- Apply Windows license to session host virtual machines
- Ways to use your Windows Virtual Desktop license
- Apply a Windows license to a session host VM
- Verify your session host VM is utilizing the licensing benefit
- Применение лицензии Windows к виртуальным машинам узла сеансов Apply Windows license to session host virtual machines
- Способы использования лицензии на виртуальные рабочие столы Windows Ways to use your Windows Virtual Desktop license
- Применение лицензии Windows к виртуальной машине узла сеансов Apply a Windows license to a session host VM
- Проверка того, что виртуальная машина узла сеансов использует преимущества лицензирования Verify your session host VM is utilizing the licensing benefit
- Windows Virtual Desktop pricing
- The best virtual desktop experience, delivered on Azure
- Personal Desktop example scenarios
- Multi-session Desktop example scenarios
- Azure pricing and purchasing options
- Connect with us directly
- See ways to purchase
- Windows Virtual Desktop pricing
- The best virtual desktop experience, delivered on Azure
- Personal Desktop example scenarios
- Multi-session Desktop example scenarios
- Azure pricing and purchasing options
- Connect with us directly
- See ways to purchase
Apply Windows license to session host virtual machines
Customers who are properly licensed to run Windows Virtual Desktop workloads are eligible to apply a Windows license to their session host virtual machines and run them without paying for another license. For more information, see Windows Virtual Desktop pricing.
Ways to use your Windows Virtual Desktop license
Windows Virtual Desktop licensing allows you to apply a license to any Windows or Windows Server virtual machine that is registered as a session host in a host pool and receives user connections. This license does not apply to virtual machines that are running as file share servers, domain controllers, and so on.
There are a few ways to use the Windows Virtual Desktop license:
- You can create a host pool and its session host virtual machines using the Azure Marketplace offering. Virtual machines created this way automatically have the license applied.
- You can create a host pool and its session host virtual machines using the GitHub Azure Resource Manager template. Virtual machines created this way automatically have the license applied.
- You can apply a license to an existing session host virtual machine. To do this, first follow the instructions in Create a host pool with PowerShell to create a host pool and associated VMs, then return to this article to learn how to apply the license.
Apply a Windows license to a session host VM
Make sure you have installed and configured the latest Azure PowerShell. Run the following PowerShell cmdlet to apply the Windows license:
Verify your session host VM is utilizing the licensing benefit
After deploying your VM, run this cmdlet ot verify the license type:
A session host VM with the applied Windows license will show you something like this:
VMs without the applied Windows license will show you something like this:
Run the following cmdlet to see a list of all session host VMs that have the Windows license applied in your Azure subscription:
Применение лицензии Windows к виртуальным машинам узла сеансов Apply Windows license to session host virtual machines
Клиенты, имеющие право на выполнение рабочих нагрузок виртуальных рабочих столов Windows, могут применить лицензию Windows к виртуальным машинам узла сеансов и запускать их без оплаты за другую лицензию. Customers who are properly licensed to run Windows Virtual Desktop workloads are eligible to apply a Windows license to their session host virtual machines and run them without paying for another license. Дополнительные сведения см. в разделе цены на виртуальные рабочие столы Windows. For more information, see Windows Virtual Desktop pricing.
Способы использования лицензии на виртуальные рабочие столы Windows Ways to use your Windows Virtual Desktop license
Лицензирование виртуальных рабочих столов Windows позволяет применять лицензии к любой виртуальной машине Windows или Windows Server, зарегистрированной как узел сеанса в пуле узлов и принимающей подключения пользователей. Windows Virtual Desktop licensing allows you to apply a license to any Windows or Windows Server virtual machine that is registered as a session host in a host pool and receives user connections. Эта лицензия не распространяется на виртуальные машины, работающие в качестве серверов файловых ресурсов, контроллеров домена и т. д. This license does not apply to virtual machines that are running as file share servers, domain controllers, and so on.
Существует несколько способов использования лицензии на виртуальные рабочие столы Windows. There are a few ways to use the Windows Virtual Desktop license:
- Вы можете создать пул узлов и виртуальные машины узла сеансов с помощью предложения Azure Marketplace. You can create a host pool and its session host virtual machines using the Azure Marketplace offering. Виртуальные машины, созданные таким образом, автоматически применяют лицензию. Virtual machines created this way automatically have the license applied.
- Пул узлов и виртуальные машины узла сеансов можно создать с помощью шаблона Azure Resource Manager GitHub. You can create a host pool and its session host virtual machines using the GitHub Azure Resource Manager template. Виртуальные машины, созданные таким образом, автоматически применяют лицензию. Virtual machines created this way automatically have the license applied.
- Вы можете применить лицензию к существующей виртуальной машине узла сеансов. You can apply a license to an existing session host virtual machine. Для этого сначала следуйте инструкциям в разделе Создание пула узлов с помощью PowerShell для создания пула узлов и связанных виртуальных машин, а затем вернитесь к этой статье, чтобы узнать, как применить эту лицензию. To do this, first follow the instructions in Create a host pool with PowerShell to create a host pool and associated VMs, then return to this article to learn how to apply the license.
