> 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/ras-admin-guide/parallels-ras-21-administrators-guide/virtual-desktop-infrastructure-vdi/supported-providers.md).

# Supported providers

Parallels RAS supports hypervisor-based Providers and cloud-based Providers.

## **Hypervisors**

The following hypervisors are supported:

* Microsoft Hyper-V (Windows Server 2016 up to Windows Server 2025)
* Microsoft Hyper-V Failover Cluster (Windows Server 2016 up to Windows Server 2025)
* VMware vCenter 7.x**\***, 8.0
* VMware ESXi 7.x**\***, 8.0
* SC//HyperCore 9.4, 9.6
* Nutanix AHV (using Prism Element)\*\* AOS 6.10 LTS, AOS 7.3
* Nutanix AHV (using Prism Central) p.c. 7.3, p.c. 7.5
* Remote PC — This is a special type that allows you to create pools of Remote PCs. See [**Remote PC pools**](/landing/ras-admin-guide/parallels-ras-21-administrators-guide/virtual-desktop-infrastructure-vdi/remote-pc-pools-in-vdi.md)**.**

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**\*** VMware ends support of vSphere 7 on October 2, 2025. While you can still use this version with Parallels RAS 21, it is recommended to upgrade to vSphere 8.0 or newer to ensure long-term support.

\*\* Nutanix connection via Prism Element is being deprecated by Nutanix in October 2026. Therefore the Provider using Prism Central should be used by all customers moving forward.<br>

## **Cloud Providers**

* Microsoft Azure
* Amazon Web Services


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