User`s guide

Glossary

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 for Mac. An application that enables you to create, manage, and use virtual

machines on your Mac.

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 your Mac.

Plain format. A virtual hard disk format. A plain virtual hard disk image file resides on the host

computer and has a fixed size that cannot be changed.

Preboot Execution Environment (PXE). An environment to boot computers using a network

interface independently of available data storage devices (like hard disks) or installed operating

systems.