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Click on Parallels Desktop logo on Mac menu bar > Control Center. Right click Parallels Desktop application icon in the dock > Control Center. In Control Center right click the machine you'd like to find and select Show in Finder.

In Part 1 of the Parallels Mac Management for SCCM series I installed the Parallels Configuration Manager Console Extension. I installed this on my site server ‘ConfigMgr’.

Part 2 focused on the installation of the Parallels Proxy which I installed on a remote server called ‘Parallels’ which I intend to use to install the Parallels roles.

Part 3 of the series concluded the ‘role’ installation, namely the NetBoot Server and OS X Software Update Service.

Part 4 of the Parallels series focused on getting the Parallels Mac client onto a Mac OS X device.

In Part 5 of the series I will show you how to deploy an application down to a Mac OS X device, install it via the app portal and remove the application.

Set up the CMAppUtil tool

Before we can configure the application in ConfigMgr we need to convert the deployment onto a format that ConfigMgr can consume. To achieve this we need the CMAppUtil tool provided by Microsoft as part of the ConfigmgrMacClient.msi. This can be downloaded from here. Click the Download button.

Select the ConfigmgrMacClient.msi and click Next.

Once downloaded run the MSI on a Windows device to extract the contents of the file into a dmg file that can be used on a Mac device. Click Next.

Agree to the licence agreement and click Next.

Make a note of the location the files will extract to and click Next.

Continue through the wizard to completion. Browse to the location C:Program Files (x86)MicrosoftSystem Center Configuration Manager for Mac client if you have installed into the default location. Copy the macclient.dmg over to a Max OS X machine.

Once the dmg file is on the Mac, double-click the file to see its contents. Extract the Tools folder from the file by dragging and dropping it to a folder on your Mac.

The CMAppUtil is the utility we will use to convert a Mac package into a .cmmac file that ConfigMgr can use. CMAppUtil supports the .dmg, .pkg, .mpkg, .app file formats.

In this example, I have downloaded the WinZip 5 for Mac application and placed the .dmg file for the WinZip install into the same folder as the CMAppUtil file.

Converting to .cmmac

Load up Terminal on the Mac by launching Finder and navigating to Applications>Utilities.

To convert a dmg to the .cmmac format use the following command:

The -c option specifies the source file being converted. The -o option specifies the output path. The -s is not required but I used it to fix some issues extracting out the content of the .dmg and is worth including.

After the process has completed you will have a .cmmac file that can be consumed by ConfigMgr. Copy the .cmmac over your ConfigMgr source content share.

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Creating the application

In the ConfigMgr console, go to the usual location where you would create an application, in the Software Library>Overview>Application Management>Applications node. Right click and choose Create Application.

In the Create Application Wizard choose the Automatically detect information about this application from installation files checkbox. From the Type drop down choose Mac OS X and then enter the network location for the .cmmac file. Click Next.

Click Next.

Enter the relevant information about the application and click Next.

Click Close to complete the wizard.

To specify the command that you want to use to install, and optionally uninstall, the application on a Mac, right click the Deployment Type and select Properties.

On the Programs tab enter a command to install and remove the application.

Use the following syntax:

As an example, the following command line contains the installation and uninstallation commands for Firefox (note the colon characters, which are required):
:/usr/bin/ditto “Firefox.app” “/Applications/Firefox.app”:rm -rf “/Applications/Firefox.app”:

The first section :/usr/bin/ditto “Firefox.app” “/Applications/Firefox.app”: installs the Firefox.app into the Applications/ folder.

The second section rm -rf “/Applications/Firefox.app”: removes Firefox from the Mac device.

Therefore, for my installation of WinZip, I have used the command

Distribute the content to a Distribution Point and then right click the newly created application and choose Deploy. Target the deployment at a Mac based collection, here I have chose the All Mac OS X Systems collection.

Since I am going to use the Parallels Application Portal, I will make the application available.

Installing and Removing via the Parallels Application Portal

Once policy has applied to the Mac OS X device, remember this can be forced by clicking Connect in the Parallels Mac client or you can wait the default of 60 minutes for updates to be checked automatically, then head over to the Parallels Application Portal.

The portal is located in the Applications folder in Finder.

The application will be available to you. Click Install.

Once installed, the application will be available to you in the location you installed it to.

To uninstall the application, click the Remove button in the portal.

