Desktop virtualization for everyday use!
From application developers to power users and corporate desktops, personal computer virtualization software has become a mainstream component in the productivity toolkit. Parallels Desktop 4 for Windows & Linux includes superior technology bundled together in an easy to use package.
The best solution for your needs
Improve reaction time
Parallels templating, VM cloning and pre-built virtual appliances allow you to eliminate repetitive tasks and respond faster to trouble shooting, testing & web development needs. Build once and share virtual machines across Windows, Linux and Mac OS X to support distributed teams and improve consistency.
Increase productivity
Integration of host and virtual machines is a key component of usability and productivity. Parallels Desktop 4 for Windows & Linux simplifies the sharing of removable media, USB devices, files, folders and copy/paste across the host and virtual machines to help streamline getting the job done.
Enable widespread adoption
Streamlined installation process, easy to use interface and Coherence integration for Windows all make Parallels Desktop 4 for Windows & Linux easy enough to use every day.
Why Parallels Desktop 4 for Windows & Linux?
Easy to install, easy to use
Fast to setup, intuitive to use, Parallels Desktop 4 for Windows & Linux is designed from the ground up to make running multiple operating systems and their applications simple.
Lighting fast performance
From simple to complex environments Parallels Desktop 4 for Windows & Linux gives you control over of up to 8 virtual CPUs, 8GB of virtual memory & 2TB virtual hard drives which are all complimented with our adaptive hypervisor optimization which improves performance and keeps you productive.
Flexible to meet your needs
Parallels Desktop installs on a wide variety of Windows & Linux variations supporting both 32 and 64 bit environments for tremendous flexibility in both host and guest operating system support.
Best value for your money
Broad operating system support, advanced integration features, reusable virtual machines in a simple to install, fully supported package makes Parallels Desktop 4 for Windows & Linux the clear choice when it comes to getting the most value for your money.
Uniquely Parallels
Parallels adaptive hypervisor puts more power where needed, Parallels Hyperbus reduces I/O latency, Parallels FastAccess provides near native file system performance and Parallels Instant USB for full USB speed and capabilities all add up to a turbo-charged virtualization engine. Compound this with Parallels' implementation of hardware based virtualization technologies including Intel's VT-x, VT-x2 (EPT, FlexPriority, & VPIDs) as well as Advanced Micro Devices' AMD-V (RVI & ASIDs) and your environments and applications will run at speeds faster than ever before.
It's not just software, it's a solution
Parallels Desktop 4 for Windows & Linux goes beyond desktop virtualization software with a collection of integrated & supported applications that help you get the most out of your environment. The combination of Parallels Desktop 4 for Windows & Linux with the included Parallels tools provides a complete solution for the creation, management and packaging of virtual machines for your business.
- Parallels Transporter - Migrate physical computers into a virtual machine or convert existing virtual machines from other vendor formats
- Parallels Compressor - Keep your virtual machines compact & running up to 50% more efficient by cleaning up the unused space on virtual hard drives
- Parallels Image Tool - Virtual disk management application allowing you to change the size, type and properties of your virtual disk files to give you the flexibility to grow over time
- VM Templates - Create any number of virtual machines with the same configuration for wide spread deployment by converting or cloning an existing virtual machine in just a few simple steps
- Virtual appliances - Take advantage of the Parallels Virtual Appliance Directory of pre-built virtual machines configured with operating systems and applications or configure your own collection to reduce the amount of time to deploy company approved environment
Using Parallels Desktop 4 for Windows & Linux
Safe internet browsing
Everyone is concerned with viruses, phishing and other security risks posed by the internet. Surf the web from within a virtual machine and isolate potential risks and keep them from impacting your desktop, data or applications.
Computer labs & shared computers
Reduce the burden of re-setting shared computers on an ongoing basis. Automatically revert each computer to a baseline configuration every time the virtual machine is restarted with the Parallels undo-disks feature.
Web developers
Create & share LAMP, Rails or JAVA environments as virtual machine templates to eliminate the time it takes for developers to install & configure their local machines.
Web browser compatibility testing
Quickly test web applications against a wide variety of browsers on different operating systems from a single computer.
Compute cloud simulation
Simulate complex multi-tier environments that replicate your cloud computing environment for testing & experimentation purposes in a controlled environment.
Application testing
Create sandboxed environments to develop, test and assure the quality of software across multiple operating systems
Application compatibility
Support applications from legacy operating systems as an integrated part of a standardized platform
