User`s guide

Glossary 205
Host computer: The computer that is used to run virtual machines. In case of Parallels Desktop,
it is your Mac. In case of Parallels Desktop, it is the Windows or Linux physical computer
where Parallels Desktop is installed. In the Parallels Transporter documentation, this term may
define the computer that hosts the result of migration.
Hot key. A user-defined key or combination of keys that provides quick access to applications
and commands. See also Shortcut.
HDD file. During the creation, the virtual machine acquires a virtual hard disk file with the .hdd
extension. See also virtual hard disk file.
Host-only networking. Virtual machine network connection mode that creates a private network
between the host computer and its virtual machines, which makes the virtual machines available
from the host computer only.
ISO Image. A special file that contains the entire contents of a CD or DVD disc commonly used
to install an operating system.
Image file. A single file containing the complete contents and structure of a data storage medium
or device, such as a hard disk drive, CD, or DVD.
IP address. A unique address that is assigned to a physical computer or a virtual machine that
participates in computer networking.
Linux computer. A physical computer that has a Linux operating system installed.
Merged disk. A split disk whose parts were merged into a single disk.
Migration. The process of transferring data from a physical computer or a third-party virtual
machine into a Parallels virtual machine or virtual disk.
OS. An operating system.
Parallels Desktop. An application that enables you to create, manage, and use virtual machines
on your Mac.
Parallels Explorer. An application that enables you to browse and manage the contents of your
virtual machines without starting them.
Parallels Image Tool. An application that enables you to manage the capacity and properties of
your virtual machine's hard disk.
Parallels Mounter. An application that enables you to to browse the contents of your virtual
machines and virtual hard disks directly in Mac OS X Finder.
Parallels Tools. A set of Parallels utilities that ensures a high level of integration between the
primary and the guest operating systems.
Parallels Transporter. An application that uses data of a physical or virtual computer for creating
a Parallels virtual clone of this physical or virtual computer. The resulting virtual machines can
be used with Parallels Desktop.
Parallels Transporter Agent. An application that collects data on a physical computer and
transfers it to Parallels Transporter installed on the host computer.