Parallels Client

Parallels Client

The Parallels Client grants your device the ability to access DataSight from the Parallels RAS on any operating system including Macintosh, Linux, Android and iOS, which do not otherwise offer a platform to run DataSight. To do this, simply install your platform-specific Parallels Client and connect to DataSight through it.  Use the following guide to run DataSight through Parallels Client for a Windows Desktop.

 

Meet System Requirements

Before installing DataSight Cloud Client for Windows, ensure that your system meets the following software and hardware requirements:

  • Windows XP SP3, Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10.
  • The same hardware requirements as specified by Microsoft for the above versions of Windows.
  • Some features (high colour graphics, sound, etc.) will only be available if your Windows computer has the appropriate hardware installed and is properly configured.

 

Install the Parallels Client for Windows

  1. Download an appropriate 32 bit or 64 bit Parallels Client MSI installer for your Windows system from http://www.parallels.com/au/products/ras/download/client/ to a location on your device.
  2. Run the installation file. The Setup Wizard should now appear.
  3. Click Next to proceed with the installation.
  4. Accept the terms in the License Agreement to proceed. Then click Next.
  5. Click Change to install at a different location. Otherwise click Next.
  6. Select to Install Single Sign-On component or Do not install Single Sign-On component. If unsure, select Do not install Single Sign-On component.
  7. Click Next to proceed.
  8. Click Install to begin installation. Please wait for the installation to complete. You may need to grant the application User Account Control. Click Yes when prompted.
  9. Click Finish to exit the Setup Wizard after successful installation of Parallels Client. The Parallels Client should launch shortly. Otherwise launch Parallels Client from your applications.

 

Login via Parallels Client

  1. Launch Parallels Client
  2. In the Parallels Client, click File. Then select New Connection.
  3. Select Parallels Remote Application Server. Then click OK.
  4. Enter Server: datasight.cloud
    1. Enter Connection Mode as Direct SSL Mode.
    2. Click Advanced Settings and ensure Port 443 is entered under Connections Tab, then click OK.
    3. If there are security issues, you may need to contact your IT Administrator.
  5. (Optional) You may enter a Friendly Name if you wish.
  6. Click OK.
  7. Select Authentication Type: Credentials
    1. Enter User Name.
    2. Enter Password.
    3. Click Connect.
  8. Upon successful connection, you will see the main Parallels Client window where a DataSight application short cut will be displayed. Double-click DataSight to launch the program.
  9. Click Yes in the Security Alert to proceed with the server security certificate information. DataSight will attempt to connect to the DataSight database, during which time it flashes connecting.
  10. Upon successful connection, DataSight’s login window should appear. You can then connect to your database.