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Using CLI

Parallels Server for Mac Bare Metal Edition provides a set of utilities that allow you to manage Parallels virtual machines both locally and remotely.

Connecting to Parallels Server for Mac Bare Metal Edition Locally

To manage your virtual machines locally, i.e. from the same server where Parallels Server for Mac Bare Metal Edition is installed, log in to the server by typing the root username and the password you provided when installing Parallels Server for Mac Bare Metal Edition at the bottom of the welcome screen.

Entering Root Credentials

After you have successfully logged in to the server, you will see a command prompt and can start creating and managing your Parallels virtual machines using Parallels command line utilities.

Connecting to Parallels Server for Mac Bare Metal Edition Remotely

To connect to Parallels Server for Mac Bare Metal Edition remotely, use the IP address or hostname indicated on the server's screen. For example, you can use a Secure Shell client to connect to your Parallels server. When logging in to the server, use the root user name and the password you provided when installing Parallels Server for Mac Bare Metal Edition.