I was using it to develop software on the Mac and Windows. I use Parallels on my MacBook Pro to program on Windows and transfer the objects over to the Mac to compile on the Mac as well. And also mobile devices such as iPads, iPhones, Android phones, and Android tablets. I use Parallels to have interoperability with my software.
A great platform to develop interoperable code on
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
I like how, with Parallels, you can either boot into Mac or Windows to get better control over the resources of the laptops since you're sharing the resources in dual mode.
What needs improvement?
There may have been some issues with device drivers on my Mac. Similarly, there are some issues with transferring data from Parallels to the Mac.
For how long have I used the solution?
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Parallels Desktop is stable and without any system crashes. It works well if we need to handle Windows commands and other software.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
You can allocate resources from your internal machine, reducing the resources available to active users and providing more resources to Windows. For example, you could split your resources 50/50. For example, if you have 32 GB of memory, you could allocate 16 GB to each operating system.
How was the initial setup?
You need to take a few specs, like getting ahold of your Windows, etc. Panels were starting to include the latest version of Windows in their package. It may be tricky to install a different version of Windows.
You must obtain a Windows installation image to install a different version of Windows on Parallels Desktop. You can download it from Microsoft or create an image from a physical Windows disk. Once you have the installation image, you can create a new virtual machine in Parallels Desktop and select the image as the source.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
If you want the standard version, it is more expensive but more advanced. You get what you pay for. These products cost money, and the company has to make a profit.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
I did my research on the Internet, and I've gone through both Parallels Desktop and VMware Fusion. Parallels Desktop was the leading product then, and VMware had more enterprise-focused features. For my single-user needs, Parallels Desktop was the better choice.
What other advice do I have?
The decision to transition away from Intel chips to their silicon. They are processing, and there are many examples. Instead of not having a product to use for a while, they have just released it now. However, if you're seeking a product that is industry-ready regularly or has plans to make it so, considering the upcoming changes, I recommend trying out Parallels Desktop in beta.
When you're only dealing with Windows, we do much in the Windows version, but it is not improving the Windows operating system. If you're hosting a Windows platform or another version of the machine, the code will have limitations. Windows is not a walled garden, with no significant volatility or instability. Windows is quite versatile. I never encountered intrusive ads or unused features, which is quite good.
Overall, I rate the solution an eight out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
