Prerequisites

Parallels Desktop installation image

To mass deploy Parallels Desktop Business Edition, you will need the Parallels Desktop for Mac installation image file (.dmg) and a Parallels Desktop for Mac Business Edition license key.

You can download the installation image from https://www.parallels.com/products/business/download/.

Parallels Desktop autodeploy package

The Parallel Desktop autodeploy package is used to configure the deployment of Parallels Desktop. The package can be downloaded from https://www.parallels.com/products/business/download/.

Please note that if you already have a configured autodeploy package from an earlier version (or build) of Parallels Desktop, don't use it because it may not be compatible with your build of Parallels Desktop. Always download the latest version of the package from the Parallels website using the link above.

Supported guest OS versions

If you are deploying one or more virtual machines together with Parallels Desktop, please keep in mind the differences in supported guest operating systems on Mac computers with the Apple M-series chip and Mac computers with an Intel processor. For the latest information, see system requirements at https://www.parallels.com/requirements/.

Kernel extensions

If Mac computers in your organization run macOS Mojave or macOS Catalina, a Mac user might need to approve kernel extensions before they can launch Parallels Desktop. For more information, please read the following KB article: https://kb.parallels.com/en/128435.