

Download one of the VDI Agent Appliances if you are going to use a VDI Host.

Sign in to .uk, right click on the virtual machine you want to use (eg UniDesktop, StudentDesktop) and select Open in Parallels HTM5 Client. The full setup procedure is available here. The HTML5 client will be unaffected by this change so you can use this as a temporary workaround if you’re having trouble connecting to the VDS after the work is complete. If you’re on the latest version you should be able to see Security patch version 1 within the app under Settings > About Parallels Client.
PARALLELS CLIENT ANDROID UPDATE
If it isn’t there will be an update waiting to be installed.

PARALLELS CLIENT ANDROID INSTALL
Unmanaged devicesįor Windows, macOS and Linux devices you will need to download and install the latest version of the client from the Parallels website.įor Android and iOS devices you need to go into the iOS App Store/Android Play Store and make sure the Parallels Client app is up to date. If you don’t see this, you can install the latest update from Software Center - you will need to connect to the VPN first if you are off campus. In the window that pops up you should see the line Security patch version 1. You can check this by opening the Parallels Client, going into the Help menu and clicking the About option. If you use a managed device (eg an office PC or managed laptop) you should already be using the latest version. Upgrade Parallels Client to ensure you meet requirements and are protected by the latest security updates.įor more information, contact your system administrator” Managed devices If your client is out of date you will see the message below when you attempt to connect to the VDS:Ī security rule prohibits access for this version of Parallels Client. With AppsAnywhere and Parallels RAS, software can be deployed using either the native Parallels Client (available for Windows OS, macOS, iOS, Android, Chrome OS. Any users that are signed in will be disconnected, but once the service is restarted they will be able to continue their session where they left off.Īfter this upgrade, any old versions of the Parallels Client (the software on your device that you use to connect to the VDS) will no longer work and will need to be updated. While this works in Windows 10, Android x86 still doesn't use the USB device even though I've confirmed the device now shows up using the USB Hot Controller app: I think I have to disable the (again, useless) Parallels Desktop bluetooth device, but don't know how. The work will begin at 7am, and the VDS will be unavailable for around 30 minutes. You also have to disable the (useless) Parallels Desktop bluetooth device. On Thursday 22 October, we'll be upgrading the Virtual Desktop Service (.uk). You may need to upgrade the Parallels Client software on your device once this work is complete. The Virtual Desktop Service will be unavailable whilst we perform an upgrade. Virtual Desktop Service downtime - Thursday 22 October
