WorkSpace Parameters Reference

Here is a reference guide around WorkSpaces parameters including Root Volume, Compute Type, and Running Mode.

Root Volume

The following information details features of setting root and user volumes in
Amazon Workspaces.

  • Root & User volumes must be one of the following combinations:
Root Volume in GBUser Volume in GB
8010
8050
80100
175 – 1000100 - 1000
  • You can increase volume sizes once in a 24-hour period.

  • For a newly launched Workspace, you must wait 24 hours before requesting a
    larger bundle.

  • You can never decrease volume sizes.

Compute Type

  • You can change a Workspace to a larger hardware bundle once in a 24-hour
    period.

  • You can change to a smaller hardware bundle once in a 30-day period.

  • You can switch between Value, Standard, Performance, or Power (NOTE: not
    including Graphics) The following tables show base Windows bundle option
    specifications that reflect base pricing:

https://aws.amazon.com/workspaces/pricing/

ValueRoot VolumeUser Volume
1 vCPU, 2 GiB Memory80 GB10 GB
1 vCPU, 2 GiB Memory80 GB50 GB
1 vCPU, 2 GiB Memory80 GB100 GB
1 vCPU, 2 GiB Memory175 GB100 GB
StandardRoot VolumeUser Volume
2 vCPU, 4 GiB Memory80 GB10 GB
2 vCPU, 4 GiB Memory80 GB50 GB
2 vCPU, 4 GiB Memory80 GB100 GB
2 vCPU, 4 GiB Memory175 GB100 GB
PerformanceRoot VolumeUser Volume
2 vCPU, 7.5 GiB Memory80 GB10 GB
2 vCPU, 7.5 GiB Memory80 GB50 GB
2 vCPU, 7.5 GiB Memory80 GB100 GB
2 vCPU, 7.5 GiB Memory175 GB100 GB
PowerRoot VolumeUser Volume
4 vCPU, 16 GiB Memory80 GB10 GB
4 vCPU, 16 GiB Memory80 GB50 GB
4 vCPU, 16 GiB Memory80 GB100 GB
4 vCPU, 16 GiB Memory175 GB100 GB
PowerProRoot VolumeUser Volume
8 vCPU, 32 GiB Memory80 GB10 GB
8 vCPU, 32 GiB Memory80 GB50 GB
8 vCPU, 32 GiB Memory80 GB100 GB
8 vCPU, 32 GiB Memory175 GB100 GB
GraphicsRoot VolumeUser Volume
8 vCPU, 15 GiB Memory, 1 GPU, 4 GiB Video Memory100 GB100 GB
GraphicsProRoot VolumeUser Volume
16 vCPU, 122 GiB Memory, 1 GPU, 8 GiB Video Memory100 GB100 GB

Running Mode

Running Mode

The running mode of an Amazon WorkSpace determines its immediate availability
and how it is billed. You can choose between the following running modes when
creating a SynchroNet CLICK Package.

  • AutoStop – This mode is used when billed by the hour. When this mode is selected, WorkSpaces stop after predetermined period of inactivity, but the state of apps and data is saved.

  • AlwayOn – This mode is used when billed as a fixed monthly fee for unlimited usage of a WorkSpace. This mode is best for users who use their WorkSpace full time as their primary desktop.