amazon workspaces: desktop computing in the cloud (ent104) | aws re:invent 2013
DESCRIPTION
Desktop virtualization has long held the promise of productivity and security benefits, but has been held back by large CapEx requirements and complicated installation and management. In this session, we provide a detailed introduction to Amazon WorkSpaces, a new AWS service that combines the benefits of desktop virtualization and a cloud-based, pay-as-you-go model. You learn about the key steps for setting up and delivering a secure cloud-based workspace accessed through purpose-built client applications.TRANSCRIPT
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Gene Farrell, General Manager – AWS
November 14th, 2013
Deepak Suryanarayanan, Sr. Product Manager – AWS
ENT104: Amazon WorkSpaces
Learn 3 Things About Amazon WorkSpaces
• Why did Amazon build a desktop service?
• What are the key benefits?
• What are some use cases?
Why WorkSpaces? – Customer Feedback
Apps & Data
Why WorkSpaces? – Mobile Access
Why WorkSpaces? - Device Proliferation
Mac or PC
Why WorkSpaces? – Protect Data
Why WorkSpaces? – OS Migration
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Why WorkSpaces? – Flex Workforce
Why not VDI On-Premises? – Complex and $$$$
Buy infrastructure
and software
Hire specialists
Spend $$$ upfront
VDI benefits
at what cost?
What Is WorkSpaces?
• WorkSpaces is a fully managed desktop solution in the cloud
• End-users access documents, applications and resources they need
with the device of their choice, including laptops, iPad, Kindle Fire or
Android tablets
• High-quality desktop experience for any number of users
Demo 1 – Your workspace
WorkSpaces – VDI simplified and delivered via AWS
WorkSpaces Benefits - Persistent Cloud Desktop
WorkSpaces Benefits – Choice of Bundles
Bundles Hardware Resources Applications
Standard 1 vCPU, 3.75 GiB Memory, 50 GB
User Storage Utilities (Adobe Reader, Internet
Explorer 9, Firefox, 7-Zip, Adobe
Flash, JRE)
Standard Plus 1 vCPU, 3.75 GiB Memory, 50 GB
User Storage Microsoft Office Professional 2010,
Trend Micro Anti-Virus, Utilities (Adobe
Reader, Internet Explorer 9, Firefox, 7-
Zip, Adobe Flash, JRE)
Performance 2 vCPU, 7.5 GiB Memory, 100 GB
User Storage Utilities (Adobe Reader, Internet
Explorer 9, Firefox, 7-Zip, Adobe
Flash, JRE)
Performance Plus 2 vCPU, 7.5 GiB Memory, 100 GB
User Storage Microsoft Office Professional 2010,
Trend Micro Anti-Virus, Utilities (Adobe
Reader, Internet Explorer 9, Firefox, 7-
Zip, Adobe Flash, JRE)
WorkSpaces Benefits – Secure Access To Data
WorkSpaces Benefits –
WorkSpaces Benefits – Enterprise ID and Resources
WorkSpaces Benefits – Management Tools
Demo 2 – WorkSpaces console
WorkSpaces Benefits – Pay-as-you-go Simple Pricing
Standard Performance
WorkSpace Price
Per Month
$35 $60
Plus Option Includes Software: $15/WorkSpace/Month
Use Cases
Recap: We Learned 3 Things About Amazon WorkSpaces
• Why did Amazon build a desktop service?
• What are the key benefits?
• What are some use cases?
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