Does Azure support client operating systems (ie Windows 7)? - azure

I am trying to setup a Windows 7 Virtual Machine in Azure and I see a list of Windows Server options, but not a plain Windows 7 Professional.
I need Windows 7 for testing purposes.
Do they only support server VMs?
Edit: After Searching I found that Windows 7 Enterprise N is supported. I guess I could use that. But it seems lame that they would not support something so common as Windows 7 Professional...

Windows 7 (and all Windows client OSs) are not supported, or more importantly, licensed for use on ANY cloud service.
Azure gets around this limitation by only allowing Windows Client machines to be run as MSDN development machines. (I imagine being Microsoft helps too)
If you have an MSDN subscription, you will have access to Win7, Win8, and Win10 machines.
So if you wanted to build a business running Windows client machines, licensing would restrict that, but if you're using it as a development machine, that is ok.
So you couldn't, for instance, give everyone in an office access to a Win 10 Machine on Azure.

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change azure virtual machine operating system from windows to ubuntu. How I can change OS?

I have problem. I need to change my microsoft azure virtual machine operating system. I had a windows vm template , so what i need to write in a code ( Json) to change OS ??? Or some other ways (portal , powershell ect) ? Thanks for help me)
P.s my English is bad i`m sorry...
Microsoft does not support an upgrade of the operating system of a Microsoft Azure virtual machine. (For more information, see KB 4014997.)
Instead, you should create a new Azure virtual machine that is running the supported version of the operating system that is required and then migrate the workload.
Instructions for how to migrate Windows Server roles and features are available in the following TechNet topic:
Install, use, and remove Windows Server migration tools

Is there a Windows 10 equivalent tool that does the job of Apple Configurator mobile device management?

The Apple Configurator tool is a MacOS application that allows you to create and edit a device profile, which can be downloaded from a webserver and used to suitably configure devices in the Apple ecosystem.
Does an equivalent tool exist for the Microsoft ecosystem?
Most specifically, is there a Windows 10 compatible Windows application that generates a suitable device profile, that can be downloaded from a webserver and used to suitably configure devices in the Microsoft ecosystem?
There are quite many similar tools for Windows 10. Windows 10 has its own MDM solution and has distinct features. There is another good Mobile Device Management Solution for Windows 10 application i.e MobiLock Pro. It's more simplified and easy to use compared to other MDM for Windows 10.

Limitations of Windows 8 Desktop duplication using DXGI?

I am working on a remote desktop application which works fine on windows 7 and its previous version. but In windows 8 mirror driver has removed so that we have to develop the same remote desktop feature using DXGI. I have read the documentation but I want to know Is there any limitation of DXGI ?
If any one experience some limitation while creating desktop emulation
in windows 8 please share.

Is it possible to connect to a microsoft database like sage from a Linux server?

The documentation of sage says this.
You have a Linux Server (Operating system:openSUSE 11.1 + Plesk 9.5) not a windows Server Thus the technical specifications for the Sage Line 50 are not met and cannot be installed on the Server you have.
Sage line 50 Technical specifications: (http://shop.sage.co.uk/accounts.aspx)
Compatible operating systems
Windows XP Service Pack 3
Windows Vista
Windows 7
Windows Server 2008
Windows Server 2003
I know sage says this, but i also know you Linux boys are great. Is there any possibility of this happenening or must i get a windows based server
Any information would be great
You're referring to hosting, not connecting. You will need a Windows server.
Sage is not a microsoft database its a third party app written by Sage. Sage uses a flat file system to store data so technically you could store the data on a linux server using samba and connect to the network path on your windows client to access the data. probably not supported but it would def work.

Setting up a sandbox dev environment for Sharepoint

I am planning to get Sharepoint (MOSS) setup on my home development workstation and one of the things I read about using virtualisation (I currently have Vista, need Windows Server) is that you can install VMs with different OS's (eg Vista, Server) or you can run one OS with the ability to do development on Sharepoint/MS CRM etc which is sandboxed (Can't effect the OS).
My pc specs: Intel Quad Core 2.4ghz, 4GB RAM, Vista 32-bit (so I can't see/use all 4gbs).
How is this usually setup?
Thanks
This article has everything you need. It covers essential post-installation tasks such as server configuration.
How to Create a MOSS 2007 VPC Image: The Whole 9 Yards
Just want to point out that there are more problems with 32-bit SharePoint than the fact that you can’t use all your memory. Read this blog post for more info. I guess you are talking about SharePoint 2007, but 2010 is around the corner and its 64-bit only (probably due to the problems described in that blog post). So I'd recommend you to do it properly and set up an x64 environment from the beginning.
Download a virtualization software. Virtual PC, Virtual Server, VMWare Server are popular and free
Install according to the instructions.
Create a virtual machine (it is usually a wizard)
Install a OS and configure manually, or you can download a use an existing virtual hard drive.
Microsoft Offers one you can use.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=67f93dcb-ada8-4db5-a47b-df17e14b2c74&DisplayLang=en
One option could be to copy an existing virtual image from the company network and run that image at home.
If you don't have any existing images at the company you can create one using the "physical to VM" option in VMware workstation / Virtual server and then clone an existing server.
Remember that you might need to create a library of images if you have to test code on an box with SP1, SP2, June Cumulative and so on.
this post on ServerFault is a nice guide to max the performance of the image.
I would just like to add the following to other great answers:
Use Windows 2008 Hyper-V as your host operating system. In my case it had much better performance than Vista on same machine
In case you plan to develop for SharePoint+CRM there is MS prepared virtual machine with both. Unfortunately it is available on to MBS partners. SharePoint only machine is publicly available. Both machines will expire after 30 days, but just apply your product key and you will prolong it's life for additional year.
I have installed Windows Server 2008 directly on my laptop, so no need for VMs. It's an x64 machine as well. I use SQL server 2008 as well. It's just easier than running VMs and believe me, you need the full 4 GB if you are running Vista. Just install the x64 version of Win2008 on your machine (Standard edition will do. Just use this Google query on how to set up Win 2008 just like Vista and make it the ultimate workstation!
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