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. See What You Should Know About the Rocky Linux OS Image by CIQ.
The following table summarizes operating system support in Ansys Access on Microsoft Azure:
| Platform | Image | Requires subscription | Has additional cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windows | Windows Server 2022 | |||
| Linux | Rocky Linux 8.10 by CIQ | ✔ | ✔ | 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.