AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate (SAA-C03) - Desktop and Appstreaming

The video tutorial discusses two AWS services: Workspaces and App Stream 2.0. Workspaces provide virtual desktops in the cloud, allowing users to run operating systems like Windows 7 and 10 with persistent storage. App Stream 2.0 offers virtual applications, enabling users to run apps in the cloud while interacting with them locally. The tutorial explains the differences between these services and their use cases, such as running custom or commercial applications.

What is the primary focus of AWS desktop and app streaming services?

• Developing server-side solutions

• Enhancing local storage capabilities

• Building network infrastructures

• Serving client interfaces from the cloud

Which operating systems can be run as virtual desktops in AWS Workspaces?

• Windows XP and Windows 7

• Linux and Windows 10

• Windows 8 and MacOS

• Linux and Windows 7

Where should you save your documents to ensure they are backed up in AWS Workspaces?

• AWS S3 bucket

• Local D drive

• Virtual D drive

• Local C drive

What is a key feature of App Stream 2.0?

• Runs applications locally

• Provides a full desktop interface

• Offers virtual applications in the cloud

• Requires no internet connection

For what type of applications is App Stream 2.0 commonly used?

• Operating system installations

• Database management systems

• Custom developed apps

• Web-based applications

How does App Stream 2.0 differ from Workspaces?

• App Stream provides a full desktop, Workspaces does not

• App Stream runs applications in the cloud, Workspaces provides a desktop

• Workspaces is for custom apps, App Stream is for commercial apps

• App Stream requires a local server, Workspaces does not

What should you consider when choosing between Workspaces and App Stream?

• The cost of the service

• The type of operating system

• The need for a complete desktop or specific applications

• The number of users