Parallels DaaS 20240429 (29 April 2024)

• New: Multi-factor authentication (MFA) using Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD).

• Improvements: Various user experience improvements.

• Fixed: Various stability improvements.

Parallels DaaS 20240417 (17 April 2024)

• Fixed: Administrators were presented with an uninformative error message if the Golden Image editing session was open while customers were being removed from Parallels DaaS.
• Fixed: Owners were presented with an ambiguous error message while trying to sign in to Parallels DaaS without an active license.
• Fixed: Users were prompted with a Windows Hello window when connecting to applications or desktops.
• Fixed: Various stability improvements

• Improved: Various user experience improvements.

Parallels DaaS 20240320 (20 March 2024)

• New: The ability to run Parallels DaaS infrastructure & virtual machines in the Microsoft Azure region of your choice.

• Improved: Only the Owner can disconnect Parallels DaaS from the Microsoft Azure subscription.

• Fixed: Several security enhancements.

Parallels DaaS 20240221 (21 February 2024)

• New: Introduced instructional videos to the documentation, offering visual guidance for common tasks and features.

• Improved: Temporarily disabled the Application Page in Management Portal during subscription initialization for clarity.
• Improved: Improved error messaging for Asynchronous Operation Failures to provide clearer feedback.
• Improved: Transitioned from Let's Encrypt to ZeroSSL for certificate creation.
• Improved: Made documentation enhancements detailing prerequisites for a better setup experience.
• Improved: Positioning of the "More Options" (...) button across several interface pages. 
• Improved: Validation on the Workspace Settings page. 

• Fixed: Resolved scrolling issues in Mozilla Firefox for both remote app and desktop environments. 
• Fixed: Irregular sign-out behavior in Web Client. 
• Fixed: Irregular sign-out behavior in Management Portal. 
• Fixed: Updated the "Access Restricted" message with the current links to the documentation and FAQs for better guidance. 
• Fixed: Addressed an issue where Management Portal incorrectly displayed the dashboard during subscription initialization. 
• Fixed: Corrected the absence of an error message when signing in without a Parallels DaaS license. 
• Fixed: Synchronized Azure subscription status accurately during disconnection processes. 
• Fixed: Ensured user authentication tokens are invalidated upon Azure subscription disconnection for enhanced security. 
• Fixed: UI loading issues after Azure subscription disconnection for a smoother experience. 
• Fixed: Enhanced the Connection Wizard display in the Management Portal on Safari for consistency. 
• Fixed: Eliminated redundant displays of the End User Service Agreement in Google Chrome. 
• Fixed: Adjusted Walkthrough alignment in Microsoft Edge for better readability. 
• Fixed: Made all user details accessible in the Invite User Wizard for comprehensive management. 
• Fixed: Scrollbar styling inconsistencies in Microsoft Edge on Windows and Chromium browsers on Linux. 
• Fixed: Removed premature License Expired warnings before sign-in.  
• Fixed: Ensured the Sign-In button responds under all conditions for reliable access. 
• Fixed: Loading issues on the Virtual Machines page. 
• Fixed: Streamlined Subscription initialization and certificate creation processes for efficiency.
• Fixed: Redirection issues in the User Management sections after page refreshes for intuitive navigation. 
• Fixed: Occasional failures in subscription disconnection 
• Fixed: Addressed "400 Bad Request" errors related to oversized request headers or cookies for smoother access. 
• Fixed: Prerequisites PowerShell script now detects if PowerShell version is out of date. 

Parallels DaaS General Availability (30 January 2024)

We’re proud to announce Parallels DaaS, a cloud-native, Desktop-as-a-Service (DaaS) solution that offers users secure, instant access to their virtual applications and desktop environments. 

Quick, easy onboarding and management: 

• Modern, web-based management portal 

• Rich, at-a-glance dashboard view of registered users 

• Intuitive image management via any web browser 

• Built-in user profile management 

• Session Management 

Security: 

• Robust security with unique control & data Isolation. 

• Supporting the latest security protocols for peace of mind  

System Management: 

• Pre-configured image instances available out-of-box 

• Modern, web-based Management Portal  

• Simplified maintenance with less chance of errors or downtime 

• Continuous monitoring and real-time alerts for IT outages  

• Bring Your Own Microsoft Azure Subscription  

User Management: 

• Cloud-based identity & access service Entra ID (AD) 

• My Parallels Account Integration for Admin access  

• Rich, at-a-glance Dashboard view of registered users.  

• Built-in User Profile and Session Management  

User Experience: 

• Non-persistent Desktop experience. 

• Superior end-user experience and productivity 

• Multi-platform access with web browser client access  

Known issues

To access information on known issues and their resolutions, please refer to the article: Parallels DaaS Known Issues

For any assistance or direct support inquiries, please reach out to our support team by visiting Support | Parallels DaaS