Windows 10 Licence for Azure

JFNK 71 Reputation points
2020-08-26T20:27:41.1+00:00

Hi

I am setting up a windows 10 VM in Azure. I've done this before, but this time it is asking me to tick a box to confirm I have "an eligible Windows 10 licence with multi-tenant hosting rights", which I have not seen before..

I understood that OS licences were included in the cost of the VM in Azure, but is that no longer the case for Windows 10?

If the licence isn't included in the cost, what exactly do I need to buy for a single VM running regular Win10 Pro. I tried Googling, but nothing gives a simple answer to what I thought would be a simple question.

Can anyone help?

Thanks

Jeremy

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  1. Sam Cogan 10,082 Reputation points MVP
    2020-08-26T22:05:23.71+00:00

    Client OS licences have never been available as part of the VM price in Azure, only Server licences. If you wish to use Windows 10 VM's you will need to bring your own licences.

    You need Windows 10 Enterprise E3/E5 per user or Windows Virtual Desktop Access per user (User Subscription Licenses or Add-on User Subscription Licenses), Multitenant Hosting Rights for Windows 10 licences.

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  1. JFNK 71 Reputation points
    2020-08-26T22:25:17.45+00:00

    Thanks Sam

    Never knew that. I guess the tick box must be a new addition to draw people's attention to it, and enforce it. Best be getting a licence then

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