Overview

HyWorks can be configured to deliver single user Windows or Linux desktop systems to end-users. Dedicated desktops delivery in HyWorks refers to the model where one desktop system is allocated to one user at a time only. For that delivery aspect, HyWorks support both Linux and Windows platforms.

HyWorks can be used to deliver following dedicated desktops to end-users:

  • Windows

    • Windows 11

  • Windows 10 (32-bit and 64-bit)

  • Windows 10 Multi-Session (Azure)

  • Windows 8.1 (32-bit and 64-bit)

  • Windows 7 SP1 (32-bit and 64-bit)

  • Windows Server 2025

  • Windows Server 2022

  • Windows Server 2019

  • Windows Server 2016

  • Windows Server 2012 R2

  • Windows Server 2008 R2-SP1

Note

Windows 7 SP1 (32-bit and 64-bit) requires additional prerequisites. Refer to the Windows security patch for more details on configuring the Gold image.

  • Linux

    Note

    • The platforms listed are supported only with the v3.4-SP2 Linux packages.

    • The v3.6 Linux Dependency Packages and DVM Tools are currently under General Availability (GA) release preparation. The list of supported platforms will be updated accordingly once the release is finalized.

  • Xubuntu 20.04.0/1 (Legacy Kernel)

  • Xubuntu 18.04.0/1 (Legacy Kernel)

  • Xubuntu 16.04/1 (Legacy Kernel)

  • Ubuntu-GNOME 20.04/1-x64

  • Ubuntu-GNOME 18.04/1-x64

  • Ubuntu-GNOME 16.04/1-x64

  • Ubuntu BOSS v8

  • RHEL 7.9

Important

  • HyWorks only supports the listed Linux flavors and OS versions; installing or delivering any other version or flavor may result in issues.

  • HyWorks only supports Operating System versions with point 0/1, that use a non-HWE (Hardware Enablement) kernel; Versions with the HWE kernel are not supported.

  • Ensure you install only version 0 or 1; Installing any other version may lead to package or tool installation issues, potentially leading to app or desktop delivery failures.

In this section of HyWorks administration, following topics will be covered: