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If you do not have enough time to create a new virtual machine with the required configuration, you can download a ready-to-use virtual machine with a predefined configuration. Besides the basic configuration, pre-built virtual machines also may have a set of applications installed in the guest OS, so that you do not have to spend time on installing and setting up the required software.
Such pre-built virtual machines with target services and applications installed in the guest OS are called Parallels Virtual Appliances. Virtual appliances are built by the Parallels experts and are available for downloading at the Parallels Technology Network page . You can also access the virtual appliances online storage via the Parallels Desktop menu by choosing Download from the File menu. Parallels Desktop redirects you to the Parallels Technology Network page where you will be able to choose the virtual machines that suit you most.
To start using a virtual appliance, do the following:
