Parallels Desktop for Chromebook Enterprise Documentation

System Requirements for Parallels Desktop for Chromebook Enterprise

Minimum
To run 1-2 simple applications		 Best Performance
For active multitasking and resource-intensive applications
Processor Intel Core i5 or i7 Intel Core i5 or i7 + fan cooling
Memory 8GB 16GB or more
Storage 128 GB 256GB or more
Supported Devices
HP:
  • HP Elite c1030 Chromebook
  • HP Pro c640 Chromebook
  • HP Chromebox G3
Google:
  • Google Pixelbook
  • Google Pixelbook Go
Acer:
  • Acer Chromebook Spin 713
  • Acer Chromebook Spin 13
Dell:
  • Dell Latitude 5300 2-in-1 Chromebook
  • Dell Latitude 5400 Chromebook
  • Dell Latitude 7410 Chromebook
Lenovo:
  • Lenovo Yoga C630 Chromebook
ASUS:
  • ASUS Chromebook Flip C436FA

To provide Windows applications to users of low-end devices consider Parallels Remote Application Server.

Chrome OS version

Chrome OS version 85 or later. See release notes for latest updates.

Google Admin console

The Google Admin console is used to set up an organizational unit, users, and to configure Parallels Desktop related properties. To perform these tasks, you must be a super admin or an admin with sufficient privileges in the Google Admin console.
Please note that Chrome Enterprise Upgrade or Chrome Education Upgrade licenses are required and can be acquired either with Chrome Enterprise devices or separately. Learn more.

Microsoft Windows

Microsoft Windows image and Windows license are required.

Corporate storage server

To deploy a Windows virtual machine image on user devices, you need a corporate storage server from where the image can be downloaded to individual Chromebooks in your organization via HTTP or HTTPS. CDN is recommended for very large deployments.

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