Amazon WorkSpaces

What is Amazon WorkSpaces?

Amazon WorkSpaces is a fully managed, secure Desktop-as-a-Service (DaaS) solution that runs on the AWS cloud. It allows organizations to easily provision virtual, cloud-based Microsoft Windows desktops for their users, providing them access to the documents, applications, and resources they need, from any supported device, anywhere, anytime. With just a few clicks in the AWS Management Console, businesses can deploy high-quality cloud desktops for any number of users, paying either monthly or hourly just for the Amazon WorkSpaces they launch, which helps them save money when compared to traditional desktops and on-premises Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) solutions

Highlights

• Remote access capabilities that assist employees with collaboration and file sharing
• Secure user platform through multi-factor authentication, single sign-on (SSO), custom permission levels, and IP address-based access control features
• Ability to categorize resources by adding tags across work spaces, imported images, IP access control groups, bundles, and directories
• WorkSpace Application Manager (WAM) that lets users add and track usage of external applications on virtual desktops
• CloudWatch module to set up threshold-specific alarms and analyze performance across several work spaces
• API that allows integration with multiple third-party systems
• Compliance with HIPAA data protection and PCI DSS payment processing regulations