This boxed version of Parallels Desktop Pro is optimized for systems running macOS Sonoma 14, but will work with macOS High Sierra 10.14.6 or later. Backed by a 1-year license, this fast, user-friendly, and powerful application is designed for running Windows on a Mac without needing to reboot and supports both Apple Silicon and Intel devices. You'll be able to use advanced features and enhanced functionality designed for developers, creators, and power users to maximize performance and unlock the full power of your Mac.

This purchase will give users access to the latest version of Parallels Desktop Pro.

Run Windows Applications on Your Mac    Optimized for macOS 14 and Windows 11    Optimized for Apple Silicon & Intel    Coherence Mode Improvements    Unlink a Linked Clone to a New VM    Improved Microsoft Visual Studio Plug-In    Enhanced Desktop, Video, and Gaming    Allocate 32 vCPUs & 128GB vRAM per VM    Launch Windows Apps from the Mac Dock    Includes Parallels Toolbox and Access

Develop, test, and debug software in multiple operating systems simultaneously.

Run architecture (CAD), design, and 3D modeling software.

Run other resource-heavy Windows applications with maximum performance and compatibility.

Immerse yourself in efficiency and productivity. Parallels Desktop Pro revolutionizes the way you work by seamlessly blending the best of Mac, Windows, and Linux ecosystems. Supercharge your workflow with advanced resource management, superior security, and versatile cross-platform capabilities.

Access to Develop Menu by selecting "Software Development" as your VM profile, or by enabling "Show Developer Tools" in your VM configuration. From the bar or title bar, select Develop and choose from the following tools.

Visual Studio Code
Use Parallels' free Visual Studio Code extension and control your virtual machines without leaving your IDE. You can create custom VMs with your addons or just control the state of the existing ones, like, for example, start, stop, suspend, and pause.

Command Line Interface
Use (prlctl, prlsrvctl), to control Parallels Desktop for Mac and virtual machines, their settings, and their configuration. Autocompletion for prlctl and prlsrvctl commands in zsh. Allow passing arguments to VM applications and zsh_completions should be installed on your Mac.

Packer/Vagrant
Download the ready-to-use Parallels virtual machines using Vagrant Parallels Provider. Or create your own boxes and share with your colleagues using Parallels BUilder for Packer by resuing Packer templates provided by Parallels and simplify onboarding.

Kubernetes via Minikube
Turn your Mac into a local Kubernetes Cluster with the Minikube drive for Parallels.

Jenkins
Using Paralles' free Visual Studio Code extension and control your virtual machines without leaving your IDE. You can create custom VMs with your addons or just control the state of the existing ones, like, for example, start, stop, suspend, and pause.

Nested Hyper-V Support
Parallels desktop provides nest virtualization support (Nested VT-x) that enables you to run Hyper-V and other types of virtual machines and emulators inside (Intel Macs only).

Start an SSH Session
Quickly start an SSH session with your VM. This command requires and SSH server running on your VM; calls 'ssh ' command in Terminal.

Open In Browser
Open and test your website in one click.

Start Debugging Session
Start a debugging session directly from Parallels Desktop.

Note: Parallels Desktop supports lldb as a debugging front end. It should be installed with the XCode command in line tools or XCode.

Generate a Core Dump
Generate the VM memory dump.

• Includes major updates to support new versions of macOS, Windows, Linux, and new Mac models
• 128GB of vRAM for each VM
• Up to 32 vCPUs for each VM (up to 22 CPU on a Mac with Apple Silicon [M2 Ultra])
• Experience Windows as if it was designed for Mac: use Mac files, keyboard, trackpad, camera & mic, sound, graphics, Touch ID, and many more
• Run thousands of Windows applications such as Microsoft Office 365, accounting software, trading software, SAP, Matlab, and more
• Run professional graphics-intensive Windows applications and multiple virtual machines
• Develop, automate, test, and debug software in multiple operating systems simultaneously
• Deliver Windows on Mac across your organization to run business-critical applications and free developers from the hassle of using multiple computers. Secure and key-free with SSO/SAML integration option
• Premium 24/7 phone and email support
• Integrations with VS Code, Vagrant, Packer, Docker, Minikube, and more
• Advanced tools for virtual networking, debugging, and automation
• Automate CI/CD workflows with Command Line Interface (prlctl, prlsrvctl)

Processor
Any Apple Silicon chip, Intel Core i5, i7, or i9, Intel Core M, or Xeon processor

Memory
4GB of RAM

Storage
600MB for Parallels Desktop application installation and additional space for the guest OS, including 16GB minimum for Windows

Graphics
Apple M2, M2 Pro, M2 Max, M2 Ultra, M1, M1 Pro, M1 Max, and M1 Ultra chips, plus Intel, AMD Radeon, or NVIDIA graphics cards

