Ubuntu on Amazon WorkSpaces

Virtual desktops, powered by AWS.
Develop remotely, securely and cost-effectively.

Ubuntu Desktop on Amazon WorkSpaces offers developers an optimised Ubuntu Desktop environment to rapidly build, test and deploy code – spinning up and tearing down instances as required.

IT organisations benefit from rapid deployment, configuration and scalability for their managed Ubuntu Desktops whilst their applications and data remain secured in the AWS cloud, even when their developers are working remotely.


What are Ubuntu WorkSpaces?


Ubuntu Desktop 22.04 LTS

  • A common OS for development, testing and deployment
  • Linux 6.8 kernel alongside the latest toolchains for Python, PGP, Rust and Go
  • Target platform for cutting edge applications in fields like Data Science, AI/ML, Cloud and IoT
  • Active Directory integration

Remote onboarding for developers

  • Easily onboard remote workers and contractors and get them up and running quickly
  • Portable desktops for any device accessed via web browser or native client applications
  • Pay as you go without the need to procure high-end hardware

Security and management at scale

  • Your organisations' applications and data remain in the AWS cloud at all times
  • Configure custom images and scale your WorkSpaces on the fly
  • Integrate Ubuntu WorkSpaces with your on-prem Active Directory
  • Benefit from expanded security patching with Ubuntu Pro

Getting started
with Ubuntu WorkSpaces

Ubuntu WorkSpaces can be quickly provisioned on top of your existing directory services. Simply select your preferred Ubuntu bundle and associate users to each workstation.

Ubuntu WorkSpaces can be additionally customised after creation and are accessible from ChromeOS, iOS, Linux and the Web.