Amazon Web Services Evidence

Windows Desktop Client BYOL requirements

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Kind: FAQ excerpt
Excerpt: Yes. Per Microsoft licensing requirements, VDA E3/E5 user licenses (purchased under subscription from Microsoft) are required for Windows Desktop Client BYOL on AWS. Dedicated infrastructure is also a requirement, and options include EC2 Dedicated Host, EC2 Dedicated Instance, EC2 Bare Metal, Amazon Elastic VMware Service (EVS), or dedicated WorkSpaces (50 seat minimum).
Locator: Licensing - Windows Client: Can I bring my own Windows Desktop Client licenses for use on AWS?
Applies to: Windows Desktop Client BYOL requirements
Supports rules: Windows desktop BYOL requires VDA E3/E5 and dedicated infrastructure; AWS sells no Windows client licenses
Sources: Amazon Web Services and Microsoft FAQs