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
