Downloading Virtual Machines

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 Workstation Extreme menu by choosing Download from the File menu. Parallels Workstation Extreme 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 Linux virtual appliance, do the following:

1. On the Parallels Technology Network page, click the virtual appliance's title to view configuration details and the guest OS administrative credentials.
2. Download the desired virtual appliance by clicking the GET APP link and choosing the download link with the suitable archive file format.
3. When the virtual appliance file is downloaded, open it and double-click the PVS file to start the virtual machine.