The StudioPlus product family is a robust set of applications designed for many different types of businesses. With the popularity of both Windows and Mac operating systems, we are committed to developing quality solutions that run on the widest number of devices possible.
Stratus on a Mac #
Stratus is our most popular solution for Mac-based businesses because of its unique three-in-one approach. With Stratus you have three ways to access your cloud-based data – by logging in to your Stratus website from any computer, tablet, or mobile device, through our mobile app installed on your iOS device, and through the desktop app. The desktop app is the only piece of Stratus that requires Windows. If you choose to use the Stratus Desktop app, you may simply need one computer – either a PC or a Mac running Windows – that is reserved for the desktop app. Take a look at the options below for incorporating a Windows application into a Mac environment.
Stratus Desktop on a Mac #
When you need to run a Windows application on a Mac, the most popular options are to use Boot Camp, Parallels, or VMware Fusion. While these products are slightly different in their operation, they all allow the Mac to run Stratus Desktop.
Boot Camp #
Intel-based Mac computers include a built-in utility called Boot Camp. Setup is simple. Boot Camp allows you to switch back and forth between Mac and Windows by rebooting your computer.
Parallels Desktop® #
Parallels Desktop allows for an integrated solution in which both the Mac and Windows sessions are open at the same time. It also offers a cohesive mode in which both sessions are blended within the operating system. Preferences can be set to tell the Mac side to open programs in the Windows side and vice-versa. This is a very popular option.
VMware Fusion® #
Similar to Parallels Desktop in how it operates, VMware Fusion is an easy, reliable way to run Windows applications on a Mac. It also offers a cohesive option (referred to as Unity Mode) in which the two operating systems are blended.
Both Parallels and Fusion support additional features such as taking “Snapshots” of the Windows environment at pre-set intervals. If Windows ever experiences an issue, a previous snapshot can be restored. These programs also offer file and folder sharing between the Mac and Windows sides, making it possible to import images into Stratus Desktop and then open those same images in the Mac OS for editing.