Licensing windows desktop operating system for use with virtual. Secure virtual desktop infrastructure vdi service details. Microsoft releases new faq doc to clarify vdi, vda, and. The only scenario where you would not need windows vda is if you were using pcs covered under software assurance as the access devices, since virtual desktop access rights are included as a benefit of sa. Information on product material content laws and regulations. How to justify the business case for virtual desktop.
Workspace one enterprise for vdi includes all the features of the. As we have been interacting with customers and partners over the past couple of weeks and based on those conversations, i want to provide a primer on the desktop virtualization solutions licensing options provided by vmware. Why microsoft is sabotaging desktop virtualization infoworld. Microsoft releases new faq doc to clarify vdi, vda, and rds licensing.
At any time, 150 windows client os vms are being accessed using vdi. Standard end user license agreement eula stratodesk. Ive read that the licensing doesnt allow sketchup to be used in virtualized environments. Solve the mystery of vdi licenses a vdi deployment is tricky enough without worrying about having the right vdi licensing. Cisco jabber for windows cisco jabber softphone for vdi. It shops find ways around costly windows licensing rules for vdi, daas. Licensing the windows client os on vdi today directions. To access this server software legally, a client access license cal may be required. So, without further ado, i give you an alternative approach to microsofts vda license. In computing, virtualisation refers to the act of creating a virtual rather than actual version of something, including virtual computer hardware platforms, storage devices, and computer network resources. Microsoft vdi is a leading cloudbased it management software, it is designed to support small, medium and large size business. Find answers to windows server 2016 vdi licensing considerations from the expert community at experts exchange. For additional information on vsphere licensing, please read bogomil balkansky, vp, product managements blog here.
Information on electronic waste laws and regulations, including products, batteries, and packaging. This brief applies to all microsoft licensing programs. Theres a big problem with microsofts vdi rules the. Nvidia vgpu software products can be purchased as either perpetual license with yearly support updates and maintenance agreement sums, or as an annual subscription. Check out this article on how to license windows 8 in a vmware horizon view.
Licensing windows for vdi microsoft has announced changes to its licensing model for windowsbased desktops in a vdi environment, which will come into effect on july 1st, 2010. Issues with vditype desktop virtualization are mainly related to. May 12, 2015 theres a big problem with microsofts vdi rules. Microsofts licensing rules for vdi cost you more but that benign neglect of its anti vdi licensing provision changed about two years ago with the release of the vista enterprise centralized. Microsoft windows 7 or 8 through vda, csl and sa in a vdi environment. Question about micorsoft licensing for office with vdi.
Apr 12, 2012 microsoft releases new faq doc to clarify vdi, vda, and rds licensing. Microsofts licensing rules for vdi cost you more but that benign neglect of its antivdi licensing provision changed about two years ago with the release of the vista enterprise centralized. International law governs software rights, but most developers use. Understanding microsofts new windows virtual desktop licensing with software assurance. When licensing is enforced through software, nvidia vgpu software runs at reduced capability until the virtual machine vm that is running the software obtains a license. Microsoft needs to adjust this, or risk losing its client. This analysis focuses on the tangible costs quantifiable dollars.
Windows server 2016 vdi licensing considerations solutions. With windows expected later this year, microsoft partners whove been hamstrung by the companys desktop virtualization licensing are. That means if they did not purchase with software assurance, there is no option for them to use virtual desktops from a true licensing perspective. Sep 10, 20 10 vdi mistakes to avoid by scott matteson in 10 things, in virtualization on september 10, 20, 1. While this license option limits the use of vsan to vdi workloads only, vsan for. Jun 29, 2015 new easy ways to license microsoft windows and office for vmware horizon view virtual desktops vdi by philvirtual on june 29, 2015 in vdi, vmware an extremely complicated concept to understand is microsoft licensing in general. The microsoft vdi suites provide the following three key benefits. Vdi licensingpricing and requirements vmware communities. This session covers how to license components of a vdi solution and what kind of licensing options are available. Smbs are ready for microsoft to let daas out of the box now, but microsoft licensing policies are holding the market back. Client licensing user guide nvidia virtual gpu software. Ive heard that its possible to license windows 10 w software assurance peruser now. Microsoft licensing and virtual desktops gunnar berger. Virtual desktop infrastructure vdi service details.
For university of georgia faculty and staff who have a need to work with restricted information ssn, hippa data, credit card data, eits offers a secure virtual desktop instance that can be used to access and work with these data in a secure manner. If youre talking virtual desktop infrastructure or vdi there are a few. As an ex software license auditor at kpmg specializing in microsoft licensing, ive seen firsthand how organizations large and small misunderstand the licensing impacts of virtualizing their desktops. There is a disconnect between the licensing team and whats going on in the vdi world. Nvidia virtual gpu packaging, pricing, and licensing guide.
The microsoft vdi suites provide a simple licensing vehicle for the microsoft virtual desktop infrastructure and management components. Aug 30, 2019 vdi software went handinhand with hefty licensing fees and lockin to vendor hardware, both of which drove up acquisition prices. In this document, we have compiled a cost comparison of vdi solutions by leading vendors. For example, in figure 8 below, the instances move from server a to server c and the licenses to run those instances are reassigned from server a to server c. As of july 1, microsoft will bundle vdivda licensing for the windows client os into.
Licensing microsoft server products with microsoft virtual. Jul 01, 2010 avail of windows vda and windows client software assurance benefits today. Provision virtual or remote desktops and applications through a single vdi. Guide microsoft windows virtual client licensing explained.
