Prerequisites
The following prerequisites must be met before installing Ivanti Virtual Desktop Extender:

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.
Ivanti recommends using .NET 4.7 or later.
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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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. When the 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.

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 version |
Edition |
EOL Date |
---|---|---|
Windows 11 build 21H2
|
Enterprise |
October 8, 2024 |
Pro |
October 10, 2023 |
|
Education |
October 8, 2024 |
|
Windows 10 (see note below) |
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 |
The latest version of Ivanti Virtual Desktop Extender can be used with any Windows 10 build that is still supported by Microsoft. Please report any issues related to newer Windows 10 builds to Ivanti Support.
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.