AWS WorkSpaces Adds Support for Windows Server 2025
Amazon Web Services has added support for Windows Server 2025 in Amazon WorkSpaces Personal and WorkSpaces Core, expanding operating system options for organizations using the managed virtual desktop platform. The update allows customers to launch WorkSpaces environments running Windows Server 2025, giving administrators access to the latest server features and security improvements while maintaining centralized desktop management. The service enables organizations to deliver cloud-hosted Windows desktops that employees can access from various devices.
Enterprises widely use Amazon WorkSpaces to support remote work, contractor access and secure application delivery without requiring locally installed desktop infrastructure. By supporting the latest Windows Server release, AWS aims to help organizations keep virtual desktop environments aligned with current operating system updates. Virtual desktop infrastructure continues to gain traction as companies adopt hybrid work models and look for ways to simplify endpoint management. Cloud-hosted desktop platforms allow IT teams to manage security, updates and access controls centrally across distributed workforces. The update is available in all AWS regions where Amazon WorkSpaces is available.
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Posted by AWS Editors on 03/12/2026