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This spotlight on Amazon WorkSpaces equips you with the skills and troubleshooting tips to get the most out of this flexible service.
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Overview

The AWS re:Post Knowledge Center is your one-stop-shop for authoritative, up-to-date guidance on using AWS services. This month, we're highlighting WorkSpaces, a secure, flexible, cost-effective virtual desktop services for every use case.

WorkSpaces gives organizations the flexibility to choose between highly configurable virtual desktops for workers that need access to a consistent, personalized environment each time they log in or pools of virtual desktops shared across a group of users to help reduce costs. Whether you're new to WorkSpaces or an experienced user, the following Knowledge Center articles equip you with the skills and troubleshooting tips to get the most out of this flexible service.

Managing access to your WorkSpaces

Users can access their Windows WorkSpaces and DCV Linux WorkSpaces from any location using a web browser. Find out how to configure and manage access to your WorkSpaces:

How do I control access to my WorkSpaces?

Control access to WorkSpaces

How do I configure SAML 2.0 authentication for WorkSpaces?

Configure SAML 2.0 authentication for WorkSpaces

How do I activate MFA in WorkSpaces Personal?

Activate MFA in WorkSpaces

How do I use my Windows desktop license with WorkSpaces?

Use Windows desktop license in WorkSpaces

How do I reset a WorkSpaces password?

Reset a password in WorkSpaces

Why can't I use the WorkSpaces Personal client to authenticate to my WorkSpace?

Troubleshoot WorkSpaces client authentication issues

Managing WorkSpaces versions and updates

Learn how to manage your WorkSpaces backups, images, bundles, and other required updates:

How do I perform a manual backup in WorkSpaces?

Perform manual backup in WorkSpaces

How do I create a WorkSpaces image?

Create an Amazon WorkSpaces image

How can I update the WorkSpace image in a custom bundle?

WorkSpace image update in custom bundle

How do I troubleshoot WorkSpaces image creation issues?

Troubleshoot WorkSpace image creation issues

How do I make sure that Windows updates and patches are applied to my WorkSpaces?

Apply Windows patches and updates to WorkSpaces

Upgrading WorkSpaces

Find out how to update your WorkSpaces to meet your system needs, from updating IP addresses to modifying WorkSpaces subnets:

How do I modify WorkSpaces subnets?

Modify WorkSpaces subnets

How do I update the DNS server IP addresses on my WorkSpace?

Update DNS server IP address in WorkSpaces

How do I add more IP addresses to my existing WorkSpaces subnets?

Resolve issues with limited IP addresses in WorkSpaces subnet

How do I increase WorkSpaces quotas?

Increase WorkSpaces quotas

How do I migrate my WorkSpaces between AWS Regions or AWS accounts?

Migrate WorkSpaces between Regions and accounts

How do I upgrade WorkSpaces to the latest version of Microsoft Office?

Upgrade WorkSpaces to latest Microsoft Office version

How do I use CloudWatch to monitor my WorkSpaces?

Use CloudWatch to monitor WorkSpaces

How do I optimize costs in WorkSpaces?

Optimize costs in WorkSpaces

Managing your WorkSpaces directory

WorkSpaces uses a directory to store and manage information for your WorkSpaces and users. Learn how to configure and troubleshoot your WorkSpaces directory:

How do I set up an Active Directory to manage and configure WorkSpaces?

Set up Active Directory to manage WorkSpaces

How do I update my AD Connector account credentials in my WorkSpaces directory?

Update AD Connector credentials in WorkSpaces

How do I delete an AWS Directory Service directory?

Delete an AWS Directory Service directory

How do I troubleshoot a WorkSpaces Personal WorkSpace that fails to join an Active Directory domain?

Troubleshoot WorkSpaces error when I join a domain

How do I resolve the "Directory Unavailable" error in WorkSpaces?

Resolve "Directory Unavailable" error in WorkSpaces

Customizing your WorkSpaces configuration

Modify your WorkSpaces configuration to meet your user’s needs. Define the settings for internet access, file sharing, printing, and more:

How do I map a network file share on a Linux WorkSpace?

