Seamlessly Migrate and Modernize Your Amazon WorkSpaces

This article provides a comprehensive guide for migrating Amazon WorkSpaces from legacy operating systems and PCoIP protocol to modern OS versions with Amazon DCV streaming protocol.

• Amazon DCV offers stronger security, optimal performance, multi-monitor support, and WebAuthn authentication compared to legacy protocols
• Audit current WorkSpaces deployments to identify legacy OS and PCoIP protocol usage requiring upgrades
• Migrate legacy OS WorkSpaces to modern OS with DCV using the Migrate WorkSpace API or console
• Perform in-place protocol modifications for supported OS WorkSpaces without OS rebuild
• Use the WorkSpaces Migration Tool for automated bulk migrations with CSV-driven workflows and state validation
• Ensure network requirements (TCP/UDP 4195 or 443) and client version 5.x compatibility before migration
• Validate migrations by re-running audits and confirming all WorkSpaces use DCV protocol

The WorkSpaces Migration Tool automates end-to-end fleet migrations with inventory, review, and execution phases, enabling organizations to modernize their desktop infrastructure at scale.