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+title: "Amazon AppStream 2.0"
+type: entity
+tags:
+  - AWS
+  - End-User-Computing
+  - Application-Streaming
+  - Virtual-Desktop
+sources:
+  - public-cloud-learning-sessions-aws-end-user-compute-services-20240430-160120-mee
+last_updated: 2026-05-11
+---
+
+## Amazon AppStream 2.0
+
+Amazon AppStream 2.0 is an AWS-managed **application and desktop streaming service** that provides selective persistence. It is part of the [[AWS-End-User-Computing]] portfolio and is designed for non-persistent desktop scenarios, labs, training environments, and bastion hosts.
+
+## Key Characteristics
+
+| Feature | Description |
+|---------|-------------|
+| **Persistence** | Selective persistence — fresh desktop at each logon, with optional application and storage connectors |
+| **Deployment** | Instances created from base images — simplifies application management |
+| **OS support** | Windows; exploring other Linux flavors |
+| **Multi-tenancy** | Newer multi-tenant approach allows multiple users per instance (cost optimization) |
+| **Concurrency** | Concurrency of use model for cost efficiency |
+| **Auto-scaling** | Built-in auto-scaling capabilities for DR and load handling |
+| **File transfer** | Supports file uploads/downloads |
+| **Clients** | Web browser client, Windows native client for native application support |
+
+## Positioning
+> *"AppStream 2.0 is a great low cost alternative for customers that don't require a fully persistent desktop."* — [[Christian-ODonough]]
+
+## Use Cases
+- Non-persistent desktops
+- Labs and training environments
+- Bastion hosts / jump servers
+- Secure access to corporate resources
+- Online trials
+- ISV application streaming with branding options
+
+## Security Features
+- Secure streaming protocols
+- Built-in data protection policies
+- Device certificates
+- Multi-factor authentication
+- VPC Interface Endpoints for private connectivity
+- SAML-based authentication
+
+## Connections
+- [[AWS-End-User-Computing]] ← is_a ← [[AppStream-2]]
+- [[Amazon-Workspaces]] ← compared_to ← [[AppStream-2]] (full persistence vs. selective persistence)
+- [[Christian-ODonough]] ← presents ← [[AppStream-2]]
+
+## Sources
+- [[public-cloud-learning-sessions-aws-end-user-compute-services-20240430-160120-mee]]