Parallels Desktop 11 for Mac and Parallels Mac Management for Microsoft SCCM Fully Support New OS X El Capitan
Only Parallels 11 states compatibility with El Capitan and Windows 10. Parallels 10 for Yosemite, and Parallels 9 for Mavericks — were expressly developed for compatibility with the respective OS X releases, and the latter two use that well worn phrase, “or later.” Each time there is a new major release of OS X, you will find a new major. Installing El Capitan in Parallels Desktop 11 A virtual machine (VM) is the ideal way to check out an OS that has been released as a beta, like Mac OS X 10.11, also known as El Capitan.
Parallels Desktop 11 for Mac seamlessly delivers the best of both worlds, including Cortana in Mac OS X and Split View in Windows apps
Renton, WA, USA – October 7, 2015 –Parallels® (www.parallels.com/about), a global leader in cross-platform solutions and creator of industry-leading software for running Windows® applications on a Mac®, today announced that both Parallels Desktop® 11 for Mac (www.parallels.com/desktop) and Parallels Mac Management for Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) (www.parallels.com/mac-management) fully support OS X El Capitan. Parallels Desktop 11 for Mac (build 11.0.2) supports El Capitan as both a host and guest, as well as Windows 10 and dozens of other operating systems as a guest, and now offers the best of both worlds, enabling users to leverage the latest features and functionality from the newest operating system of their choice.
In Coherence mode, Parallels Desktop 11 for Mac enables users to run the new OS X El Capitan Split View feature – the ability to display two different apps on one screen for optimal multitasking. In addition, Microsoft’s intelligent personal assistant Cortana® can be used on a Mac with both OS X and Windows 10 apps. This is the first time that Parallels Desktop has ever made both Windows and Mac features available across both OS platforms.
“With Windows 10 and OS X El Capitan launching within months of each other, we are seeing more innovation in software than ever before,” said Jack Zubarev, Parallels President. “In that same vein, we have launched our most powerful software to date with the latest versions of Parallels Desktop 11 for Mac and Parallels Mac Management for Microsoft SCCM with full support for OS X El Capitan. We are pleased to enable a choice of OS X or Windows on a single device, as well as enjoy a seamless experience of integrating Windows and OS X key features.”
With full support for OS X El Capitan, Parallels Desktop 11 for Mac offers additional advantages for saving time and enhancing performance improvements over Parallels Desktop 10 for Mac for an even faster work experience, including1:
• Windows 8 and Windows 10 launch and shut-down is up to 50 percent faster
• File operations inside of Windows are improved by up to 20 percent
• Virtual machine suspend is up to 20 percent faster
• Travel Mode can increase battery life up to 25 percent
• Improved network performance
Product Features
Whether an IT administrator, business user, software developer, power user, or someone that likes to use Windows software on a Mac, Parallels Desktop 11 for Mac has special editions that are optimal for a variety of users. The Parallels Desktop for Mac Pro Edition (www.parallels.com/desktop) is a new version of the software specifically designed for developers, designers and power users, giving them the powerful tools they need for maximum productivity. Building on the Pro Edition features, Parallels Desktop for Mac Business Edition (www.parallels.com/business) offers IT admins the most efficient means to enable their employees with Macs to run Windows applications.
Parallels Desktop 11 for Mac (www.parallels.com/desktop)
• Always on Cortana enables customers to use Microsoft’s virtual assistant with Mac applications, even when Windows 10 is not the forefront application
• Travel Mode extends the battery life by up to 25 percent by temporarily shutting off select resources that drain power
• Quick Look for Windows extends this cool Mac convenience to Windows documents and files
• New Force Touch gesture support enables a quick preview of files with Quick Look or the ability to look up the definition of an unknown word
• Improved Mac Window Controls include a new Coherence mode button
• Most recently used files list now can be viewed in the Mac Dock, for both Mac and Windows applications, regardless of where those files are stored: on the Mac, in a virtual machine, in the cloud or on a file server
• New easy printing with all Mac printer options support saves time with an intuitive solution for OS X users
• “New Item” support for creation of new files in Windows apps including Microsoft Outlook®, Excel® and Word®
• Now users can easily cancel time-consuming virtual machine actions
• Mac Location Services are now available to Windows applications
• Automatic synchronization of the volume setting of a virtual machine with that of the Mac
• Enhanced file associations with smart notification messaging helps change file association in OS X
• Improvements in the setup and use of a virtual machine to directly access a Boot Camp®
Windows partition — without rebooting
• One-time opportunity to upgrade to Parallels Desktop for Mac Pro Edition from Parallels Desktop 9 or 10 for $49.99 per year
• Improved Japanese keyboard — specific to the Japanese language edition only
Parallels Desktop for Mac Pro Edition (www.parallels.com/desktop)
All of the features of Parallels Desktop 11 for Mac, as well as the following new and key features:
• Integration with key developer tools, such as Docker, Visual Studio (plug-in), Chef and Jenkins
• Support for Vagrant and other developer tools
• Additional user profiles for developers, power users and testers for optimal configuration for their particular scenarios
• Advanced networking tools and configuration for virtual networks to test complex networking scenarios including the ability to simulate some network instabilities
• Cloud storage access through Box.net, Dropbox for Business and OneDrive Business, for sharing from Windows to Mac
• Headless mode for running virtual machines in the background without user interface
• Ability to create linked clones to conserve disk space and optimize installations
• Enhanced memory (64GB RAM) and processing power (16 vCPU) for improved performance
