The world's first server virtualization solution for the Mac OS X platform
Take your Apple Xserve to the next level. Powerful and easy to use, Parallels Server for Mac provides the best value for cost-conscious organisations seeking to standardise and optimise their IT infrastructures.
Key Features
Run the world’s leading server applications (Microsoft Exchange, Oracle Database, Microsoft SharePoint...) on their Apple Xserves Lower software cost through increased flexibility in software options for the Xserve Maximize the Xserve’s full potential by increasing utilization Effectively address developers’ growing need to develop multiple platform application across Mac OS X, Windows and Linux platforms Ensure business continuity with cross-platform migration and system back ups
Performance
Full scale hypervisor solution with bare metal architecture Supports Intel Virtualization Technology (Intel VT-x) hardware acceleration technologies Enhanced performance from 4-way SMP & multi-core support Large memory support (64MB) with up 8GB guest memory Supports virtual guest disk sizes up to 2 TB Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in VMs
Flexibility
First innovative server virtualization for the Mac server platform Virtualize Mac OS X Server, Windows, Linux and more with support for 32- and 64-bit platform and guest OS support Use on any Intel-Mac server or computer running Leopard Server
Extensible Management
Open API to extend management SNMP, Command line interface (CLI) and scripting language support, including Python SDK for integration and development of third-party solutions
Easy to Get Started
Wizard-driven New Virtual Machine Assistant to automate and simplify a Windows, Linux or Mac VM installation Parallels Transporter to migrate an existing physical or virtual machines to a Mac machine Option to install on existing systems side by side with Mac OS, Windows, Linux Localization support for multiple languages
Enhanced Manageability
Integrated console for cross-platform, multi-administrator access to multiple servers and VMs Full featured with a comprehensive set of integrated management tools Integrated Parallels Updater for automatic updates
Fast and Automated Deployment and Provisioning
Create a custom VM image or deploy a VM using the integrated Clone VM tool Extensive VM device driver support "One-click" Parallels Tools install for optimized Windows and Linux VMs Access to a rich library of pre-built virtual appliances for additional tools to increase functionality and flexibility
Full-functionality and Comprehensive Solution
Hardware-ready for seamless integration into existing IT infrastructures Built-in VM management and maintenance tools Access to a rich library of pre-built virtual appliance for additional flexibility and functional capability
Simplified Pricing
1 Edition. 1 Price. All the functionality you need for approximately £750 Easy maintenance program to keep your IT investment up-to-date
Comprehensive and Integrated Toolset
Integrated Parallels Tools for enhanced user experience and productivity Integrated Parallels Transporter for P2V and V2V migration Integrated Parallels Image Tool to increase size of virtual disk Integrated Parallels Explorer for access to files in VMs without booting up VMs |