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Supported OS Versions

HyWorks supports different types of delivery mechanisms. This page indicates the list of supported Platform / OS versions for each.

Pooled Virtual Applications

HyWorks can be used to virtualize and deliver applications to end-users from both Windows and Linux platforms. Supported Windows and Linux servers (and versions) are listed here:

Windows - Pooled Apps

-   Windows Server 2025

  • Windows Server 2022

  • Windows Server 2019 (Essential - not supported)

  • Windows Server 2016

  • Windows Server 2012 R2

  • Windows Server 2008 R2-SP1

  • Windows Server 2003 (limited features supported)

  • Windows 11/10 Multi-session (Only with AVD)

Note

Sometimes, multiple connections to Windows Server 2022 or the latest Windows 2019 do not work. This can be resolved using the steps provided in the article HyWorks — 3.4 Webhelp > Knowledge Base Articles Resolve Unable to Connect Multiple Users on Windows 2022.

Linux - Pooled Apps

!!!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 24.04.0/1 (Legacy Kernel)

  • Xubuntu 22.04.0/1 (Legacy Kernel)

  • Xubuntu 20.04.0/1 (Legacy Kernel)

  • Xubuntu 18.04.0/1 (Legacy Kernel)

  • Xubuntu 16.04.0/1 (Legacy Kernel)

Important

  • HyWorks only supports operating system versions with point 0/1 that use a non-HWE (Hardware Enablement) kernel. Versions with an HWE kernel are not supported.
  • Ensure that you install only versions with point 0/1. Installing any other version may lead to package or tool installation issues, resulting in failure to deliver applications or desktop environments.

Pooled Virtual Desktops

This is referred to as Shared Hosted Desktop (SHD). HyWorks can virtualize and deliver shared hosted desktops from Linux and Windows servers to end-users. Supported Windows and Linux servers (and versions) are listed here:

Windows - Pooled Desktops

-   Windows Server 2025

  • Windows Server 2022

  • Windows Server 2019 (Essential - not supported)

  • Windows Server 2016

  • Windows Server 2012 R2

  • Windows Server 2008 R2-SP1

  • Windows Server 2003 (limited features supported)

  • Windows 11/10 Multi-session (Only with AVD)

Note

Sometimes, multiple connections to Windows Server 2022 or the latest Windows 2019 do not work. This can be resolved using the steps provided in the article HyWorks — 3.4 Webhelp > Knowledge Base Articles Resolve Unable to Connect Multiple Users on Windows 2022.

Linux - Pooled Desktops

!!!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 24.04.0/1 (Legacy Kernel)

  • Xubuntu 22.04.0/1 (Legacy Kernel)

  • Xubuntu 20.04.0/1 (Legacy Kernel)

  • Xubuntu 18.04.0/1 (Legacy Kernel)

  • Xubuntu 16.04.0/1 (Legacy Kernel)

Important

  • HyWorks only supports operating system versions with point 0/1 that use a non-HWE (Hardware Enablement) kernel. Versions with an HWE kernel are not supported.
  • Ensure that you install only versions with point 0/1. Installing any other version may lead to package or tool installation issues, resulting in failure to deliver applications or desktop environments.

Personal Virtual Desktops

This is also referred to as a Dedicated Desktop. HyWorks can be used to virtualize and deliver personal desktops to end-users. These personal virtual desktops can be Windows or Linux-based. Personal virtual desktop deliveries can be done from the following hypervisors:

Hypervisor Platforms - Personal Desktops

-   VMware ESXi/vCenter Server 5.5, 6.0, 6.5, 7.0, 8.0

  • Microsoft Hyper-V 2012 R2, 2016, 2019, 2022

  • Microsoft SCVMM - 2016, 2019, 2022

  • Nutanix AHV - v20230302.102001 (AOS 6.10) [Refer to the note below], v20230302.2008 (AOS 6.7.1.5), PE 6.5, PE 5.8.2, PE 5.10, PE 5.11

  • Nutanix Prism Central - PC 2024.2.0.3 [Refer to the note below], PC 2023.4, PC 2022.4.0.2, PC 5.8.2

Note

  • Nutanix AHV v20230302.102001 (AOS 6.10) and Prism Central v2024.2.0.3 have issues affecting the following features. HyWorks v3.6-Hotfix-1.1 has been released and is recommended to used.

    • 52140: The Clone from the snapshot does not work with Nutanix-Prism Central. The features affected are Clone from Snapshot and Graceful Recompose.

    • 52146: Restore points are not getting created with Nutanix-Prism central v2024.2.0.3. Affected features: Non-persistent desktops.

    • 52326: A cloned VM fails to auto-power on with Gold Master having TPM enabled. Affected features: Customization post-provisioning.

    • 39582: HyWorks Controller is unable to detect vTPM-enabled Windows 10/11 VMs from Nutanix PE. This works fine with Nutanix Prism Central.

Cloud Providers - Personal Desktops

-   Microsoft Azure

  • Amazon Web Services (AWS)

  • Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) [Beta]

HyWorks supports the following Linux and Windows desktop OSes as personal virtual desktops:

Windows - Personal Desktops

-   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 - Personal Desktops

!!! 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.

Physical Desktops

- Physical PCs

- Virtual desktops other than the supported virtualization platforms