Amazon AppStream 2.0 adds support for local file system redirection

Posted on: Aug 20, 2019

Amazon AppStream 2.0 now supports local file system redirection with the AppStream 2.0 client for Windows. This feature lets your users seamlessly open or save files on their local computer from within their streaming session. To use this feature, users link the local drives and folders that they want to access from within their streaming session. After their local drives and folders are linked, users can access these resources in File Explorer when performing file system operations such as File Open, File Save, and File Save As.This feature is only available through the AppStream 2.0 client for Windows. There are no additional charges for this feature. To learn more, see Enable File System Redirection for Your AppStream 2.0 Users

AppStream 2.0 is a fully managed, secure application streaming service that lets you stream desktop applications to users without rewriting applications. AppStream 2.0 can provide users with instant access to the applications that they need with a responsive, fluid user experience on the device of their choice. For the full list of regions where AppStream 2.0 is available, see the AWS Region Table. AppStream 2.0 offers pay-as-you-go pricing. Please see Amazon AppStream 2.0 Pricing for more information.