accept connections only in definable time intervals.
* Before and after logon messages Allows to display information to a user before and after logon.
* Full administrative online control System administrator is able to terminate, disconnect and take control over user sessions. Management console allows sending online messages to users. The license of this networking software is Free Trial Software, the price is $99, you can free download and get a free trial before you buy. If you want to get a full or nolimited version of Zilab Remote Console Server, you can buy this networking software.