Yes, you need for Windows Server a licence. For Linux not and for AVD use a supported M365 plan.
You can use Server subscription from Azure (pay monthly) or buy for each physical node a classic Windows Server Standard license for 2 VM instances or a Datacenter license for unlimited VM instances.
VM inside Stack HCI
Handian Sudianto
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VM inside Azure local is same like inside Hyper-V where the VM no need windows license?
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Dennis Birk 486 Reputation points2026-06-05T18:34:04.4+00:00