"How to check if the update to Desktop Virtualization API v. 2024-04-08-preview or v. 2024-04-03 has been applied by Microsoft, or if it needs to be done manually?"

Reddy Bodeddula, Lokeswara 10

"We received a notification from Microsoft about an update to the Desktop Virtualization API v. 2024-04-08-preview or v. 2024-04-03 for Azure Virtual Desktop. We would like to confirm whether this update has already been applied by Microsoft, or if we need to manually perform the update on our end. Could someone guide us on how to check this and proceed if the update is required on our side?"

Robert Hurd 0 Reputation points

2024-12-20T22:28:26.8266667+00:00

What does it mean when the Default API Version shows as "None"? Is there a way to check what each host pool is using as far as an API version?

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Sai Krishna Katakam 1,510 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor

2024-12-18T23:23:52.9933333+00:00

Hi Reddy Bodeddula, Lokeswara,

Welcome to the Microsoft Q&A Platform! Thank you for asking your question here.

On 11 March 2025, the following DesktopVirtualization APIs will no longer be supported, and you'll need to update to either API v. 2024-04-08-preview or API v. 2024-04-03:

To check if the update to the Desktop Virtualization API v. 2024-04-08-preview has been applied by Microsoft, you can follow these steps:

Check if You Reference Older API Versions:

Review your ARM templates, Bicep files, or PowerShell scripts to see if they reference a deprecated API version (e.g., 2022-02-10 or earlier).

Example in ARM/Bicep:

resource hostPool 'Microsoft.DesktopVirtualization/hostPools@2022-02-10' = {

// Resource properties

}

If an older version is found, update it to 2024-04-03 or 2024-04-08-preview.

Microsoft.DesktopVirtualization hostPools 2024-04-03

For more information, please refer to the below links:
https://github.com/hashicorp/terraform-provider-azurerm/issues/28259?utm_source=chatgpt.com https://github.com/hashicorp/pandora/pull/4589/commits/44831c5627e692b220ec5b7084362f2e60721085

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Reddy Bodeddula, Lokeswara 10 Reputation points

2024-12-19T09:20:13.45+00:00

Hi Sai,

Thank you for your response.

However, we do not use GitHub or automated scripts for deployment. We manage everything manually through the Azure portal for our Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) resources. Could you please provide a step-by-step guide or instructions on how we can check and apply the update to the Desktop Virtualization API (v. 2024-04-03 or v. 2024-04-08-preview) specifically for AVD resources using the Azure portal?

Your help would be greatly appreciated.

KN, Kariyappa 0 Reputation points

2024-12-19T09:30:41.53+00:00

No, we don't uses any ARM Templates or scripts to provision VM

Robert Hurd 0 Reputation points

2024-12-19T20:46:20.3366667+00:00

Yes, I agree. Please provide detailed process with pictures or video on how this is accomplished and tested in a regular Azure Portal, Powershell as the level of support Microsoft as provided for this seemingly very important update has been brutal!

Rahul baba 0 Reputation points

2024-12-20T05:16:28.42+00:00

Hi Robert,

I've observed several API versions listed under my Subscription\Resource Provider for the HostPool resource type. The default API version is shown as 2022-01-12-privatepreview.

Does this indicate that my existing host pools are currently using this default API version?

If so, should I manually upgrade to the newer API versions (such as 2024-04-03 or 2024-04-08-preview)? If an upgrade is necessary, could you guide me through the process?

Alternatively, is the API version upgrade managed automatically by Microsoft since the newer API versions are already visible under Subscription\Resource Provider for the HostPool resource type?

Sai Krishna Katakam 1,510 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor

2024-12-20T22:19:53.6233333+00:00

Hi Reddy Bodeddula, Lokeswara,

To manually update your Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) resources to use the newer API versions (v. 2024-04-03 or v. 2024-04-08-preview) via the Azure portal, follow these steps:

In the Azure portal, go to Resource Providers under your subscription.

Locate Microsoft.DesktopVirtualization and check the default API version for hostpools.

Navigate to your AVD resources (e.g., host pools).

Under Properties, check the API version used. If it’s older (e.g., 2022-01-12-privatepreview), you'll need to update.

Delete the resource (e.g., Host Pool) if necessary, ensuring no critical data is lost.

Recreate the resource using the updated API version by configuring it in the Create Host Pool workflow in the portal.

After updating, verify that the resource reflects the new API version under Properties.

For more details, please refer to the below documentation:
Azure Resource Providers

If you have any further queries, do let us know. If the comment is helpful, please click "Accept Answer" and "Upvote".

Robert Hurd 0 Reputation points

2024-12-20T22:25:13.11+00:00

What does it mean, if when you check the Resource Provider details of the Microsoft.DesktopVirtualization and the Default API Version shows as "None"

Is there a way to check what version each host pool in AVD is using, or if this is being used at all?

Sai Krishna Katakam 1,510 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor

2024-12-23T20:01:35.1566667+00:00

Hi Reddy Bodeddula, Lokeswara,

Just checking in to see if you had a chance to review my answer on your question. Please let us know if it was helpful and feel free to reach out if you have any further queries.

If you found the information useful, please click "Accept Answer" and "Upvote" on the post to let us know.

Thank You.

KN, Kariyappa 0 Reputation points

2024-12-23T21:37:07.79+00:00

Hello Sai, So you recommend every time if there is a new API version releases by microsoft, we need to delete and recreate the hostpools ?

Sai Krishna Katakam 1,510 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor

2024-12-24T20:41:21.7566667+00:00

Hi KN, Kariyappa,

No, you don’t need to delete and recreate your host pools every time a new API version is released. Existing resources will continue to work with their current API versions unless Microsoft announces a deprecation.

However, on 11 March 2025, older DesktopVirtualization APIs will no longer be supported, so you’ll need to update to v. 2024-04-03 or v. 2024-04-08-preview by then. For now, focus on using the latest API version for any new resources you create and watch for Microsoft’s guidance on updating existing resources closer to the deadline.

For detailed steps on updating resources or preparing for API deprecation, refer to: Azure Resource Providers and Types

Thank you.
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