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UdemyAmazon AppStream 2.0 - Introduction
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Overview
This course introduces Amazon AppStream 2.0, the AWS service that lets you stream existing desktop applications to users without rewriting them. It walks through the initial configuration steps needed to get AppStream publishing applications, covering both the web console and the AWS CLI.
Who it's for
Learners with basic prior knowledge of networking and cloud concepts who are comfortable with Microsoft Windows, looking for a practical entry point into AppStream specifically rather than AWS as a whole.
Key takeaways
- What AppStream 2.0 is and when it makes sense to use it
- How Stacks, Fleets, and the Image Builder fit together
- How to configure instance types and auto-scaling to match application needs
- A scripted example for building and managing AppStream images
Because AppStream lets applications run inside your own network, the course also touches on how streamed apps can interact with existing AWS resources, a useful distinction from services that run fully isolated.
About this course
Amazon AppStream 2.0 lets you move your desktop applications to AWS, without rewriting them! It’s easy to install your applications on AppStream 2.0, set launch configurations, and make your applications available to users. AppStream 2.0 offers a wide selection of virtual machine options so that you can select the instance type that best matches your application requirements, and set the auto-scale parameters so that you can easily meet the needs of your end users. AppStream 2.0 allows you to launch applications in your own network, which means your applications can interact with your existing AWS resources.
This course covers an introduction to the Amazon AppStream 2.0 service. We walk through the initial steps to get your AppStream service configured and publishing applications. We will look at what AppStream is, how and when to leverage it, what the console looks like (both web and aws cli) what Stacks, Fleets and the Image builder are and finally walk through a scripted build example for managing your AppStream images.
Prior Learning: You should have basic prior knowledge of fundamental networking and cloud concepts and be competent with Microsoft Windows operating systems.
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