Amazon AppStream 2.0: un the service de streaming de Applications, only en su class

One of the most important aspects in managing data hosted in the cloud is the Remote access to files and servers. Similarly, remote control of the applications of the virtual desktops is key to ensuring easy access to digital resources while optimize costs related to the administration of said resources.

In today's post we talk about the Amazon AppStream 2.0, a solution created to address this need and that allows users to work with desktop applications through any device.

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It is a service that streams desktop applications from the AWS cloud. (Amazon Web Services) directly to any device using an HTML5-compatible browser. Users do not need to configure anything or use an SDK to access the applications, as the entire process is managed and administered by Amazon Web Services.

The concept is very simple and offers many benefits to the end user, since Simplifies application management, reduces costs and greatly improves security. It has some similarity with Amazon Workspaces, with the difference that the latter deploys Windows virtual desktops and not just desktop applications.

Many functionalities at your fingertips

Amazon AppStream 2.0 offers many features that make it the ideal service for streaming your virtual desktop applications from the public cloud. to any compatible device. Its most notable features are:

• Allows you to run applications on any device, including those with Windows, Linux, Mac environments and even on Chromebooks.
• You can maintain a single version for all your users and access it easily from anywhere.
• Unlike other AWS services like Amazon Workspaces, allows much more flexibility in its configuration in order to reduce costs.
• You will have immediate access to desktop applicationsYou won't have to wait for large files to download, and then go through complex installation processes.
• Your applications and data will remain on Amazon Web Services, allowing you to isolate and distribute them only securely.
• You will have the ability to integrate your own IT environments (Information Technology), both local and those included in AWS.
• The best of all is that you will be able to enjoy a fully managed service, to which You don't need to give it any kind of maintenance.

Benefits of Amazon AppStream 2.0

• With this service you will be able to have access to the latest versions of your applications that run on Amazon Web Services computing resources.
• Because it is a service in which You only pay for the streaming resources you use, you don't need to have a lot of capital, nor worry about expenses in infrastructure maintenance.
• Data is never stored on the user's device. This enables improved performance with a completely secure experience.
• The service can be adjust to the needs of all users and offer immediate scalability, if required.

Is this a useful service for multi-site SMEs?

The quick answer is: Yes. All those small and medium-sized companies that do not have a large capital will benefit, since they will not need to make very high payments to enjoy the service, but the final cost will depend only on the resources used; nothing more.

Another great advantage that Amazon AppStream 2.0 offers is that If companies have decentralized headquarters, each of them will be able to access the public cloud and use the service, without the need for any type of intermediary or dependence on your own hardware resources, beyond a device that has a browser compatible with HTML5.

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