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What is Parallels Desktop for Mac?

Parallels Desktop allows you to seamlessly run Windows applications on your Mac, making it an excellent solution for those transitioning from a PC to a Mac who need to migrate their data. You can create and utilize a virtual machine on your Mac to test and develop across various operating systems, including access to Microsoft Office for Windows and Internet Explorer. Enjoy the benefits of running Windows applications efficiently without impacting the performance of your Mac. The software facilitates easy transfer of files, applications, and other data from your previous computer to your new Mac. You can operate Windows alongside your Mac without the need for any restarts on devices such as MacBook Pro or iMac Pro. Sharing files and folders, as well as copying and pasting text and images, is straightforward, and you can drag and drop files between both Windows and Mac applications effortlessly. Parallels Desktop simplifies setup by automatically identifying the necessary files to get you started swiftly. During the setup process, you will have the option to download and install Windows 10 or select from your existing Windows, Linux Ubuntu, or Bootcamp installation for a personalized experience. This flexibility ensures that you can maintain your workflow without interruption regardless of which operating system you prefer.

What is Apple Hypervisor?

Create virtualization solutions using a lightweight hypervisor that functions without relying on external kernel extensions. This hypervisor provides C APIs, allowing direct interaction with virtualization technologies in user space, thus removing the necessity for kernel extensions (KEXTs). As a result, applications developed with this framework can be easily distributed through the Mac App Store. Utilize this framework to create and oversee hardware-assisted virtual machines and virtual processors (VMs and vCPUs) within your authorized and sandboxed user-space application. The Hypervisor treats virtual machines as processes and virtual processors as threads, which streamlines the development experience. It is crucial to understand that the Hypervisor framework requires specific hardware capabilities to effectively virtualize resources. For devices running on Apple silicon, this involves the essential Virtualization Extensions, while Intel-based Macs must have systems that feature Intel VT-x technologies, including Extended Page Tables (EPT) and Unrestricted Mode. This framework, therefore, lays down a solid groundwork for crafting sophisticated virtualization solutions that are well-suited for contemporary computing environments, ensuring both performance and reliability. Furthermore, the emphasis on user-space applications enhances security by isolating the virtualization processes from the core operating system.

Media

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Integrations Supported

BrowSEO
Feedgage
HPE Consumption Analytics
Microsoft 365
Microsoft Access
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Planner
Microsoft Power Apps
Microsoft Word
PowerPoint
ThinPrint
ThreatBlockr

Integrations Supported

BrowSEO
Feedgage
HPE Consumption Analytics
Microsoft 365
Microsoft Access
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Planner
Microsoft Power Apps
Microsoft Word
PowerPoint
ThinPrint
ThreatBlockr

API Availability

Has API

API Availability

Has API

Pricing Information

$99.99 per year
Free Trial Offered?
Free Version

Pricing Information

Pricing not provided.
Free Trial Offered?
Free Version

Supported Platforms

SaaS
Android
iPhone
iPad
Windows
Mac
On-Prem
Chromebook
Linux

Supported Platforms

SaaS
Android
iPhone
iPad
Windows
Mac
On-Prem
Chromebook
Linux

Customer Service / Support

Standard Support
24 Hour Support
Web-Based Support

Customer Service / Support

Standard Support
24 Hour Support
Web-Based Support

Training Options

Documentation Hub
Webinars
Online Training
On-Site Training

Training Options

Documentation Hub
Webinars
Online Training
On-Site Training

Company Facts

Organization Name

Parallels

Date Founded

1999

Company Location

United States

Company Website

www.parallels.com/products/desktop/

Company Facts

Organization Name

Apple

Date Founded

1976

Company Location

United States

Company Website

developer.apple.com/documentation/hypervisor

Categories and Features

Virtual Desktop (VDI)

Desktop-as-a-Service
Load Balancing
Multi-Device Support
Multi-Factor Authentication
Permissions / Access Controls
Self Service Portal
Third Party Integration

Virtual Machine

Backup Management
Graphical User Interface
Remote Control
VDI
Virtual Machine Encryption
Virtual Machine Migration
Virtual Machine Monitoring
Virtual Server

Virtualization

Archiving & Retention
Capacity Monitoring
Data Mobility
Desktop Virtualization
Disaster Recovery
Namespace Management
Performance Management
Version Control
Virtual Machine Monitoring

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