Parallels Management-Mac for Microsoft SCCM – Overview

Macs are a reality in businesses today, and they need to be managed. Whether you want to extend your current SCCM-based desktop management infrastructure or consolidate multiple systems to minimize redundancy and save money, we can help. As the leaders in making Windows and Mac work together seamlessly, we understand Apple technologies and the needs of IT teams who use SCCM and also need to manage Macs.

Full visibility of the Macs on your network
No more guessing how many Macs are really there. Automatically scan the network ranges you choose, and discover Macs on your network. Then, have the Parallels Management-Mac for Microsoft SCCM agent auto-install and enroll them. The plug-in ensures you have the broadest range of Macs covered, including Mac OS X 10.8x, 10.7x, and 10.6x.

Gain control – easily 
Software discovery, distribution, and inventory occur just like with your PCs, but without costly Mac-only infrastructure. Our wizard-driven system for application packaging and Mac profile setup makes it easy for SCCM admins with minimal Mac skills, so anyone can be a pro in no time. And we make it simple to use Apple's latest FileVault 2 technology to provide the best security available on your Macs.

Securely deploy and manage Windows on Mac 
Parallels Management-Mac extends your management abilities even further, to Windows applications on Macs. In conjunction with Parallels Desktop for Mac, manage delivery of your policy-compliant Windows stack to Mac users. All your management needs, centralized in SCCM.

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SCCM 2007

• Microsoft Windows:  All versions of Windows that are supported by System Center Configuration Manager 2007. Make sure you have the latest service pack and critical updates for the SCCM 2007.
• Mac OS X:  10.6x, 10.7x, 10.8x. Each Mac must have the Parallels Management - Mac  Agent installed on it to be managed.

SCCM 2012

• Microsoft Windows:  All versions of Microsoft Windows that are supported by System Center Configuration Manager 2012. Make sure you have the latest critical updates for SCCM 2012.
• Mac OS X: 10.6x, 10.7x, 10.8x. Each Mac must have the Parallels Management - Mac Agent installed on it to be managed.