Amazon WorkSpaces Thin Client
Thin client device for VDI
A small, low-cost hardware device: plug in a monitor and keyboard and it connects to WorkSpaces, AppStream 2.0, or WorkSpaces Secure Browser; administrators manage devices centrally from the AWS Console.
- Cost$ Low
- Difficulty●●●●●
- Costs money when idle?A little
- Managed by AWS
Think of it asLike a TV remote: it doesn't do much by itself, it just controls a machine somewhere else.
When to use it
✓ Use it when
You already use AWS virtual desktop services and want to give employees cheap devices with low risk of data loss.
✗ Avoid it when
Employees need to work offline or run heavy applications locally → regular laptops with WorkSpaces.
Common uses
- Service counters, call centers
- Shift workers sharing machines
- Quickly equip a new office
What does it cost?
- Pricing model: One-time device purchase plus a monthly per-device management fee; the accompanying virtual desktop service is billed separately.