Применение лицензии Windows к виртуальной машине узла сеансов Apply a Windows license to a session host VM
Убедитесь, что у вас установлена и настроена последняя версия Azure PowerShell. Make sure you have installed and configured the latest Azure PowerShell. Выполните следующий командлет PowerShell, чтобы применить лицензию Windows: Run the following PowerShell cmdlet to apply the Windows license:
Проверка того, что виртуальная машина узла сеансов использует преимущества лицензирования Verify your session host VM is utilizing the licensing benefit
После развертывания виртуальной машины выполните командлет, чтобы проверить тип лицензии: After deploying your VM, run this cmdlet ot verify the license type:
Виртуальная машина узла сеансов с примененной лицензией Windows отобразит примерно следующее: A session host VM with the applied Windows license will show you something like this:
Виртуальные машины без примененной лицензии Windows будут показывать примерно следующее: VMs without the applied Windows license will show you something like this:
Выполните следующий командлет, чтобы просмотреть список всех виртуальных машин узла сеансов, к которым назначена лицензия Windows в вашей подписке Azure: Run the following cmdlet to see a list of all session host VMs that have the Windows license applied in your Azure subscription:
Windows Virtual Desktop pricing
The best virtual desktop experience, delivered on Azure
Access Windows 10 Enterprise and Windows 7 Enterprise desktops and apps at no additional cost if you have an eligible Windows or Microsoft 365 licence. Get free Extended Security Updates until January 2023 for your Windows 7 virtual desktop—offering more options to support legacy apps while you transition to Windows 10.
Access desktops powered by Windows Server Remote Desktop Services desktops and apps at no additional cost if you are an eligible Microsoft Remote Desktop Services (RDS) Client Access Licence (CAL) customer.
You need an Azure account to quickly deploy and manage your virtualisation environment. Pay only for the virtual machines and storage you use and take advantage of options such as one-year or three-year Azure Reserved Virtual Machine Instances, which can save you up to 72 percent versus pay-as-you-go pricing. Reserved Virtual Machine Instances are flexible and can easily be exchanged or returned.
| Type | Description | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Virtualise Windows 10 and Windows 7 | Access Windows 10 Enterprise and Windows 7 Enterprise desktops and apps at no additional cost if you have an eligible Windows or Microsoft 365 licence. Get free Extended Security Updates until January 2023 for your Windows 7 virtual desktop—offering more options to support legacy apps while you transition to Windows 10. | You are eligible to access Windows 10 and Windows 7 with Windows Virtual Desktop if you have one of the following per user licenses*:
|
| Virtualise Windows Server | Access desktops powered by Windows Server Remote Desktop Services desktops and apps at no additional cost if you are an eligible Microsoft Remote Desktop Services (RDS) Client Access Licence (CAL) customer. | You are eligible to access Windows Server 2012 R2 and newer desktops and apps if you have a per-user or per-device RDS CAL license with active Software Assurance (SA). |
** Microsoft 365 Business Premium was previously named Microsoft 365 Business prior to 21st April 2020.
You need an Azure account and subscription to quickly deploy and manage your virtualisation environment. These are the Azure components that factor into the price of a Windows Virtual Desktop deployment.
- Virtual machines and operating system (OS) storage
- Data disk (personal desktop only)
- User profile storage
- Networking
Windows Virtual Desktop session host virtual machines (VMs) including Citrix Cloud and VMW Horizon Cloud on Azure deployments are charged at Linux compute rates for Windows 10 single, Windows 10 multi-session and Windows Server. Learn how to apply your license to a deployment at the Virtual Desktop documentation.
Take advantage of options such as one-year or three-year Azure Reserved Virtual Machine Instances, which can save you up to 72 percent versus pay-as-you-go pricing. Reserved Virtual Machine Instances are flexible and can easily be exchanged or returned.
Personal Desktop example scenarios
Sample use cases for single users accessing a persistent virtual desktop
| Example workloads | Number of users in scenario | Type of user | vCPUs | RAM | East US Pricing | West Europe Pricing | Southeast Asia Pricing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graphics Workstation | 100 | Engineers and graphic designers with 3D modeling, simulations and CAD workloads. Users spend 5-6 hours a day requiring workstation capability. | 12 | 112 GB | See estimate | See estimate | See estimate |
| Microsoft Office | 1000 | Standard knowledge workers making use of Microsoft Office products. Users work 8-10 hour days. | 2 | 4 GB | See estimate | See estimate | See estimate |
Multi-session Desktop example scenarios
Sample use cases for multiple users sharing a pooled (non-persistent) virtual desktop
| Example workloads | Number of users in scenario | Type of user | User density | East US Pricing | West Europe Pricing | Southeast Asia Pricing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Office | 1000 | Standard knowledge workers making use of Microsoft Office products. 24/7 RI is used to avoid need for management of virtual machines. | 2 per vCPU | See estimate | See estimate | See estimate |
| Call center/data entry | 1000 | Call center users with low intensity workloads, primarily engaged in data entry. Users operate in three 8-hour shifts, making a 24/7 RI instance the most cost effective option. | 6 per vCPU | See estimate | See estimate | See estimate |
Azure pricing and purchasing options
Connect with us directly
Get a walkthrough of Azure pricing. Understand pricing for your cloud solution, learn about cost optimisation and request a custom proposal.
