Horizon 8 Compatibility Matrix

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ImportantWe only test the latest maintenance releases of BIG-IP and update their corresponding compatibility matrices. To find the latest maintenance release of BIG-IP, refer to the article. You should then refer to the latest compatibility matrix of that version for an updated list of supported software.

F5 Networks supports the functionality of BIG-IP Access Policy Manager on the most-used platforms and ensures support with the commonly used operating systems (OS) and browsers. Both IPv4 and IPv4+IPv6 deployments are supported, except as noted below.

F5 has several client software packages that facilitate secure remote connectivity for different device platforms. Because of differences in platforms, the capabilities of each client are also different. Refer to the K23653432 article for the list of available features in the F5 Remote Access clients.

F5 supports the listed operating systems and browser releases, with the latest service pack or service pack equivalent, for up to 3 years from the time of initial release, as long as the listed operating systems and browsers are still supported by the vendor.

If an operating system or browser vendor ends mainstream support before the end of that 3 year period for a release or service pack, F5 will also end support at the same time. Once an operating system or browser has surpassed the 3-year date from release, F5 will continue to monitor the user base of this operating system or browser release. When a release reaches a usage level that can no longer justify development, test, and support resources, we will issue an EoL (End of Life) Solution at least three months prior to the planned EoDS (End of Development Support).

Once a release has passed two years from the release date, F5 will monitor the user base of this release. When a release reaches a usage level that can no longer justify development, test, and support resources, we will issue an EoL (End of Life) Solution at least three months prior to the planned EoDS (End of Development Support).

Note: Microsoft Edge Browser and all the Universal Windows Platform (UWP) applications are not supported with BIG-IP APM application tunnels and optimized applications. When using BIG-IP APM app tunnels or optimized applications, F5 recommends the following practices:

Note: F5 does not support the Microsoft Internet Explorer 11 desktop application as it went out of support. For more information, refer to the Lifecycle policy for Internet Explorer and Microsoft Edge.

BIG-IP APM supports two Linux clients, a CLI and Network Access client components for browser-based access. On the CLI for Linux, APM supports logon with user name and password only and does not support any endpoint security features. On the client component for Linux, APM supports all of the primary Network Access features, except for Drive Mappings and some endpoint security features.

F5 provides BIG-IP APM Edge Client software fixes for the current major version of macOS and one major version back. For older macOS versions, F5 will provide configuration assistance on a case-by-case basis.

Browser plugin support has largely been discontinued by browser manufacturers and is not supported on BIG-IP 13.1.x or later. Only BIG-IP APM 12.x and earlier versions support browser plugins. For more information refer

* APM Client compatibility testing was performed on the major release of macOS Sonoma and macOS Ventura. Any patches (security updates) and minor versions released on top of a major release are supported by default. Refer to for details and APM Client release notes for known issues.

Note: For Network Access support, install F5 Access (previously known as BIG-IP Edge Client) from Google Play. Only the latest version of F5 Access is available on Google Play Store. The BIG-IP Edge Portal app, which previously provided secure mobile access to enterprise web applications, is no longer provided for download.

F5 Access is compatible with iOS 15.x versions and Apple has resolved the per-app VPN connectivity issue while switching between Wi-Fi and cellular networks from iOS 15.1 version onwards. For more information, refer to the 1064177 bug.

Application tunnels and MS RDP Terminal Services are not supported on these platforms. Windows RT supports Network Access through Inbox F5 VPN Client. Network Access is supported on Windows Phone 8.1 using BIG-IP Edge Client for Windows Phone 8.1 that is available from the Windows Phone Store.

Java SE 7 and Java SE 8 have been fully qualified by F5. Java-related features can't be utilized using Google Chrome on OS X and Linux because Google Chrome doesn't support Java plugin on OS X and Linux.

* APM supports Blast Extreme protocol over TCP and UDP and also supports the Blast Extreme Adaptive Transport (BEAT) for Windows and Linux desktops and applications; APM supports VMware True SSO with Horizon.

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F5 Networks supports the listed operating systems and browser releases, with the latest service pack or service pack equivalent, for up to 3 years from the time of initial release, as long as the listed operating systems and browsers are still supported by the vendor.

If an operating system or browser vendor ends mainstream support before the end of that 3 year period for a release or service pack, F5 Networks will also end support at the same time. Once an operating system or browser has surpassed the 3-year date from release, F5 Networks will continue to monitor the user base of this operating system or browser release. When a release reaches a usage level that can no longer justify development, test, and support resources, we will issue an EoL (End of Life) Solution at least three months prior to the planned EoDS (End of Development Support).

Once a release has passed two years from the release date, F5 Networks will monitor the user base of this release. When a release reaches a usage level that can no longer justify development, test, and support resources, we will issue an EoL (End of Life) Solution at least three months prior to the planned EoDS (End of Development Support).

F5 Networks supports 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Windows 10 running Microsoft Edge, Firefox, or Chrome. Other browsers using F5 Helper Applications can support 32-bit and 64-bit versions to provide Network Access and Endpoint Check functionality.

Note: For Network Access support, install F5 Access (previously known as BIG-IP Edge Client) from Google Play. Only the latest version of F5 Access is available on Google Play Store. The BIG-IP Edge Portal app, which previously provided secure mobile access to enterprise web applications, is no longer provided for download.

* APM supports BLAST and BLAST Extreme protocol over TCP and UDP and also supports the Blast Extreme Adaptive Transport (BEAT) for Windows and Linux desktops and applications. APM supports VMware True SSO with Horizon.

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