Parallels Desktop for Chromebook Enterprise Documentation
System Requirements for Parallels Desktop for Chromebook Enterprise
Recommended Hardware:
| 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 |
To provide Windows applications to users of low-end devices consider Parallels Remote Application Server.
Preferred Devices
HP:
- HP Elite c1030 Chromebook Enterprise
- HP Pro c640 Chromebook Enterprise
- HP Chromebox Enterprise G3
Google:
- Google Pixelbook
- Google Pixelbook Go
Acer:
- Acer Chromebook Spin 713
- Acer Chromebook Spin 13
Dell:
- Dell Latitude 5300 2-in-1 Chromebook Enterprise
- Dell Latitude 5400 Chromebook Enterprise
Lenovo:
- Lenovo Yoga C630 Chromebook
ASUS:
- ASUS Chromebook Flip C436FA
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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