Parallels DaaS 20250114 (14 January 2025) New: The list of sessions in Parallels DaaS Management Portal shows virtual machine names. New: Users can set higher screen resolution when launching applications and desktops. Parallels DaaS 20241211 (11 December 2024) New: Ability to manually add applications that were not detected automatically. Improved: Various user experience improvements. Parallels DaaS 20241127 (27 November 2024) New: Ability to duplicate applications from Parallels DaaS Management Portal Improved: Various user experience improvements. Parallels DaaS 20241113 (13 November 2024) New: Added tooltips that show application details in Parallels DaaS User Portal. New: Redesigned the "Application" category in Parallels DaaS Management Portal for a better user experience. New: Administrators can now edit application icons, parameters, and descriptions. New: License usage overview. Improved: User experience. 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. a. 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
