Overview

This document contains the release notes for HyWorks v3.6-SP1 and the recommended Hotfix-1. This release includes enhancements and bug fixes to improve quality, reliability, and performance.

• Release Date: 26-Aug-2025

• Last modified on: 28-Aug-2025

  • The first draft of the release notes.

Important

• Hotfix Requirement: Install v3.6-SP1 Hotfix on top of v3.6-SP1 to enable tags cloning support with Azure Compute Gallery–based cloning.

• Upgrade Recommendations:

  • Upgrade Compatibility: v3.6-SP1 release is upgrade compatible with the following HyWorks versions: v3.4-SP1-HF6 or later

  • Test v3.6-SP1 first in UAT environments, then upgrade production for a smooth transition.

• Documentation: Full v3.6 documentation is in progress and will be released shortly.

• Module Compatibility:

  • New modules (Scheduler, Action Processor, VM Scale Booster) are not backward compatible and require the v3.6 Controller.

  • Older agent modules (HyWorks DVM Tools, Session Host, Linux DVM Tools) remain compatible with the v3.6 Controller.

• Upcoming Releases: New versions of Windows DVM Tools and Windows Session Host with support for desktop policy (ADMX) and script execution via the new Policy Engine will be released soon.

HyWorks Components

Module	Version	Remarks	Download location
HyWorks Controller	v3.6.0.21711	HyWorks Controller setup includes Management Console, HyLabs Service, Licensing Service, Upgrade Service, and Monitoring Service Components	The download link is available in this Support Article.
Recommended & Latest Hotfix on v3.6-SP1 - v3.6-SP1-Hotfix1.1	v3.6.0.21711-SP1-HF1.1	This is the latest hotfix on v3.6-SP1. Recommended Includes changes from previous hotfixes, new critical bug fixes, and enhancements.	The download link is available in this Support Article.
HyWorks Patch Hotfix1 on v3.6-SP1	v3.6.0.21711-HF1	Hotfix on top of v3.6-SP1 release. Having a fix for the issue: Azure Tags not getting copied from GM with Azure Image Gallery	The download link is available in this Support Article.
Accops Policy Engine	v20250819T1700	Accops Policy Engine (Docker Image) - To be installed on Oracle Linux 9.4	The download link is available in this Support Article.
Accops Certificate Manager (ACM)	v20250808T1506	Lightweight, scalable certificate issuance and lifecycle management tailored for AD/LDAP-based VDI authentication scenarios.	The download link is available in this Support Article.
HyWorks DVM Tools for Windows	v3.6.0.1336	Windows DVM Tools with integration of v3.6-SP1 features. Accops Virtual Camera, MSIX App Attach in personal desktops, Desktop Policies, and Script Execution	The download link is available in this Support Article.

Upgrade Compatibility

v3.6-SP1 release is upgrade compatible with the following HyWorks versions:

• v3.4-SP1-HF6 or later.