> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.parallels.com/landing/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.parallels.com/landing/pd-ag/parallels-desktop-business-administrators-guide/deploying-parallels-desktop-for-mac-business-edition/alternative-mass-deployment-via-deployment-package/preparing-the-autodeploy-package/optional-adding-the-parallels-desktop-installation-image.md).

# \[OPTIONAL] Adding the Parallels Desktop Installation Image

By default, you can skip this step and allow the Autodeploy package to simply download the latest version of Parallels Desktop installation image from the Parallels Server.

{% hint style="info" %}
**Note**: If you are deploying to a mixed fleet of Intel and Apple silicon Macs, skipping this step is recommended, as Parallels Desktop 27 drops support for Intel Macs.

By default, Parallels Server will automatically resolve requests, providing the latest overall version of Parallels Desktop for Apple silicon Macs and the latest version of Parallels Desktop 26 for Intel Macs.
{% endhint %}

However, if you wish to include a specific build in the package, open the **Parallels Desktop DMG** folder and copy the Parallels Desktop installation image file to it (the `.dmg` file). If you don't have the file, you can download it:

* [Latest Apple silicon version](https://link.parallels.com/link/K7m2Qd8xLp4B/).
* [Latest Intel Mac version](https://link.parallels.com/link/66a0eecfbfZ6/).

The package should now look like this:

<figure><img src="https://github.com/Parallels-Corp/DI-OPS-pd-docs/blob/master/evergreen/.gitbook/assets/PDFM-121670_Autodeploy_Pkg_with_DMG.png" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

Please note that the Parallels Desktop installation image file name on the screenshot above is just an example. In your case, the file name will also include the current build number information.


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