> 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-enterprise-quick-start-guide/scenario-based-quick-start-blueprints/scenario-b-knowledge-workers-and-enterprise-fleet.md).

# Scenario B: Knowledge Workers & Enterprise Fleet

### Who this fits

Standard fleet employees who need a managed, consistent Windows experience, with line-of-business apps delivered centrally rather than installed by hand.

### Architecture at a glance

Same architecture as described in [Overview & Decision Matrix](/landing/pd-ag/parallels-desktop-enterprise-quick-start-guide/overview-and-decision-matrix-at-a-glance.md#core-deployment-architecture): the Management Portal sources Windows declaratively, Jamf Pro installs and configures Parallels Desktop, and the resulting VM enrolls in Intune.

### Deployment method and why

**Declarative**. This group runs a standard fleet image, and Intune delivers line-of-business apps after enrollment — no need to bake apps into a custom `.pvmp`.

### Management Portal policy settings

Create a policy for the knowledge workers' user group with a Golden Image set to **Declarative** / **Windows Enterprise**. Recommended settings for this group:

* **Security Controls**: Limit users to provisioned VMs only · Do not allow removing provisioned VMs · Do not allow editing Parallels Desktop preferences.
* **VM Settings**: Clipboard/Drag-and-drop: Bidirectional · VM startup: Ready in background · Do not allow external devices.

See [Stage 3: Management Portal & Remote Policy Setup](/landing/pd-ag/parallels-desktop-enterprise-quick-start-guide/end-to-end-implementation-stages-technical-workflow/stage-3-management-portal-and-remote-policy-setup.md) for how to create the policy, and the full comparison across scenarios.

### Role handoffs

* **Portal Admin** — creates the policy and Golden Image, assigns the knowledge workers group, applies the Security Controls above.
* **Mac Admin** — confirms Parallels Desktop is deployed via the Jamf app profile.
* **Windows-Identity Admin** — confirms Intune app assignment policies deliver the required line-of-business apps to the enrolled VM.

### Verification

In the Management Portal, open the Golden Image card and confirm the fleet's VMs show as provisioned. Ask a sample user to confirm Windows completes first boot, signs in with their corporate account, and receives the assigned line-of-business apps automatically.

### Where to go next

Continue to [Stage 1: Account, SSO & Licensing Configuration](https://github.com/Parallels-Corp/DI-OPS-prls-docs/tree/master/parallels-desktop/admin/end-to-end-implementation-stages-technical-workflow/stage-1-account-sso-and-licensing-configuration.md) to set up the knowledge workers group's sublicense and activation.


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