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 11 25H2 (Please check known issue with Windows 11 25H2 in Release Notes > Known Issues In HyWorks > Dedicated Desktops > Detailed Information on Issues section > VDI62339).

  • Windows 10 (32-bit and 64-bit)

  • Windows 10 Multi-Session (Azure)

  • Windows Server 2025

  • Windows Server 2022

  • Windows Server 2019

  • Windows Server 2016

  • Windows Server 2012 R2

  • Windows Server 2008 R2-SP1

  • Linux

    • Ubuntu 22.04.0/1 (Legacy Kernel)

  • 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 (Legacy Kernel)

  • Ubuntu-GNOME 18.04/1-x64 (Legacy Kernel)

  • Ubuntu-GNOME 16.04/1-x64 (Legacy Kernel)

Note

GNOME is the default desktop environment.

The versions listed below are no longer supported:

  • 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 cause package or tool installation issues, potentially leading to app or desktop delivery failures.

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