Cost Optimizer for Amazon WorkSpaces 2.7 released

The Cost Optimizer for Amazon WorkSpaces is a tool that analyzes Amazon WorkSpaces usage data and can automatically convert the WorkSpace instance to the most cost-effective billing option depending on the individual usage. You can use the Cost Optimizer with a single account or with AWS Organizations across multiple accounts.

Today, we are pleased to announce the Cost Optimizer for Amazon WorkSpaces version 2.7 which includes numerous enhancements implemented based on direct customer feedback. Some of the new features include:

Enhanced performance metrics – The Cost Optimizer now reports on 6 additional performance metrics which include:

• InSessionLatency
• CPUUsage
• MemoryUsage
• RootVolumeDiskUsage
• UserVolumeDiskUsage
• UDPPacketLossRate

Private Amazon Elastic Container Registry (ECR) image – The Cost Optimizer now allows you to use a private Amazon ECR image (optional), removing the previous requirement that your VPC must allow internet access. This option supports customers deploying the solution to highly regulated environments where internet access is prohibited.

To get started with the Cost Optimizer for Amazon WorkSpaces, read Monitor Amazon WorkSpaces usage and optimize costs with the Cost Optimizer for Amazon WorkSpaces solution. For more information on deploying Amazon WorkSpaces, read Get started with WorkSpaces advanced setup in the Amazon WorkSpaces Administration Guide.

Robert Fountain is a Sr. EUC Specialist Solutions Architect based out of Pennsylvania. Robert has been with AWS since 2020 and currently holds six AWS Certifications. Outside of the office, Robert is a member of the National Ski Patrol and enjoys spending time with his wife and 2 boys.

Dave Jaskie brings 15 years of experience in the End User Computing space. Outside of Work, Dave enjoys traveling and hiking with his wife and 3 kids.