Download Pre-configured Virtual Appliances

If you don't 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, prebuilt virtual machines may have a set of applications installed, so that you can do without spending time on installing and setting up the required software.

Downloading Parallels Virtual Appliances

Parallels Virtual Appliances are prebuilt Linux virtual machines with preinstalled services and applications that were created either by Parallels or by Parallels partners and are available for free on the Parallels Technology Network website.

To download such an appliance from Parallels Workstation:

1. Choose Download from Website from the File menu.
2. Find the necessary appliance on the Parallels Technology Network page and click its title to view the configuration details and the administrative credentials.
3. To download the selected appliance, click GET APP and choose the download link with the suitable archive file format.
4. When the download is complete, open the virtual appliance file and double-click the PVS file to start the virtual machine.