Operating System
macOS Sonoma 14.0 or newer
macOS Ventura 13.2 or newer
macOS Monterey 12.6 or newer macOS Big Sur 11.7 or newer
macOS Catalina 10.15.7 or newer
macOS Mojave 10.14.6 or newer

Processor
Apple M2, M2 Pro, M2 Max, M2 Ultra, M1 Pro, M1 Max, and M1 Ultra chips, Intel Core i5, Core i7, Core i9, or Xeon processor

Memory
16GB of RAM

Storage
600MB for Parallels Desktop application installation and additional space for the guest OS, including 16GB minimum for Windows

Graphics
Apple M2, M2 Pro, M2 Max, M2 Ultra, M1, M1 Pro, M1 Max, and M1 Ultra chips, plus AMD Radeon Pro graphics cards

Operating System
macOS Sonoma 14.0 or newer
macOS Ventura 13.2 or newer
macOS Monterey 12.6 or newer macOS Big Sur 11.7 or newer
macOS Catalina 10.15.7 or newer
macOS Mojave 10.14.6 or newer

Mac with Apple Silicon (Only ARM Versions of Operating Systems are Supported)

• Windows 11 Pro and Enterprise (recommended)
• Ubuntu Linux 23.04, 22.04, 21.10, 21.04, 20.10, 20.04
• Fedora Workstation 38 and 37
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9
• Debian GNU/Linux 11 and 10
• Kali Linux 2023.1, 2022.2, 2022.1, 2021.3
• macOS 12 Monterey (in-app download)
• macOS Ventura 13 (in-app download)
• macOS Sonoma 14 (in-app download)

• Windows 11 (recommended)
• Windows 10
• Windows Server 2022
• Windows Server 2019
• Windows Server 2016
• Windows Server 2012 R2
• Boot2Docker
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 9,8 and 7
• CentOS Linux 9 Stream, 8, 7
• Fedora Linux 38 and 37
• Ubuntu 23.04, 22.04 LTS, 21.10, 21.04, 20.04 LTS, 18.04 LTS, 16.04 LTS
• Debian GNU/Linux 11, 10
• Suse Linux Enterprise 15
• OpenSUSE Linux 15.5 and 15.4
• Linux Mint 20
• Kali 2023.1, 2022.2, 2022.1, 2020.2, 2019, 2018
• Elementary OS 7
• Manjaro 22 and 21
• Mageia 8
• Gentoo Linux
• Solaris 11 and 10
• openBSD 6
• FreeBSD 12 and 11
• openVZ 7
• eComStation 2 and 1.2
• ReactOS 0.4
• Android OS (in-app download only)
• macOS Ventura 13
• macOS Monterey 12
• macOS Big Sur 11
• macOS Catalina 10.15
• macOS Catalina 10.14.x
• macOS Mojave 10.14.x
• macOS High Sierra 10.13.x
• macOS Sierra 10.12.x
• macOS El Capitan 10.11.x
• macOS Yosemite 10.10.x
• macOS Mavericks 10.9.x
• macOS Mountain Lion 10.8.x
• macOS Lion 10.7.x
• macOS Lion Server 10.7.x
• macOS Snow Leopard Server 10.6.x
• macOS Leopard Server 10.5.x
• and many more...

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. what is raid?

A: RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) is a configuration of multiple disks used to give provide speed and/or redundancy to a storage system. In the Explora section of our site, we host articles written about how to leverage this technology in many fields such as audio, photography and video. Please feel free to contact us by phone or chat to discuss how RAID might work for you.

Q: 2. is the data encrypted?

A: This drive does not encrypt data. Software on a PC would be needed to achieve encryption on this drive. It does support encryption though.

Q: 3. Will this attach to an older, traditional style tripod mounting screw that protrudes approx 12 mm above mounting plate? Thank you!

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Q: 4. What is the difference be the difference between the WD My Book and Elements?

A: WD My Book devices are preformatted as exFAT and come with a limited 3-year warranty. WD Elements devices are preformatted as NTFS and come with a limited 2-year warranty (worldwide) and a limited 3-year warranty (China).

Q: 5. Will this work in a laptop?

A: No, this card is intended to be installed in PC/desktop computers.

Q: 6. What is the cache size?

A: The cache on this drive is 64MB.

Q: 7. What is the rotation speed and Maximum Read and Write Speed?

A: This is a 5400 RPM drive maximum of 130 Mbps read or write speed.

Q: 8. Which type is the 18tb WD Elements Desktop - a PMR or the SMR?

A: Since the Elements drive is not Data Center drive, it will be a CMR drive.

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Q: 10. What format should be used on this drive to make it accessible to Samsung tv and Denon receiver, both wireless on a network with all Mac computers?

A: Fat 32 would be the best option for cross compatibility amongst all devices.