Parallels Client can connect to all major virtual desktop infrastructures through Parallels 2X RAS. Connect to Windows 2000, 2003, 2008, or 2012 R2 Server and run remote desktops or applications.

We were able to duplicate this feature in Parallels Desktop 8 on another Mac, simply by using the existing shared folder' option to connect a Windows 7 virtual machine to the Dropbox folder. High-Level Security - Obtain a higher level of security when you connect over SSL using Parallels Client on your Mac and Parallels 2X RAS. You can even share photos from your iCloud Photostream with your VM. The shared folders for these services appear within the Windows File Explorer, providing instant access to your files without needing to install Dropbox (or any other service) directly onto the virtual machine. This allows users to sync files with cloud services such as Dropbox, SkyDrive and Google Drive. This isn't ideal for large organisations which may have site licenses for the Enterprise Edition of Parallels Desktop and will expect technical support directly from Parallels.ĭesktop 9 introduces a 'shared cloud' feature into the software.

These utilities have been well-reviewed, but Parallels points out any updates or technical issues relating to this software will be handled by Stardock. However, these features are added to the virtual machine by using separate third-party utilities called Start8 and ModernMix, which are developed by Stardock Software. This allows modern' Windows 8 apps to run within a window on the desktop rather than in full-screen mode.

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