Amazon AppStream 2.0 introduces Rocky Linux Application and Desktop streaming

Amazon AppStream 2.0 now offers support for Rocky Linux from CIQ, enabling ISVs and central IT organizations to stream from an RPM Package Manager (RPM) compatible environment optimized for running compute-intensive applications while leveraging the flexibility, scalability, and cost-effectiveness of the AWS Cloud. With this launch, customers have the flexibility to choose from a broader set of operating systems including Rocky Linux, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), and Microsoft Windows.

This launch enables organizations to stream Rocky Linux apps from AppStream 2.0, helping to accelerate time to market, scaling resources up or down with demand, and managing the entire fleet centrally through the AWS Management Console. Rocky Linux on AppStream 2.0 also enables traditional desktop apps to be converted to SaaS delivery without the cost of refactoring, while pay-as-you-go billing and license-included images ensure you only pay for the resources you use.

Rocky Linux-based AppStream 2.0 instances are supported in all AWS Regions where AppStream 2.0 is available and use per second billing (with a minimum of 15 minutes). For more information, see Amazon AppStream 2.0 pricing.

To get started with Rocky Linux on AppStream 2.0, sign in to the AWS Management Console and open the AppStream 2.0 Console. For more information, see the Amazon AppStream 2.0 Administrator Guide.