You are setting up Azure Virtual Desktop for internal employees. You plan to use Windows 10 Enterprise Multi-session. What is the minimum Microsoft 365 or Windows license required for these users?

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Correct Answer: Microsoft 365 E3, E5, A3, A5, F3, Business Premium, or Windows 10/11 Enterprise E3/E5 per user

Windows client OS environments (Windows 10/11 Enterprise or Multi-session) in AVD require the user to have a qualifying per-user license, such as Microsoft 365 E3/E5 or Business Pr...

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You are setting up Azure Virtual Desktop for internal employees. You plan to use Windows 10 Enterprise Multi-session. What is the minimum Microsoft 365 or Windows license required for these users?

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Microsoft 365 E3, E5, A3, A5, F3, Business Premium, or Windows 10/11 Enterprise E3/E5 per user

Why This Answer Is Correct

Windows client OS environments (Windows 10/11 Enterprise or Multi-session) in AVD require the user to have a qualifying per-user license, such as Microsoft 365 E3/E5 or Business Premium. RDS CALs are only required if using Windows Server OS for session hosts.

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This question evaluates your knowledge of Azure Virtual Desktop Licensing — a core concept tested in Microsoft Certified: Azure Virtual Desktop Specialty (AZ-140). Understanding Azure Virtual Desktop Licensing is essential for designing scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud architectures. Mastery of this topic will help you answer scenario-based questions confidently on exam day.

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More Azure Virtual Desktop Licensing Practice Questions

You are configuring Azure Virtual Desktop for external partners who do not have Microsoft 365 licensing. You want to pay for AVD access for these external users on a per-user monthly usage model. Which licensing option should you choose?

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