The First Virtualization Solution for the Mac
Parallels Desktop for Mac
"Parallels Desktop 3.0 is currently the best solution for running Windows, Linux, or any of many other operating systems alongside OS X." -
MacWorld.
Parallels Desktop gives users the best of both worlds: Windows running side-by-side with Mac OS X on any Intel-powered Mac, without rebooting. This addresses the compatibility issue often associated with Macs in the workplace, making Macs a pragmatic, reliable, feature-rich alternative to PCs.
Easy to Use
Get the most out of your Mac with the tightest integration and the most user-friendly features than any other desktop virtualization solution.
Fast
Takes 100% advantage of Intel Core Duo and Core 2 Duo processors and Intel® VT-x hardware accelerated virtualization for near-native speed and rock-solid performance.
Secure
Exclusive multiple snapshots feature and a free 6-month subscription to Kaspersky Internet Security let you try new software, settings and surf the Internet with peace of mind.
Innovative
First to enable Windows, Linux and more to run side-by-side with Mac OS X. The first to add innovative features such as Coherence® SmartSelect™ and Snapshots. The first and still the best.
Parallels Server for Mac *NEW*
Similarly, Parallels Server for Mac addresses the compatibility issue for users of Apple server technology such as Xserves and Mac Pro servers.
Parallels Server for Mac is the only virtualization tool currently available for Apple servers and provides high-levels of performance, flexibility, and extensibility that can handle the heaviest of workloads.
High Performance
- Full-scale hypervisor solution with bare-metal architecture
- Supports Intel VT-x CPU extensions for hardware-assisted virtualization acceleration technology
- SMP (up to 4-way) and multi-core CPU support
- Large memory support (up to 64 MB) with up 8 GB guest memory in a VM
- Enhanced performance from 4-way SMP and multi-processor support
- ACPI support in VMs
Broad Flexibility
- Virtualize Windows, Mac OS X Server, Linux and more with support for 32- and 64-bit guest environments
- Support for guest VM disk sizes up to 128 GB
- Isolated VMs for "sandboxed" testing and operational environment
Extensibility
- Automate management tasks with CLI and scripting language support
- Open API and SDK support for integration with in-house or third-party applications