Parallels Server for Mac running Mac OS X Leopard Server in a VM on top of Mac OS X Leopard Server | |
Developer(s) | Parallels, Inc. |
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Stable release | |
Operating system | Mac OS X Server |
Platform | Apple–Intel architecture |
Available in | Multilingual[which?] |
Type | Hypervisor |
License | Proprietary |
Website | parallels.com/products/server/mac/ |
Parallels Server for Mac is a server-sidedesktop virtualization product built for the Mac OS X Server platform and is developed by Parallels, Inc., a developer of desktop virtualization and virtual private server software. This software allows users to run multiple distributions of Linux, Windows and FreeBSD server applications alongside Mac OS X Server on Intel-based Apple hardware.
Parallels Server for Mac was not in development for more than a year[1] before its alpha stage was demoed at MacWorld 2008 [2] and the product was officially released on June 17, 2008.[3] While in beta, Parallels Server for Mac did not allow running Mac OS X Server in a virtual machine; however, Apple eased up on its licensing restrictions before Parallels Server for Mac’s GA release to allow running Mac OS X Leopard Server in a virtual machine as long as that virtual machine is running on Apple hardware.[4]
Overview[edit]
Similar to Parallels Desktop for Mac, Parallels Server for Mac is a hypervisor-based server virtualization software that allows users to run multiple guest operating systems, each in a virtual machine, alongside a primary or 'host' operating system. The product's hypervisor allows each virtual machine to function as a standalone server with its own virtualized hardware, memory and processor. However, unlike the desktop software, Parallels Server for Mac is a hardware-optimized enterprise product designed to handle server workloads such as databases and enterprise email and is aimed at the professional market rather than the consumer market.[5] Parallels Server for Mac allows users to run Intel-powered Apple hardware in a business environment without isolating the Mac servers from the organization’s Windows and Linux systems.
System requirements[edit]
Parallels Desktop for Mac is the simplest, most powerful solution for running Windows on Mac without rebooting. Run Windows and Mac apps side by side Choose your view to make Windows invisible while still using its applications, or keep the familiar Windows background and controls on your Mac. Folks who use Windows on a Mac can now run both operating systems using less disk space and fire up apps faster with the Parallels Desktop 14 cross-platform software released today. The latest version promises to save up to 20GB of disk space that is used by virtual machines, or the operating. This chapter provides general information on technologies used by Parallels® Desktop for Mac and presents basic characteristics of a virtual machine created by Parallels Desktop. In This Chapter.
Home Forums > Parallels Desktop for Mac > Installation and Configuration > Rename a Parallels Virtual Machine Discussion in ' Installation and Configuration ' started by JurgenP, May 9, 2010. Parallels has learned from its years in the market, including its learning in automation, such as the “one-click” tuning that optimizes a virtual machine based on its use, such as gaming. Parallels is easily the best virtualization software on the Mac, and earlier this year, they quietly added a new app called Parallels Desktop Lite to the Mac App Store—and unlike its cousin, it’s free to download. The catch: if you want to use Windows virtual machines, you’re going to have.
- Intel-powered Mac server or desktop computer running Mac OS X Server Leopard
- Minimum 2 GB RAM
- 40.5 MB hard disk space for Parallels Server for Mac
- Minimum 150 GB for VM files and virtual hard disks
- Optical drive
- Ethernet or FireWire network adapter
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Key features[edit]
Parallels Management Console on Parallels Server for Mac
Users can run 32- and 64-bit guest operating systems such as Mac OS X Server, Windows, Linux, and Apple UNIX runtime for Xserve and DTK in virtual machines on Apple Xserves and Mac Pros.Parallels Server for Mac comes with Parallels Tools, Parallels Transporter for P2V and V2V migration and Parallels Disk Image tool for modifying the size of virtual disks. Also included are the Parallels Management Console, which allows server administrators to manage the virtual machines both locally and remotely[3] and Parallels Explorer, which allows access to virtual machines without launching the guest operating system.
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Additional features include:
- ARM guest OS support (only works with ios, other systems fail to start)
- Virtual support for 4-way Symmetric Multi-processing (4-way SMP)
- Up to 32 GB of physical RAM
- 64 MB memory support with up to 8 GB guest memory
- Supports virtual guest disk sizes up to 2 TB
- Supports Intel Virtualization Technology (Intel VT-x)) hardware acceleration
- Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in VMs
- SDK that enables third-party vendors to incorporate support for Parallels Server for Mac into their own products
- SNMP, Command line interface (CLI)
- VM Assistant to create new virtual machines
Limitations[edit]
Parallels Server for Mac can run only on Intel-based Apple hardware which must be running Mac OS X Leopard Server, not Mac OS X Tiger Server or on PC hardware. Also, at this time, users cannot run Mac OS X versions newer than 10.6 in a virtual environment due to Apple licensing restrictions. Also Mac OS X 10.7 (Lion) and 10.8 (Mountain Lion) and 10.9 (Mavericks) cannot be virtualized with this software.
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^Parallels demos Mac server virtualization
- ^Macworld | Parallels Server for Mac demoed at WWDC
- ^ abParallels Server for Mac Announced || The Mac Observer
- ^Virtualization Report | David Marshall | InfoWorld | Parallels announces the first Mac server virtualization platform | June 18, 2008 08:14 AM | David MarshallArchived June 19, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
- ^Parallels Server for Mac available now - The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW)
External links[edit]
Retrieved from 'https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Parallels_Server_for_Mac&oldid=830022836'
Create Multiple Virtual Machines
Supports Windows and Other Operating Systems
Seamless Integration with the OS X
Blazing Fast Performance
Efficient Power Consumption
Native MacBook Pro Touch Bar Support
Access Numerous One-Click Productivity Tools
Blazing Fast Performance
Unlike Boot Camp, Parallels Desktop is designed with efficiency in mind. Expect blazing fast performance even with the most resource-intensive applications today.
Seamless Integration
Virtual machines are fully integrated with the OS X. Expect to go so far as to access and work on the apps of both operating systems via the OS X or Windows.
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Multi-Device Compatibility
Devices that didn't work on the OS X aren't going to the stay the same. Expect your USB, Thunderbolt, and FireWire devices to fully function through your Windows virtual machine.
Numerous Development Tools
When you buy Parallels Desktop Pro Edition, expect to gain access to multiple tools for unparalleled cross-platform application development capabilities. Ideal for developers, testers, and power users.
Business Cloud Services
Pro and Business Edition users gain access to unprecedented cloud-based services that facilitate security and collaboration. Back up your files and easily work with others.
Administration and Management
With Parallels Desktop Business Edition, you have complete control of even the minute aspects when it comes to controlling the virtual machines of each employee.