Windows 10: Windows 10 License for VM in VDI Scenario

Hello,In a VDI on-premise scenario, what OS license should I install on the VM that the user will be accessing? I understand that Windows VDA is required for each user for access rights, but how about the VM dedicated to each of them? Can I just use a normal Windows 10 Pro/Enterprise to install on those VMs or I need something more special Windows 10 licenses? And do I have to license each VM?Thank you,Jovsp

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Licensing scenario

Ok, here's one licensing scenario I am trying to find out if it is legal or not, so far even our authorized rep can't tell me if it is or is not. On the current host, which runs 2012 R2, there are 2 2012 R2 guests and one fully licensed 2016 guest. We
need to upgrade one of the 2012 R2 VMs to 2016. So is is that legal? In the end we'd have the host at 2012 R2, one guest at 2012 R2, and two 2016 VMs. Or, would I be facing having to upgrade the host to 2016 (getting raked for another full license in the
process)? Any advice is greatly appreciated. Thanks.

 

Which Microsoft licenses are required for using VDI environment?

All client machines are private employees machines (Operating Systems iOS, MacOS, Android, Windows Home en Pro) wich would imply that only Microsoft VDA licensing can be used for every physical computer used in this scenario.
-> Does VDA include an Windows 10 Enterprise license for the VM's or should these licenses be bought seperately.
-> Which Microsoft server version is at least required (2012R2 or newer)?
-> Should the server, in case of server 2016 and 2019 be licensed with a minimum of 16 2-core license (2 cpu's with 8-cores each)?
-> Is a Server CAL required for each VM and/or used private computer?
-> Are other licenses required?

 

Questions on Windows 10 licensing for a Hyper-V VM

I have a Windows 10 Pro machine which supports virtualization.

I want to create a hyper-V VM running Windows 10 as the guest host. I have some questions on licensing and any activation issues that might occur

1. I expect I'll need to buy a 2nd Win 10 license
   • Does it need to be a retail license?
   • Or can I a buy an OEM license? (I’ll always use the 2nd license for a virtual machine on the same PC but never run more then one VM at a time)
2. If i wanted to create multiple VMs (gen-1 and gen-2) could I use that 2nd license each time? Again, assuming i'll never actually having more then one VM running at a time.
3. And just curious: Does anyone know if MS simply recognizes 2 licenses both for the same PC? If I did a fresh reinstall in the future, would it make any difference which license i lthen used for the PC and which for the VM?