Vdi also requires constant, goodbandwidth network connectivity between the endpoint devices and the backend servers, so its not a good fit if offline mobility is required or if branch. Im trying to set up an vdi environment on my company, and i have some questions about the licenses that we need. Solution providers learn how to overcome software licensing issues in desktop. At the moment, you need the virtual enterprise centralized desktop vecd license if you run windows desktops in a vdi environment. They are using applications that run on jvm and also, they use. Vdi solutions are generally complex to implement and have high capital expenditures because of the cost of highend server hardware and software licensing. Licenses needed to implement and use xendesktop ask question. Mar, 2012 microsoft partners want simpler vdi licensing in windows 8. Virtual desktop access rights are a benefit of windows client. With windows expected later this year, microsoft partners whove been hamstrung by.
Microsoft partners want simpler vdi licensing in windows 8. If you want to operate xendesktop other vdi technologies are available in a corporate environment, you will encounter no issues around licensing, particularly if you have a. How to justify the business case for virtual desktop infrastructure licensing. Vdi software went handinhand with hefty licensing fees and lockin to vendor hardware, both of which drove up acquisition prices. This includes thirdparty vdi solutions in addition to vmware horizon. Cost comparison real costs of vdi are hard to find out, hard to compare and hard to quantify tangibly. When you license software, you acquire the right to use the software according to either the enduserlicensing agreement eula or the product usage rights pur, or both. The perpetual license gives the user the right to use the software indefinitely, with no expi ration. Microsoft licenses windows for virtual desktops by access device. In my research i really want to figure out what licenses are required to run a windows desktop virtually. Jan 22, 2020 information on product material content laws and regulations. Since vdivda is a software assurance benefit, your customer must purchase their desktop os with software assurance to have vdi rights.
Vda is included with software assurance sa licensing, but only for windows devices. Required license for vdi concurrent solution licensing. However more recently, edge computing and hyperconvergence have disrupted the vdi market. Jun 24, 2014 licenses needed to implement and use xendesktop ask question. It shops find ways around costly windows licensing rules. Awingu is a layer on top, and all the rules of the game will apply. Further to this vmware does offer an alternate license model for vdi which gives a reduced functionality host platform for a reduced cost. Jelle wijndelts is a sam consultant at snow software and a specialist in software licensing for a virtualized estate. Microsoft licensing for virtual desktops explained vdiworks.
Virtualization began in the 1960s, as a method of logically dividing the system resources provided by mainframe computers between different applications. Reassigning a software license means to designate that license to another server so that it becomes the server licensed to run that software. New easy ways to license microsoft windows and office for. Unless you have enterprise already with software assurance sa then youre covered for the vda license but must maintain sa. Microsoft vdi received a rating of 3 from itqlick team.
This analysis focuses on the tangible costs quantifiable dollars spent. May 28, 2012 licensing devices for windows vdi access. Each fpp license permits use of only a single vm per user. Find answers to question about micorsoft licensing for office with vdi involved from the expert community at experts exchange. Option 1 microsoft software assurance sa the easiest way to access virtual desktops from a pc is to have a current windows client software. A vm obtains a license over the network from an nvidia vgpu software license server. At a time when inperson interactions are at a minimum, how can companies tell if their employees are struggling. The following restrictions on fpp licensing apply to vdi scenarios. Snow presales expert, florian jorno explores the difficulties faced by organizations when it comes to licensing vdi implementations. The license is checked out or borrowed when the vm is booted, and returned when the vm is shut down. What about an rdp connection to a vdi without the use of rds. New easy ways to license microsoft windows and office for vmware horizon view virtual desktops vdi by philvirtual on june 29, 2015 in vdi, vmware an extremely complicated concept to understand is microsoft licensing in general.
Licensing the windows desktop for vdi environments microsoft. Oct 24, 2017 solve the mystery of vdi licenses a vdi deployment is tricky enough without worrying about having the right vdi licensing. Stay one step ahead of the problems by knowing which license to use. How to license windows 8 in a vmware horizon view deployment. The microsoft rds solution can provide flexible options in providing a virtual desktop or a remoteappor your virtual desktops can include remoteapps as well. Because of this, vdi adoption in large enterprises did not achieve the meteoric adoption rates that were initially anticipated. Knoa software measures remote worker effectiveness. Microsofts licensing makes vdi unaffordable, to keep its stranglehold. We will be using dell r730 servers, ati firepro s7150 graphics, vmware vsphere 6. Virtual desktop infrastructure vdi there are many scenarios where you would opt to not go the rds route and need your users to access a windows desktop operating system such as windows 7 or windows 8. Learn how the horizon universal license gives you the flexibility to deploy in the. Theres a big problem with microsofts vdi rules the register. They raised it with us but we stuck to the one size fits all license model.
Cisco jabber for windows and cisco jabber softphone for vdi are a part of cisco unified workspace licensing. To correctly access the windows client os running on a vdi, the device must be a windows licensed device with an active software assurance sa subscription, a device with an intune subscription license sl, or a device with a virtual desktop access vda subscription. Mar 28, 2018 find answers to windows server 2016 vdi licensing considerations from the expert community at experts exchange. The vdi suites complement windows vda and follow the same device subscription license model. Today i was investigating the license requirements for virtual desktops and ran into something downright silly, but completely legitimate. How microsoft licensing is throttling desktop as a service.
In this case depending on whether you are covered under software assurance sa or not, the licensing cost varies. Hence, each vm needs its own licensed copy of windows for vdi. Solve the mystery of vdi licenses searchvirtualdesktop. For windows desktop operating system software licenses acquired through the oem channel, the windows. My company is upgrading the it infrastructure so that all users work in a virtual infrastructure using rds terminal services to better handle and manage multiple connected sites.