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What is Workspaces
It is basically VDI (Virtual Desktop Infrastructure). A WorkSpace is a cloud-based replacement for a traditional desktop. A WorkSpace is available as a bundle of compute resources, storage space and software application access that allow a user to perform day-to-day tasks just like using a traditional desktop. A suer can connect to a WorkSpace from any supported device (PC, Mac, Chromebook, iPad, Kindle Fire, or Android tablet) using a free Amazon WorkSpaces client application credentials set up by an administrator, or their existing Active Directory credentials if Amazon WorkSpaces is integrated with an existing Active Directory domain.
You do not need an AWS account to access WorkSpaces.
- Windows 7 Experience, provided by Windows Server 2008r2.
- By default, users can personalize their WorkSpaces with their favorite settings for items such as wallpaper, icons, shortcuts, etc. This can be locked down by an administrator however.
- By default, you will be given local admin access, so you can install your own applications.
- WorkSpaces are persistent
- All data on the D:\ drive is backed up every 12 hours.
- No AWS account is required to log in.