• Nested virtualization for Linux guests
• Modern.IE test environments in the Parallels New Virtual Machine Wizard provide access to free trials of browsers for testing
• 24x7 Premium Phone and Email Support
Parallels Desktop for Mac Business Edition (www.parallels.com/business)
All of the features of Parallels Desktop for Mac Pro Edition, as well as the following key additions:
• Integrates with central management consoles to enable IT admins to keep control of virtual machines
• Mass deployment capability
• Web-based Parallels License Management Portal
• A single activation key to eliminate manual management of individual license keys
• Business-level support, including prioritized 24/7 phone and email support options
• USB device policy enforcement for additional security
Parallels Mac Management for Microsoft SCCM (www.parallels.com/mac-management)
Parallels Mac Management enables companies and IT administrators that already have Microsoft SCCM in place to maximize investments they’ve already made and use SCCM as the single pane of glass to manage both PCs and Macs. In addition to full support of OS X El Capitan, its key features include:
Asset Inventory
• Scan your corporate network automatically to identify Mac computers, then auto-enroll them in SCCM
• Gather hardware and software inventory for your Mac computers
• Collect Mac warranty status (i.e., AppleCare)
• Leverage native Microsoft SCCM reports to view information about your Mac machines
OS X Image Deployment via Microsoft SCCM
• Seamless integration of Mac OS X image deployment into your SCCM workflow
• Build lightweight OS X images and customize OS X deployments with the support for SCCM Task Sequence Steps
Software and Patch Deployment
• Support for deployment of a wide range of software packages: .dmg, .pkg, .iso, .app, scripts, and stand-alone files
• Centrally manage and install software packages and patches
• Support for silent deployment and deployment with user interaction
Configuration Management
• Enforce compliance via our extended SCCM configuration items: Mac OS X configuration profiles and shell scripts
• Secure your corporate data by enforcing FileVault 2 full-disk encryption
Application Self-Service Portal for Mac Users
• Users can install approved applications themselves
• IT oversight of on-demand applications maintains corporate compliance
Manage Parallels Desktop for Mac Virtual Machines
• Mass deploy Windows virtual machines to Mac users
Availability and Pricing
Parallels Desktop 11 for Mac, Parallels Desktop for Mac Pro Edition and Parallels Desktop for Mac Business Edition are available now to both current and new Parallels Desktop for Mac users at www.parallels.com/desktop and at local retail stores worldwide.
The recommended retail price (RRP) of Parallels Desktop 11 for Mac is $79.99. Upgrades for existing Parallels Desktop 9 or 10 for Mac customers are $49.99, with an introductory offer to upgrade to a Parallels Desktop for Mac Pro Edition subscription for $49.99 per year. Parallels Desktop for Mac Pro Edition and Parallels Desktop for Mac Business Edition are available to new customers for $99.99 per year. Parallels Desktop for Mac Pro Edition includes a complimentary subscription to Parallels Access (www.parallels.com/access) to remotely access the Mac and PC computers from any iOS or Android device as well as from other computers.
Parallels Mac Management for Microsoft SCCM is available as an annual subscription of $30 per Mac.
About Parallels
Parallels is a global leader in cross-platform solutions which make it possible and simple for customers to use and access the applications and files they need on any device or operating system. We help customers take advantage of the best technology out there, whether it’s Windows®, Mac®, iOS, Android™, or the cloud. Parallels solves complex engineering and user experience problems by making it simple and cost-effective for businesses and individual customers to use applications wherever they may be — local, remote, in the private datacenter, or in the cloud. Visit www.parallels.com/about for more information.
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1 Based on Parallels internal testing
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To confirm compatibility before downloading, check the minimum requirements for macOS Catalina, Mojave, High Sierra, Sierra, El Capitan, or Yosemite. You can also find compatibility information on the product-ID page for MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, MacBook, iMac, Mac mini, or Mac Pro.
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It takes time to download and install macOS, so make sure that you're plugged into AC power and have a reliable internet connection.
Safari uses these links to find the old installers in the App Store. After downloading from the App Store, the installer opens automatically.
- macOS Catalina 10.15 can upgrade Mojave, High Sierra, Sierra, El Capitan, Yosemite, Mavericks
- macOS Mojave 10.14 can upgrade High Sierra, Sierra, El Capitan, Yosemite, Mavericks, Mountain Lion
- macOS High Sierra 10.13 can upgrade Sierra, El Capitan, Yosemite, Mavericks, Mountain Lion
Safari downloads the following older installers as a disk image named InstallOS.dmg or InstallMacOSX.dmg. Open the disk image, then open the .pkg installer inside the disk image. It installs an app named Install [Version Name]. Open that app from your Applications folder to begin installing the operating system.
- macOS Sierra 10.12 can upgrade El Capitan, Yosemite, Mavericks, Mountain Lion, or Lion
- OS X El Capitan 10.11 can upgrade Yosemite, Mavericks, Mountain Lion, Lion, or Snow Leopard
- OS X Yosemite 10.10can upgrade Mavericks, Mountain Lion, Lion, or Snow Leopard
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Follow the onscreen instructions in the installer. It might be easiest to begin installation in the evening so that it can complete overnight, if needed.
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If the installer asks for permission to install a helper tool, enter the administrator name and password that you use to log in to your Mac, then click Add Helper.
Please allow installation to complete without putting your Mac to sleep or closing its lid. Your Mac might restart, show a progress bar, or show a blank screen several times as it installs macOS and related firmware updates.
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