What is VDA license?

What is VDA license?

Windows Virtual Desktop Access (VDA) is an authorization strategy that requires each device seeking access to a Windows virtual desktop in a virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) to be licensed.

What is Enterprise VDA?

It is a desktop and application virtualization service that allows licensed users to access Windows 10 virtual machines using Windows Enterprise E3/E5, Windows VDA E3/E5 or Microsoft 365 suite license on a per-user basis. Windows 10 Enterprise Versus Windows VDA.

Is VDA included in M365?

For users without a qualifying Windows device, there is a “VDA Add-On for M365 E3/E5” that must be purchased.

How much is a VDA license?

$100 / year / device
How much does Windows VDA cost? At retail, Windows VDA costs $100 / year / device.

What is Windows 11 Enterprise N VDA?

Windows VDA is a device or user-based licensing mechanism for managing access to virtual desktops. Deployment instructions are provided for the following scenarios: Active Directory-joined VMs. Azure Active Directory-joined VMs.

How do I license my Microsoft VDA?

There is currently no option to license Windows VDA per user. However, the extended roaming benefit allows the primary user of a Windows VDA device to access their VDI desktop from any non-corporate device outside of the corporate network, thereby providing tremendous flexibility.

Does Microsoft E3 include VDA?

The Windows 10 Enterprise E3 Add-on may also be assigned to the primary user of a primary device licensed with Windows VDA per device and gives the user all the rights of Windows VDA per User.

Do I need VDA license?

Do I still need Windows VDA? Yes. If you are accessing a Windows client OS as your guest operat- ing system in the datacenter from any non-SA device (including thin clients, iPads, etc), Windows VDA is the appropriate licensing vehicle regardless of the VDI software vendor you choose.

What is VDA in Azure?

Windows VDA is a device or user-based licensing mechanism for managing access to virtual desktops. Deployment instructions are provided for the following scenarios: Active Directory-joined VMs. Azure Active Directory-joined VMs. Azure Gallery VMs.

What is Windows 11 enterprise N VDA?

What is a XenApp VDA?

The VDA is installed on the Citrix XenApp server that runs the applications or virtual desktops for the user. It enables the machines to register with Delivery Controllers and manage the High Definition experience (HDX) connection to a user device.

What license is required for Azure Virtual Desktop?

The users don’t need a separate license like Microsoft 365 to access Azure Virtual Desktop.

What is a VDA server?

The Virtual Delivery Agent (VDA) enables connections to applications and desktops. The VDA is installed on the Citrix XenApp server that runs the applications or virtual desktops for the user.

How do I register with VDA with delivery controller?

Registry-based

1. On the Delivery Controller page in the VDA installation wizard, select Do it manually. Then, enter the FQDN of an installed Controller and then click Add.
2. For a command-line VDA installation, use the /controllers option and specify the FQDNs of the installed Controllers or Cloud Connectors.

How is VDI licensed?

VDI Suites are licensed on a per device basis, which means that only the number of devices accessing the VDI environment matters for the number of VDI Suite licenses required. The number of VMs accessed by each device does not matter for the number of VDI Suite licenses needed.