
Amazon WorkSpaces now supports bringing your own Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise licenses as an alternative to AWS-included Office bundles, with migration guidance for existing and new deployments.


<div><p>This article provides guidance on migrating Amazon WorkSpaces from AWS-bundled Microsoft Office to Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise licenses, available since August 1, 2023.</p><ul><li>Use Manage applications feature to unsubscribe from AWS Office licenses and remove applications</li><li>Unsubscribing removes both licensing fees and applications from WorkSpaces instances</li><li>Install Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise after successfully unsubscribing from Office bundles</li><li>Optionally create base images with Microsoft 365 pre-installed for new deployments</li><li>For new WorkSpaces, skip AWS Office bundles and deploy Microsoft 365 directly</li><li>Automate migration process across multiple WorkSpaces instances using provided tools</li><li>Microsoft 365 E3, E5, A3, A5, and Business Premium licenses are supported on WorkSpaces</li></ul><p>The article covers five common migration scenarios and provides documentation links for managing applications, creating bundles, and automating large-scale migrations.</p></div>


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