If you receive any failures, or just want to have a nosy in the log files then the pma_agent.log file located in /Library/Logs is the one to check. The log snippet below, for example, showed a problem locating the content on the DP. A quick redistribution of the content to the DP fixed the problem.

In Part 6 of the series, I take a look at deploying packages via Parallels. Packages can be used in Task Sequence deployment in the Parallels Mac Management product, whereas applications cannot, so it is worth looking both application models.

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New Enhanced Versions of Existing Parallels Toolbox for Mac Tools:

Annotate Screenshots – Available only for macOS Mojave users, they can now use the Take Screenshot tool to add helpful markups including text, arrows, circles and more for quicker use in emails or presentations
Support for playlist download from video hosting websites: Quickly download playlists from Facebook, YouTube, Vimeo, and many more
Safari Extension for Download Video: Users can now enjoy a download video extension on their Safari browsers for quicker access downloading online videos to their desktops (compatible with 10.14 and Safari 12)
Dark Mode: Support for the setting in macOS Mojave
Customizable “Save As”: Each individual tool now allows new files to be saved in customizable locations, rather than the same default destination, for streamlined efficiency
Resize Image: .HEIF now joins JPEG, TIFF and PNG as supported formats
Record Audio: Users can now save audio recordings in a MP3 file format, with the built-in microphone in a single click. You can also record from an external microphone or the computer if it’s selected as the input source in System Preferences › Sound.

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Parallels Toolbox 3 for Windows and Mac Both Add New Time-Saving Tools to Simplify PC and Mac User Life

New tools provide a faster way to clean up PC and Mac desktops, reclaim disk space, batch resize images, download videos, record audio, hide desktop, and much more

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Bellevue, WA – November 6, 2018 – Parallels® (www.parallels.com/about), a global leader in cross- platform solutions and creator of industry-leading software for running Windows® applications on a Mac®, today launched Parallels Toolbox 3 for Windows and Mac (www.parallels.com/toolbox) with even more single-click easy-to-use tools that simplify tedious everyday computing chores down to just a click or two. In addition, now users can quickly search for tools in the Toolbox window on their PC or Mac, as well as customize which tools and folders are featured in their Parallels Toolbox.

“We’ve been getting very positive feedback from both PC and Mac users of Parallels Toolbox who consider it their “go-to” solution to quickly complete dozens of everyday computing tasks with a single click,” said Jack Zubarev, Parallels president. “Today’s customer-inspired new and enhanced tools added to Parallels Toolbox 3 make it an even more useful one-stop time-saving resource.”

New Tools in Parallels Toolbox 3.0 for Windows include:

Find Duplicates – Search any drive or folder to quickly find identical files (even with different names) and free up disk space. Demo video: https://youtu.be/ptnGrbmPYqs.
Resize Images – batch convert images to your desired file size and format. Simply drag the source images to the tool’s window, select the desired output format (.HEIF, JPEG, TIFF or PNG) as well as dimensions/size and output location, and then click. Demo video: https://youtu.be/61NajoBm_2c.
Sleep Timer – Select a time period to send your PC to sleep or shut it down and click. Demo video: https://youtu.be/AvGKMEjc6wI.

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New Tools in Parallels Toolbox 3.0 for Mac include:

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Uninstall Apps: Easily remove applications and their files with a single click for faster removals. Demo video: https://youtu.be/hOFoLcHQvEo.
World Time: See local times in various locations around the world to save time when working with colleagues globally. Demo video: https://youtu.be/BjA6arTafwE.
Hidden Files: Reveals and conceals files normally hidden in MacOS to reduce desktop clutter and increase productivity. Demo video: https://youtu.be/L_7V_dS2lmc.

New Enhanced Versions of Existing Parallels Toolbox for Mac Tools:

Annotate Screenshots – Available only for macOS Mojave users, they can now use the Take Screenshot tool to add helpful markups including text, arrows, circles and more for quicker use in emails or presentations
Support for playlist download from video hosting websites: Quickly download playlists from Facebook, YouTube, Vimeo, and many more
Safari Extension for Download Video: Users can now enjoy a download video extension on their Safari browsers for quicker access downloading online videos to their desktops (compatible with 10.14 and Safari 12)
Dark Mode: Support for the setting in macOS Mojave
Customizable “Save As”: Each individual tool now allows new files to be saved in customizable locations, rather than the same default destination, for streamlined efficiency
Resize Image: .HEIF now joins JPEG, TIFF and PNG as supported formats
Record Audio: Users can now save audio recordings in a MP3 file format, with the built-in microphone in a single click. You can also record from an external microphone or the computer if it’s selected as the input source in System Preferences › Sound. Demo video: (https://youtu.be/nsMWbWj_BXE).

