WorkSpaces (EC2)

The WorkSpaces (EC2) settings page allows administrators to enable and manage EC2 backed WorkSpaces.

To configure a WorkSpaces EC2 instance, click on Add Instance Definitions. This takes you to the page where you can enter all the required details for your EC2 WorkSpace setup—including:

• Friendly Name for easy reference

• AWS Instance Type (e.g., t3a.xlarge)

• KeyPair Name, AMI ID, and Subnet ID

• Security Group, Account ID, and Region

The Add Schedule Definition feature allows administrators to define automatic start and stop times for the EC2-based WorkSpaces, helping to optimize cost and resource usage. You can create custom schedules by setting stop and start times for weekdays, Saturday, and Sunday individually.

For example, a schedule like "Mon–Fri Stop at 5pm" ensures that EC2 WorkSpaces are shut down at the end of the workday—reducing compute costs without requiring manual intervention.