You can install both the Windows and Red Hat Linux variants of RVDS on a single platform, for example Red Hat Linux. To do this, use the --var platform argument to specify the non-native platform. For example, to install both variants on a Red Hat Linux platform:

See Variant syntax for details on the syntax of --var.

--shared prevents non-native elements of the installer from running. In this example, elements such as launching the ARM License Wizard and adding items to the Windows Start menu are not performed.