|3 There are choices for operating systems (OS) that can be used for session hosts to provide desktops and applications. One can use different operating systems with different host pools to provide flexibility to the users. The following bit versions of these operating systems are supported. All the supported versions
and dates are inline with the Microsoft Lifecycle Policy.
Operating system User access rights • Windows 11 Enterprise multi- session
• Windows 11
Enterprise • Windows 10 Enterprise multi- session
• Windows 10 Enterprise
License entitlement • Microsoft 365 E, EA, AF, Business Premium,
Student Use Benefit • Windows Enterprise E, E
•
Windows VDA E, E
• Windows Education AA External users can use per-user access pricing by enrolling an Azure subscription instead of license entitlement.
• Windows Server 2022
• Windows Server 2019
• Windows Server 2016
License entitlement Remote Desktop Services (RDS) Client Access License CAL) with Software Assurance (per-user or per-device), or
RDS User Subscription Licenses.
Per-user access pricing is not available for Windows Server operating systems. One can use operating system images provided by Microsoft in the Azure Marketplace or create your own custom images stored in an Azure Compute Gallery or as a managed image. Using custom image templates for Azure Virtual Desktop enables you to easily create a custom image that you can use when deploying session host virtual machines (VMs).
Network There are several network requirements that are required to successfully deploy Azure Virtual Desktop. This lets users connect to their desktops and applications while also giving them the best possible user experience. Users connecting to Azure Virtual Desktop securely establish a reverse
connection to the service, which means you don't need to open any inbound ports. Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) on port 443 is used by default, however RDP Shortpath can be used for managed networks and public networks that establishes a direct User Datagram Protocol (UDP)-based transport.
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• A a virtual network and subnet is needed for your session hosts.
Your virtual network must be in the Share with your friends: 
