I'm curious if you can get any credits or a trial period to test out Amazon WorkSpaces. Do they offer any free usage options for new users?
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No, Amazon WorkSpaces doesn't provide any credits specifically for their services. Just to clarify, it's not about physical PCs; they're offering a Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI). So, if you're considering that, just keep that in mind!
You can actually get up to 40 hours a month with their free tier, which is a great way to check it out! Just remember, this is meant for new customers. Overall, I've had a good experience with it, but it’s worth checking out the details on their website for the latest info.
While it's not specific to WorkSpaces, new accounts usually receive some credits for trying out AWS services, including WorkSpaces. Just a heads up, though—setting it up can be a bit of a hassle since you need to configure a domain. It's built off server editions of Windows, so if you’re expecting something like Windows 11, you might need to tweak some settings for certain apps.
You can use Windows 10 or 11 with WorkSpaces, but yeah, it does get pricier due to licensing if you go that route using Entra or Intune instead of Active Directory.
That's a good point! The free tier is a nice bonus for testing it out.