See ways to purchase
Purchase Azure services through the Azure website, a Microsoft representative or an Azure partner.
Windows Virtual Desktop pricing
The best virtual desktop experience, delivered on Azure
Access Windows 10 Enterprise and Windows 7 Enterprise desktops and apps at no additional cost if you have an eligible Windows or Microsoft 365 licence. Get free Extended Security Updates until January 2023 for your Windows 7 virtual desktop – offering more options to support legacy apps while you transition to Windows 10.
Access desktops powered by Windows Server Remote Desktop Services desktops and apps at no additional cost if you are an eligible Microsoft Remote Desktop Services (RDS) Client Access License (CAL) customer.
You need an Azure account to quickly deploy and manage your virtualisation environment. Only pay for the virtual machines and storage you use and take advantage of options such as one-year or three-year Azure Reserved Virtual Machine Instances, which can save you up to 72 per cent versus pay-as-you-go pricing. Reserved Virtual Machine Instances are flexible and can easily be exchanged or returned.
| Type | Description | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Virtualise Windows 10 and Windows 7 | Access Windows 10 Enterprise and Windows 7 Enterprise desktops and apps at no additional cost if you have an eligible Windows or Microsoft 365 licence. Get free Extended Security Updates until January 2023 for your Windows 7 virtual desktop – offering more options to support legacy apps while you transition to Windows 10. | You are eligible to access Windows 10 and Windows 7 with Windows Virtual Desktop if you have one of the following per-user licences*:
|
| Virtualise Windows Server | Access desktops powered by Windows Server Remote Desktop Services desktops and apps at no additional cost if you are an eligible Microsoft Remote Desktop Services (RDS) Client Access License (CAL) customer. | You are eligible to access Windows Server 2012 R2 and newer desktops and apps if you have a per-user or per-device RDS CAL licence with active Software Assurance (SA). |
** Microsoft 365 Business Premium was previously named Microsoft 365 Business prior to 21 April 2020.
You need an Azure account and subscription to quickly deploy and manage your virtualisation environment. These are the Azure components that factor into the price of a Windows Virtual Desktop deployment.
- Virtual machines and operating system (OS) storage
- Data disk (personal desktop only)
- User profile storage
- Networking
Windows Virtual Desktop session host virtual machines (VMs), including Citrix Cloud and VMW Horizon Cloud on Azure deployments, are charged at Linux compute rates for Windows 10 single, Windows 10 multi-session and Windows Server. Learn how to apply your licence to a deployment at the Virtual Desktop documentation.
Take advantage of options such as one-year or three-year Azure Reserved Virtual Machine Instances, which can save you up to 72 per cent versus pay-as-you-go pricing. Reserved Virtual Machine Instances are flexible and can easily be exchanged or returned.
Personal Desktop example scenarios
Sample use cases for single users accessing a persistent virtual desktop
| Example workloads | Number of users in scenario | Type of user | vCPUs | RAM | East US Pricing | West Europe Pricing | Southeast Asia Pricing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graphics Workstation | 100 | Engineers and graphic designers with 3D modelling, simulations and CAD workloads. Users spend 5-6 hours a day requiring workstation capability. | 12 | 112 GB | See estimate | See estimate | See estimate |
| Microsoft Office | 1000 | Standard knowledge workers making use of Microsoft Office products. Users work 8-10-hour days. | 2 | 4 GB | See estimate | See estimate | See estimate |
Multi-session Desktop example scenarios
Sample use cases for multiple users sharing a pooled (non-persistent) virtual desktop
| Example workloads | Number of users in scenario | Type of user | User density | East US Pricing | West Europe Pricing | Southeast Asia Pricing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Office | 1000 | Standard knowledge workers making use of Microsoft Office products. 24/7 RI is used to avoid the need for management of virtual machines. | 2 per vCPU | See estimate | See estimate | See estimate |
| Call centre/data entry | 1000 | Call centre users with low intensity workloads, primarily engaged in data entry. Users operate in three 8-hour shifts, making a 24/7 RI instance the most cost effective option. | 6 per vCPU | See estimate | See estimate | See estimate |
Azure pricing and purchasing options
Connect with us directly
Get a walkthrough of Azure pricing. Understand pricing for your cloud solution, learn about cost optimisation and request a custom proposal.
See ways to purchase
Purchase Azure services through the Azure website, a Microsoft representative or an Azure partner.