New Enhanced Versions of Existing Parallels Toolbox for Windows Tools:

Download Video – One of the most popular tools now supports 4K video files. Users can simply drag and drop or copy and paste a video URL to the tool to instantly start its download. Pre-select your desired resolution (max, up to 4K, 1080p, 720p or 360p) and download destination, such as desktop or folder. Add the Safari extension to make video downloading even easier. Demo video: “How to Download YouTube Video to My PC” (https://youtu.be/rU2lPV5bv8Y).
Record Audio: Users can now save audio recordings in a MP3 file format, with the built-in microphone in a single click. You can also record from an external microphone or the computer if it’s selected as the input source in System Preferences › Sound. Demo video: (https://youtu.be/nsMWbWj_BXE).

Popular productivity tools in Parallels Toolbox for Windows and Mac also include:

Streamlined Screen Video/Audio Recording, Downloading, and Conversion

Easily change tool default preference settings to simply record video with your desired audio source, or to capture screen shots in the format you need, in just one click.

Convert Video: Drag almost any video onto the tool, such as your favorite movie or TV show, to convert it to MP4 so it can be played on tablets and phones. Demo video: “How to Convert Video to MP4 on My Mac” (http://bit.ly/ConvertVideosPR).
Take Photo: Instantly take photos using the Mac or PC’s camera and the image file immediately appears at your pre-selected destination such as desktop or a folder.
Capture Screen: Click anywhere to take a screenshot of the entire screen and automatically save the image in a variety of formats (PNG, JPEG, TIFF, and GIF) to your desktop or pre- selected folder.

Enhanced Presentations and Screen Sharing

Hide Desktop – instantly hide distracting files instead of moving each one manually: One click hides files, folders and icons on your desktop for clutter-free presentations. Demo video: How to Quickly Hide Icons and Files on My Mac Desktop (http://bit.ly/HideDesktopPR).
Do Not Disturb – don’t waste time changing settings in each running application: One click disables notifications and Dock animations that could interrupt your work or presentation.
Do Not Sleep – prevent disruptions and inconvenient logouts: Disables all system settings that cause the computer to sleep in just one click.
Launch – opening multiple applications and files for a project is now fast and simple: With just one click, open several items at once—such as applications, documents, folders, links or other files. Simply drag the files to the tool’s window to create a sequence of items that automatically open the next time you click the tool’s icon.

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Improved PC and Mac Productivity

Archive: Easily create compressed and password-protected archives of your files from various locations, to save space or share them, by dragging files and folders to this tool window – no need to move or copy files to a single folder.
Unarchive: Quickly unpack archives of various file compression formats—such as RAR, RPM, XAR, and Z—including those not supported by the built-in system utility. Double- clicking these files opens unarchive and starts unpacking, even password-protected archives.

Parallels Toolbox Business Edition

IT admins get total control with Parallels Toolbox Business Edition, which makes it simple to deliver time-saving and help-ticket-reducing tools to employees based on their individual needs:

Manage licenses and subscriptions

o Unified volume license key: Quickly and easily deploy to all computers across the

organization with a single license key that activates multiple copies of Parallels Toolbox. o License Management Portal: Simple, user-friendly dashboard enables IT

administrators to view license key, expiration dates and track the number of individual licenses in use and available. o Split license key into sublicenses: Protect the master license key by creating

sublicenses with a limited number of individual licenses and custom expiration dates.

Deploy and Customize

o Mass Deployment and Administration: Parallels Toolbox Business Edition is

quickly and easily deployed on computers across an organization with standard software development tools. o Customizable Tool Library: Quickly and easily customize and control the list of

tools available to staff based on individual needs.

Availability and Pricing

Free trials of both Parallels Toolbox 3.0 for Windows and Mac, are each available today as a stand- alone products at www.parallels.com/toolbox and can be purchased for $19.99 per year. Each annual license includes free updates of new and enhanced tools as they become available several times a year.

About Parallels

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