Parallels Workstation
Parallels Workstation is one in the list of virtualization software, which makes use of hypervisor technology. This software, which comes from the famed Parallels stable, is distributed as a download package, and comes with a special tool kit. The said kit enables the user, to take advantage of all its comprehensive features and functions. Parallels Workstation is fast to set up and designed from the ground up, making the virtualization process fairly easy for just about anyone.
The beauty about Parallels Workstation is its ability to conceptualize an entire set of standard PC hardware. This virtual set up can be conveniently transferred between computers, because of the use of similar hardware drivers, on all guest virtual machines. Some of the virtual PC hardware covered by this software includes, a generic motherboard–compatible with Intel i815 chipset, an AMD DURON or Pentium processor, up to four serial ports and or IDE devices, a PS/2 wheel mouse, a Windows enhanced keyboard, up to 1.5GB of RAM, and much more.
If one were to perceive Parallels Workstation as a running virtual machine, the big plus about it, is the fact that it can be stopped, replicated to any other physical computer, and restarted. All this can be done if and when required, putting into perspective the usefulness of the said workstation. Thanks to this user friendly and cost effective virtualization software, running Solaris and Windows side by side on a single computer without rebooting, is commonplace.
In layman’s terms, Parallels Workstation gives its user the chance to rein in, the entire inherent potential and might of a PC. The freedom, to run multiple operating arrangements and or systems, on a single computer quite easily, can be termed as the hallmark of this brand of software. The given software will always be remembered as the first commercial offering from Parallels Inc, a well known name, in the field of desktop and server virtualization software.
