Microsoft FQC-00129 Quick Reference Guide - Page 30

Windows Virtual Enterprise Centralized Desktop Virtual Enterprise Centralized Desktop Windows Virtual Enterprise Centralized Desktop (VECD) is licensing to use business versions of Windows in both centralised and virtualisation scenarios. These options are uniquely available with the VECD licences. VECD Licensing Options VECD licences can be obtained for both PCs and thin-clients. There are two versions of VECD available: Windows Virtual Enterprise Centralized Desktop for Software Assurance: An annual subscription for PCs covered by Software Assurance. Windows Virtual Enterprise Centralized Desktop: An annual subscription which includes Software Assurance intended for thin-clients and scenarios where the PC is not covered by Software Assurance. Note: To run desktop applications (such as Microsoft Office 2007) via the licensed device, each accessing device must be licensed for the application. VECD does not include application licences. VECD Usage Scenarios The VECD licence enables the following flexible usage scenarios: Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI): VDI allows users to remotely access (e.g. from home) their personalised desktops running in a data centre using protocols such as RDP. In this use case, the corporate device (which could either be a rich client or a thin client) that is used to access the virtual copy of Windows needs to be licensed through a VECD licence, and the employee-owned PC use right is included. 30 - Quick Reference Guide