Course Overview:
The Parallels Desktop course provides comprehensive training on installing, configuring, and managing virtual machines using Parallels Desktop. It covers essential topics like creating and running virtual machines, integrating with macOS, and optimizing performance.
Course Outline:
- Introduction to Parallels Desktop
- Overview of Parallels Desktop and its features
- Benefits of virtualization on macOS
- Key concepts and components of Parallels Desktop
- Installing Parallels Desktop
- Downloading and installing Parallels Desktop on macOS
- Initial setup and activation
- Navigating the Parallels Desktop interface
- Creating and Configuring Virtual Machines (VMs)
- Creating new VMs for different operating systems (Windows, Linux, etc.)
- Configuring VM settings (CPU, memory, disk space)
- Installing guest operating systems and Parallels Tools
- Managing Virtual Machines
- Starting, stopping, and pausing VMs
- Managing VM snapshots and restoring VM states
- Cloning and backing up VMs
- Integration with macOS
- Configuring shared folders and clipboard integration
- Setting up drag-and-drop and copy-paste functionality between macOS and VMs
- Integrating with macOS features (e.g., Spotlight, FileVault)
- Networking in Parallels Desktop
- Configuring network settings for VMs (NAT, Bridged, Host-Only)
- Managing virtual network adapters and settings
- Troubleshooting network connectivity issues
- Performance Optimization
- Allocating and managing VM resources (CPU, memory, disk I/O)
- Using Parallels Desktop optimization tools for performance
- Monitoring VM performance and resolving performance issues
- Advanced Features
- Using Coherence Mode to integrate Windows applications with macOS
- Configuring and using Parallels Desktop for Developers (e.g., testing cross-platform applications)
- Implementing advanced VM configurations and settings
- Backup and Recovery
- Setting up backup strategies for VMs and data
- Restoring VMs from backups and snapshots
- Ensuring data protection and recovery
- Security and Privacy
- Configuring security settings for VMs and macOS
- Managing user permissions and access controls
- Ensuring privacy and data protection
- Troubleshooting and Support
- Common issues and troubleshooting techniques in Parallels Desktop
- Accessing Parallels support resources and community forums
- Using diagnostic tools to resolve issues
- Final Assessment and Certification
- Review of course content and key concepts
- Practical assessment or project involving VM management
- Certification options and obtaining credentials