You can access the Workiva platform, including Wdata, via virtualized environments. Virtualized instances, published applications or desktops using the Workiva platform must meet the existing System requirements.
Configurations
There are numerous virtualization solutions available and numerous possible configurations. Although we cannot guarantee a particular configuration will work when combined with your specific environment, we have tested various configurations with success internally, which can be found on the table below.
| Virtualization Host | Execution Isolation | Published App / Desktop OS | Virtualization & Memory Management |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows Server 2016 | Yes | Windows Server 2019 Standard |
Citrix XenApp v7.15 |
| Windows Server 2016 | Yes | Windows 10 | Citrix XenApp v7.15 |
| Windows Server 2012R2 | Yes | Windows 10 | Citrix XenApp v7.15 |
| Windows Server 2012R2 | No | Windows Server 2016 | Citrix XenApp v7.15 |
| Azure VM | No | Windows Server 2016 | MS Remote Desktop |
For additional guidance we recommend following the recommendations set forth by Citrix in their Hyper-V Pilot Reference Guide.
Need help?
If your organization is considering accessing Workiva via a virtualized environment, please contact your IT Department.
If you are in need of troubleshooting assistance when accessing Workiva using an existing virtual configuration, please reach out to Workiva Support.