Map network file share on a Linux WorkSpace

How do I transfer files between a local computer and a WorkSpace?

Transfer files between local computer and WorkSpace

How do I use a VPN in WorkSpaces?

Use a VPN in WorkSpaces

How do I update software packages on Linux WorkSpaces?

Update software packages on Linux WorkSpaces

How do I configure a local printer in a Windows WorkSpace?

Configure a local printer in a Windows Workspace

How do I restrict internet access on WorkSpaces Personal?

Restrict internet access on WorkSpaces

How can I access the internet from my WorkSpace?

Turn on internet access for your WorkSpace

Troubleshooting stuck WorkSpaces

Issues with health checks, operating system (OS), or WorkSpaces components might cause the WorkSpaces status to become stuck in a state. Learn how to troubleshoot these issues:

Why is my Linux WorkSpace stuck in the starting, rebooting, or stopping status?

Troubleshoot stuck Linux WorkSpace

Why is my Windows WorkSpace stuck in the starting, rebooting, or stopping status?

Troubleshoot a stuck Windows WorkSpace

How do I restore or rebuild my WorkSpace to resolve WorkSpaces Personal system errors?

Restore or rebuild your WorkSpace to resolve errors

How do I resolve the "Unable to register" error in WorkSpaces?

Resolve "Unable to register" error in WorkSpaces

Why can't I create a WorkSpace in WorkSpaces Personal?

Troubleshoot WorkSpace creation failures

How do I troubleshoot a Linux WorkSpace that's in the Unhealthy state?

Troubleshoot an unhealthy Linux WorkSpace

How do I troubleshoot a Windows WorkSpace that's in the Unhealthy state?

Troubleshoot a Windows WorkSpace that's in an Unhealthy state

Troubleshooting connection and access issues

Check your WorkSpaces configuration to make sure your access is configured correctly, and you can connect to your WorkSpace:

Why does my WorkSpace frequently disconnect and reconnect?

Troubleshoot a WorkSpace that frequently disconnects and reconnects

Why can't I use the WorkSpaces client to access my Windows WorkSpace?

Troubleshoot issues accessing your Windows WorkSpace

Why can't I use the WorkSpaces client to access my Linux or Ubuntu WorkSpace?

Troubleshoot issues accessing your Linux WorkSpace

Why can't I connect to my WorkSpace after I activated certificate-based authentication?

Troubleshoot issues in WorkSpaces with certificate-based authentication

How do I troubleshoot SAML 2.0 authentication issues in WorkSpaces?

Troubleshoot SAML 2.0 authentication issues in WorkSpaces

Why do I get an NLA error when I use RDP to connect to WorkSpaces?

Resolve NLA error when I use RDP for WorkSpaces

Why is my WorkSpaces performance slow?

Troubleshoot WorkSpaces performance issues

Troubleshooting errors

Issues in WorkSpaces occur for a variety of reasons. The following articles help you troubleshoot issues with images, printing, audio, and more:

Why can't I create a WorkSpaces BYOL image?

Troubleshoot WorkSpaces BYOL image creation

How do I resolve a Windows activation fail message on my Amazon EC2 Windows instance?

Resolve activation failure on Amazon EC2 Windows instance

How do I troubleshoot black screen and white screen issues in WorkSpaces?

Troubleshoot WorkSpaces connectivity issues

Why can't I copy and paste in WorkSpaces?

Copy and paste in WorkSpaces

How do I troubleshoot audio and microphone issues in WorkSpaces for Windows?

Troubleshoot audio and microphone issues in Windows WorkSpaces

How do I troubleshoot printing issues with my Windows WorkSpace?

Troubleshoot Windows WorkSpaces printing issues

Related information

Have more questions about WorkSpaces? Check out the re:Post WorkSpaces knowledge base or ask your own question to get guidance from the AWS community.

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