Parallels DaaS Release Notes

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Last Review: Oct 30, 2024
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Parallels DaaS 20241030 (30 October 2024)

Improved: User experience.

Fixed: Various stability improvements.

Parallels DaaS 20241016 (16 October 2024)

Improved: User experience.

Fixed: Various stability and text improvements in Parallels DaaS Management Portal.

Parallels DaaS 20241002 (2 October 2024)

New: The ability to pause virtual machine pools to reduce costs when not in use.

Improved: User experience.

Fixed: Various stability improvements.

Parallels DaaS 20240918 (18 September 2024)

New: Administrators can cancel Golden Image editing before the Golden Image loads.

Fixed: Session host VMs are now assigned unique computer names (hostnames) according to the template “DaaS-[xxxx]”.
Fixed: Various stability improvements.

Parallels DaaS 20240904 (4 September 2024)

Improved: Various user experience improvements, including:
- When authenticating a connection to an application or desktop, users can confirm their credentials by pressing the “Enter” key.

Fixed: Various stability improvements.

Parallels DaaS 20240821 (21 August 2024)

New: When connecting an Azure subscription, owners can choose an operating system for session hosts.
New: Windows 11 support.
New: When connecting an Azure subscription, owners can choose a VM size for Secure Gateways.
New: Parallels DaaS Administrators Guide opens when you click the “?“ button in DaaS Management Portal.
New: Administrators can see information about DaaS in the “About” section.

Improved: User experience.

Fixed: Various stability improvements.

Parallels DaaS 20240807 (7 August 2024)

New: Added the ability to forcefully disconnect the Azure subscription if the integration is broken.
New: Added the ability to choose the Azure VM size for session hosts.
New: Added the ability to change the client secret value of the connected Azure subscription.

Improved: Application launcher in DaaS User Portal is bigger.
Improved: User experience.

Parallels DaaS 20240724 (24 July 2024)

Improved: The error message that appears in case of licensing issues is made clearer.
Improved: A message is now displayed in DaaS User Portal when the network connection is lost.
Improved: User experience.

Parallels DaaS 20240710 (10 July 2024)

New: DaaS Management Portal shows detailed errors during Azure subscription connection and disconnection.

Fixed: User could not sign in to DaaS User Portal if another user's access had been revoked.
Fixed: User could not connect to a desktop after closing the tab with a previously opened connection to the desktop.
Fixed: Microsoft Edge window was displayed when a user launched an application or desktop.

Parallels DaaS 20240626 (26 June 2024)

New: Added application sorting in Parallels Web Client.

Improved: User experience.

Fixed: Various stability improvements.
1. Fixed: Users are signed out after 1-2 hours if Parallels Web Client is opened in an inactive tab.

Parallels DaaS 20240612 (12 June 2024)

Improved: User experience.

Parallels DaaS 20240529 (29 May 2024)

New: Currently used region for the connected Azure subscription is now displayed in Parallels DaaS Management Portal.

Improved: User experience.

Fixed: Users cannot sign in to Parallels Web Client when email is automatically filled by Safari.
Fixed: Various UI issues.

Parallels DaaS 20240515 (15 May 2024)

Improved: Better diagnostics added for the cases when it is not possible to connect Azure subscription if required VM sizes are not available in Azure.
Improved: Name of the currently logged in administrator is now visible in the Management Portal.

Fixed: Various stability improvements.

Parallels DaaS 20240429 (29 April 2024)

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

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

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