Prerequisites
The following prerequisites must be met before installing Ivanti Virtual Desktop Extender:
Prerequisites for VDX components
|
VDX Component |
Prerequisites |
|
VDX Admin Pack |
Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0 or later (client profile install) |
|
VDX Engine |
Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0 or later (full install) |
|
VDX Licensing |
Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0 or later (full install) |
|
VDX Plugin |
Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0 or later (client profile install) |
Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0 is included in the Ivanti VDX Installer.
Consider the following:
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To run the VDX Licensing Console after installing the VDX Admin Pack, a full install of Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0 or later is required.
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If VDX Plugin or VDX Engine run in VDX Mode: b on Microsoft Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2, the color scheme changes to basic during the remote session.
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VDX supports all editions of Ivanti Workspace Control, except Workspace Control Core.
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VDX supports all infrastructures based on either RDP or ICA, including Citrix XenApp 6.5, 7.5, and XenDesktop 7, 7.1. When VDX Engine runs on a Citrix server, the Citrix client software is required on all local clients.
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VDX supports Microsoft RemoteFX — a platform feature developed for Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, granting users a better multi-media experience in remote desktop environments.
Microsoft operating systems
Ivanti VDX needs to run on Microsoft Windows. Ensure that you install VDX on the following operating systems:
|
Windows Server version |
Edition |
EOL Date |
|---|---|---|
|
Windows Server 2022 |
Datacenter |
October 14, 2031 |
|
Datacenter: Azure Edition |
October 14, 2031 |
|
|
Standard |
October 14, 2031 |
|
|
Windows Server 2019 |
Datacenter |
January 9, 2029 |
|
Standard |
January 9, 2029 |
|
|
Essentials |
January 9, 2029 |
|
|
Windows Server 2016 |
Datacenter |
January 12, 2027 |
|
Standard |
January 12, 2027 |
|
|
Essentials |
January 12, 2027 |
|
|
Windows Server 2012 R2 |
Datacenter |
October 10, 2023 |
|
Standard |
October 10, 2023 |
|
|
Essentials |
October 10, 2023 |
|
|
Windows Server 2008 R2
|
Datacenter |
January 14, 2020 |
|
Standard |
January 14, 2020 |
|
|
Essentials |
January 14, 2020 |
|
Windows version |
Edition |
EOL Date |
|---|---|---|
|
Windows 11 build 21H2
|
Enterprise |
October 8, 2024 |
|
Pro |
October 10, 2023 |
|
|
Education |
October 8, 2024 |
|
|
Windows 10 (depends on build) |
Enterprise |
October 14, 2025 |
|
Pro |
October 14, 2025 |
|
|
Education |
October 14, 2025 |
|
|
Windows 10 multi-session |
Enterprise |
In support |
|
Windows 10 LTSC/LTSB |
Enterprise |
January 9, 2029 |
|
Windows 8.1 |
Enterprise |
January 10, 2023 |
|
Pro |
January 10, 2023 |
|
|
Windows 8
|
Enterprise |
January 12, 2016 |
|
Pro |
January 12, 2016 |
|
|
Windows 7
|
Enterprise |
January 14, 2020 |
|
Pro |
January 14, 2020 |
Ivanti provides support only for versions of products that are still in their lifecycle as defined by their respective vendors. To check the support dates for the listed Microsoft products, visit Microsoft Lifecycle Policy.