Hence, if you intend to use PCs already covered with SA to access your VDI environment, no additional licensing is required.
What if I intend to use my PCs to access my VDI environment? Do I still need Windows VDA?Īs of July 1st, 2010, the rights to access virtual desktops have been included as a benefit of Windows Software Assurance. Microsoft reserves the right to change prices at any time. Pricing is retail pricing in USD, and prices may vary depending on your location and agreement with Microsoft.
Windows VDA is available for $100 / year / device through all major Microsoft Volume Licensing (VL) programs. Windows VDA is a device based subscription designed to help organizations license devices that do not qualify for Windows ClientSA, such as thin clients and contractor-owned PCs, so these devices can access a virtual desktop.
What is Windows Virtual Desktop Access (VDA)? Windows VDA is also applicable to third party devices, such as contractor or employee-owned PCs. Customers who want to use devices that do not qualify for Windows Client SA, such as thin clients, will need to license thosedevices with Windows Virtual Desktop Access (VDA) in order to access a Windows VDI desktop.Customers who intend to use PCscovered under SA have access to their Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) desktops at no additional charge. Virtual desktop access rights are a benefit of Windows Client Software Assurance (SA).
Microsoft licenses Windows for virtual desktops by access device: How does Microsoft license the Windows ® desktop for virtual environments? Licensing the Windows Desktop for VDI Environments