Subj : Amazon wants to rent you a 32-core virtual workstation in the clo
To   : All
From : TechnologyDaily
Date : Sat Jan 25 2025 18:45:06

Amazon wants to rent you a 32-core virtual workstation in the cloud for $4.40 
per hour and yes, you'd still need to have a thin client to access it

Date:
Sat, 25 Jan 2025 18:33:00 +0000

Description:
AWS's new instances are Windows-only for now - sorry Linux users.

FULL STORY
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urpose.8xlarge delivers 32 virtual cores and 128GB memory plus 275GB storage 
This is far cheaper than Azure or Google Cloud, but more expensive than 
onprem if you plan to keep it for 6 months or more You will - of course - 
need a separate computer to access that virtual workstation 

AWS has expanded its WorkSpaces desktop-as-a-service offering with the 
introduction of two new workstation-grade instance types. 

The company says these new instances will provide its customers with powerful 
cloud desktops for resource-intensive Windows workloads. 

The new instance types, GeneralPurpose.4xlarge and GeneralPurpose.8xlarge, 
feature 16 and 32 virtual CPUs (vCPUs) with 64GB and 128GB of memory, 
respectively. Both include a 175GB root volume and 100GB for user file 
storage. Windows-only 

Amazon is positioning the two new offerings as being ideal for developers, 
scientists, financial analysts, and engineers who need to run demanding 
applications. 

Developers can handle large compilation and development tasks with tools like 
Visual Studio, IntelliJ, and Eclipse, while engineers and scientists can run 
complex simulations with MatLab, GNU Octave, R, and Stata, the company says. 

The GeneralPurpose.8xlarge instance is AWSs first to offer 32 vCPUs but its 
not cheap. With Windows licensing, the 32 vCPU version costs $590 per month, 
while the 16 vCPU model is priced at $295 monthly. Hourly rates of $4.56 and 
$2.28 are also available for an additional $19 monthly fee. 

Threes no mention of pricing for Linux users, so it looks as if this is a 
Windows-only offering for now. Users with their own Windows licenses (BYOL) 
can save a small amount  the 32 vCPU version drops to $544 ($4.40 an hour) 
while the 16 vCPU model is $272 ($2.20 an hour). 

Although AWSs 32-core virtual workstation offers competitive hourly rates 
compared to Azure and Google Cloud, it remains pricier than on-premises 
options for extended use. Additionally, users will obviously still require a 
separate device to access these cloud desktops. 

In parallel to this announcement, AWS also introduced updates to its EC2 
Image Builder, allowing Microsoft Windows ISO files to be directly converted 
into Amazon Machine Images (AMIs), simplifying the process of using existing 
Windows licenses with Amazon WorkSpaces. You might also like These are the 
best virtual desktop offerings around today AWS says customers are turning 
back to on-prem Migrating to the cloud. Is it the right move for you?



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https://www.techradar.com/pro/amazon-wants-to-rent-you-a-32-core-virtual-works
tation-in-the-cloud-for-usd4-40-per-hour-and-yes-youd-still-need-to-have-a-thi
n-client-to-access-it


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