Amazon WorkSpaces Pools

Create pools of virtual desktops to simplify management and reduce cost

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Why WorkSpaces Pools?

WorkSpaces Pools allows organizations with contact centers, training labs, task workers, and other shared-user environments to provision fresh, cost-effective virtual desktops for users each time they log in. Pay-as-you-go pricing and auto-scaling policies help optimize costs and ensure the organization only pays for resources used, while the entire pool of virtual desktops is managed through the AWS Management Console. 

Run Windows 11 on WorkSpaces Pools. WorkSpaces offers the flexibility to bring your own Windows 11 desktop licenses.

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Features

WorkSpaces Pools provides storage options for users to selectively retain elements of personalization through their profile. User settings such as bookmarks and files stored in a central storage repository like Amazon S3 or Amazon FSx can be saved at the end of a session and loaded when users start a new session for a semi-persistent experience. 

WorkSpaces Pools uses Amazon DCV to provide users with a high-quality, responsive experience.

You have the flexibility to bring Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise licenses to run on WorkSpaces Pools. This helps you integrate your virtual desktops with productivity tools your employees need to get the job done. Learn more

WorkSpaces Pools can be accessed using supported web browsers and from the WorkSpaces client application for Windows and Mac computers. Admins share instructions with the users on how to log in and where to download the WorkSpaces client application.

Benefits

You can manage pools of virtual desktops through a single AWS Management Console.
WorkSpaces Pools allows you to provision a pool of virtual desktops shared across a group of users, reducing the need for dedicated persistent desktops for each user. The admin can further optimize costs by implementing scaling policies based on expected demand and only paying for the resources used. You can further improve costs by choosing storage options and desktop configurations based on your users' needs.
WorkSpaces Pools offers pay-as-you-go hourly pricing. This pricing model allows you to only pay for the resources you consume, while scaling your virtual desktop environment to meet the needs of your business.

Use Cases

Install Google ChromeOS Flex or IGEL OS on aging devices that are incompatible with the operating system to access Windows 11 on WorkSpaces.

Empower agents by providing reliable access to the resources and tools required to support their customers. Optimize costs by implementing auto-scaling policies based on expected agent demand throughout the workday.

Quickly provision pools of standardized virtual desktops for training sessions and other virtual learning environments, wherever persistent desktops are not required.

Help protect sensitive corporate, employee, and customer data by provisioning WorkSpaces Pools for HR, payroll, finance, and accounting employees.

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