What are the differences between working with custom images and BYOL images in WorkSpaces for Windows?

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Amazon WorkSpaces use Amazon provided Windows Server bundles that deliver a Windows desktop experience. If you use a Windows Desktop operating system (OS), then you must BYOL. BYOL WorkSpaces are available only for Windows.

Prerequisite: Complete the prerequisites to use Microsoft BYOL.

BYOL images

BYOL WorkSpaces run on dedicated hardware to meet Microsoft licensing requirements. BYOL images use a Windows desktop OS and you can use EC2 Image Builder to import images.

Standard custom images

Standard custom images are built from Amazon provided bundles on Windows Server OS with Desktop Experience.

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