AWS Virtual Desktop

Amazon Web Services (AWS) Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) service is called Amazon WorkSpaces. Amazon WorkSpaces is a cloud-based desktop-as-a-service offering that allows users to access a fully managed, virtual Windows or Linux desktop from anywhere, using any supported device.

Here are some key features of Amazon WorkSpaces:

1. **Desktops on the Cloud**: Amazon WorkSpaces provides virtual desktops running in the AWS cloud. These desktops can be accessed from various devices, including Windows and Mac computers, Chromebooks, iPads, and Android tablets.

2. **Choice of Operating Systems**: You can choose between Windows and Linux desktops based on your requirements and applications.

3. **Persistent Storage**: User data and settings on the virtual desktops are saved in persistent storage, ensuring that users have the same experience every time they log in.

4. **Customizable Resources**: WorkSpaces allows you to choose the compute resources (CPU, RAM, storage) for your virtual desktops based on your performance needs.

5. **Security and Compliance**: AWS WorkSpaces provides various security features like encryption in transit and at rest, multi-factor authentication, and integration with AWS Key Management Service (KMS) for key management.

6. **Pay-as-you-go Pricing**: WorkSpaces is billed on a pay-as-you-go basis, meaning you only pay for the number of WorkSpaces you create and the time they are running.

7. **Managed Service**: AWS takes care of the management, maintenance, and security of the underlying infrastructure, allowing you to focus on your work.

Setting up Amazon WorkSpaces is relatively straightforward through the AWS Management Console. You can choose the desired bundle (a combination of CPU, RAM, storage, and software), select the number of WorkSpaces you need, and then configure user access and permissions.

Keep in mind that AWS services may evolve over time, so it’s a good idea to refer to the official AWS website or documentation for the most up-to-date information on Amazon WorkSpaces.