Amazon WorkSpaces introduces support for Rocky Linux
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Amazon WorkSpaces Personal now supports Rocky Linux, expanding its Linux distribution options for virtual desktops.
- Adds Rocky Linux alongside Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Ubuntu Desktop
- Provides RPM Package Manager compatible environment for compute-intensive applications
- Enables developers to work in consistent production-like environments
- Allows quick spinning up and tearing down of Linux instances
- Available in most AWS Regions except China
- Pricing based on hourly or monthly virtual desktop usage
The integration offers organizations more flexibility in managing virtual desktop environments while potentially reducing IT complexity and costs.
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