Hi, I always seem to browse thru the VDA Faq everytime I need to do up a proposal for a Desktop Virtualization solution. Can anyone clarify some things that are vague for me right now. 1) If current environment all users use OEM machines with Windows XP, say VDI is rolled out using Windows 7. We know we would need to get the VDA license per device that is about to access the Virtual Desktops. But how about the Windows 7 Base OS license itself? Is there a need to buy 1 Volume License Windows 7 media when preparing the master image using that OS? 2) How does the VDA usage rights extend when the users primary using it, goes home and uses their own home PCs to connect back to their virtual desktops? Do we need to get another VDA license for that use? Thanks,

Hi, Please check the following link: Licensing Windows for Virtual Desktops Whitepaper Licensing Windows for VDI Environments Hope it helps. Alex ZhaoPlease remember to click Mark as Answer on the post that helps you, and to click Unmark as Answer if a marked post does not actually answer your question. This can be beneficial to other community members reading the thread.

Hi, Seems the OS license is included as part of VDA. WINDOWS VDA BENEFITS PCs covered under Windows Client SA and thin clients licensed with Windows VDA both get the same set of benefits for accessing virtual desktops. In general the benefits address the major concerns when moving the desktop to the datacenter, but many are forward thinking around how VDI can enable greater business flexibility. Benefits unique to the Windows VDA license include: • Install Windows 7/Windows Vista/Windows XP virtual machines on any combination of hardware and storage • Unlimited movement between servers and storage I think that covers my question Thanks