diff --git a/windows/deployment/vda-subscription-activation.md b/windows/deployment/vda-subscription-activation.md index c7c43f8741..a478f26f76 100644 --- a/windows/deployment/vda-subscription-activation.md +++ b/windows/deployment/vda-subscription-activation.md @@ -1,7 +1,7 @@ --- -title: Configure VDA for Windows 10 Subscription Activation +title: Configure VDA for Windows 10/11 Subscription Activation ms.reviewer: -manager: laurawi +manager: dougeby ms.audience: itpro ms.author: greglin author: greg-lindsay @@ -18,7 +18,11 @@ ms.topic: article ms.collection: M365-modern-desktop --- -# Configure VDA for Windows 10 Subscription Activation +# Configure VDA for Windows 10/11 Subscription Activation + +Applies to: +- Windows 10 +- Windows 11 This document describes how to configure virtual machines (VMs) to enable [Windows 10/11 Subscription Activation](windows-10-subscription-activation.md) in a Windows Virtual Desktop Access (VDA) scenario. Windows VDA is a device or user-based licensing mechanism for managing access to virtual desktops. @@ -29,17 +33,18 @@ Deployment instructions are provided for the following scenarios: ## Requirements -- VMs must be running Windows 10 Pro, version 1703 (also known as the Creator's Update) or later. +- VMs must be running Windows 10 Pro, version 1703 or later (Windows 11 is "later"). - VMs must be Active Directory-joined or Azure Active Directory (AAD)-joined. -- VMs must be generation 1. -- VMs must be hosted by a [Qualified Multitenant Hoster](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/CloudandHosting/licensing_sca.aspx) (QMTH). +- VMs must be hosted by a Qualified Multitenant Hoster (QMTH). + - For more information, see (Qualified Multitenant Hoster (QMTH) +Program)[https://download.microsoft.com/download/3/D/4/3D445779-2870-4E3D-AFCB-D35D2E1BC095/QMTH%20Authorized%20Partner%20List.pdf] ## Activation ### Scenario 1 -- The VM is running Windows 10, version 1803 or later. -- The VM is hosted in Azure or another [Qualified Multitenant Hoster](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/CloudandHosting/licensing_sca.aspx) (QMTH). +- The VM is running Windows 10, version 1803 or later (ex: Windows 11). +- The VM is hosted in Azure or another Qualified Multitenant Hoster (QMTH). When a user with VDA rights signs in to the VM using their AAD credentials, the VM is automatically stepped-up to Enterprise and activated. There is no need to perform Windows 10 Pro activation. This eliminates the need to maintain KMS or MAK in the qualifying cloud infrastructure. @@ -51,9 +56,9 @@ Deployment instructions are provided for the following scenarios: ### Scenario 3 -- The VM is running Windows 10, version 1703 or 1709, or the hoster is not an authorized [QMTH](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/CloudandHosting/licensing_sca.aspx) partner. +- The VM is running Windows 10, version 1703 or 1709, or the hoster is not an authorized [QMTH](https://download.microsoft.com/download/3/D/4/3D445779-2870-4E3D-AFCB-D35D2E1BC095/QMTH%20Authorized%20Partner%20List.pdf) partner. - In this scenario, the underlying Windows 10 Pro license must be activated prior to Subscription Activation of Windows 10 Enterprise. Activation is accomplished using a Windows 10 Pro Generic Volume License Key (GVLK) and a Volume License KMS activation server provided by the hoster. Alternatively, a KMS activation server can be used. KMS activation is provided for Azure VMs. For more information, see [Troubleshoot Azure Windows virtual machine activation problems](/azure/virtual-machines/troubleshooting/troubleshoot-activation-problems). + In this scenario, the underlying Windows 10/11 Pro license must be activated prior to Subscription Activation of Windows 10/11 Enterprise. Activation is accomplished using a Generic Volume License Key (GVLK) and a Volume License KMS activation server provided by the hoster. Alternatively, a KMS activation server can be used. KMS activation is provided for Azure VMs. For more information, see [Troubleshoot Azure Windows virtual machine activation problems](/azure/virtual-machines/troubleshooting/troubleshoot-activation-problems). For examples of activation issues, see [Troubleshoot the user experience](./deploy-enterprise-licenses.md#troubleshoot-the-user-experience). @@ -147,6 +152,6 @@ To create custom RDP settings for Azure: ## Related topics -[Windows 10 Subscription Activation](windows-10-subscription-activation.md) +[Windows 10/11 Subscription Activation](windows-10-subscription-activation.md)
[Recommended settings for VDI desktops](/windows-server/remote/remote-desktop-services/rds-vdi-recommendations)
[Licensing the Windows Desktop for VDI Environments](https://download.microsoft.com/download/1/1/4/114A45DD-A1F7-4910-81FD-6CAF401077D0/Microsoft%20VDI%20and%20VDA%20FAQ%20v3%200.pdf) \ No newline at end of file