Manage Windows VDA licensing

Managing Windows VDA licensing includes the following tasks:

• Ensure that Windows licenses with Software Assurance are registered with upgrade rights enabled.

• Register Windows Virtual Desktop Access licenses, see Add license purchase.

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The instructions below only apply if the purchased Windows license entitles to Software Assurance.

To verify upgrade rights:

1. Navigate to the Windows license.

2. On the Maintenance and support tab, verify the Upgrade rights option:

   • Upgrade rights = Yes

     The Windows license is registered with Software Assurance, with the stated validation period.

   • Upgrade rights = No

     The Windows license is registered without Software Assurance.

To enable upgrade rights if Upgrade rights = No:

1. On the context menu, click Edit license.

2. On the Maintenance and support tab, add upgrade rights according to Add license purchase.

3. Click Save.