Operating System Support
When creating a virtual desktop, you select an operating system (OS) image on the Select operating system screen of the wizard. For example:
OS images are provided for both Windows and Linux.
When creating an autoscaling cluster, Rocky Linux 8.10 by CIQ is used by default.
The following table summarizes operating system support in Ansys Access on Microsoft Azure:
| Platform | Image | Supported releases | Requires subscription | Has additional cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windows | Windows Server 2022 | 2025 R2 | |||
| Windows Server 2019 | 2025 R1 and earlier | ||||
| Linux | Rocky Linux 8.10 by CIQ | 2025 R2, 2025 R1, 2024 R2, 2024 R1 | ✔ | ✔ | What You Should Know About the Rocky Linux OS Image by CIQ |
Other custom OS images may be available for selection if any virtual desktops have been converted to OS images. Such images may include applications.