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AWS workspaces documentation change

Service: workspaces · 2025-05-16 · Documentation low

File: workspaces/latest/adminguide/set-up-pools-create.md

Summary

Added detailed descriptions of AutoStop vs AlwaysOn billing modes

Security assessment

Operational cost documentation update with no security implications.

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diff --git a/workspaces/latest/adminguide/set-up-pools-create.md b/workspaces/latest/adminguide/set-up-pools-create.md
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@@ -34,0 +35,6 @@ You should create a directory before you create a WorkSpaces Pool. For more info
+     * For **Running mode** , choose from the following to configure the pool’s immediate availability and how you pay for it:
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+       * **AutoStop** — Pools instances are billed an hourly usage fee, based on the bundle chosen, only for the instances that are connected to users. Instances within the pool that are not connected to users are billed a low stopped-instance hourly fee. When users initiate their session, they start streaming after a 1-2 minute wait.
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+       * **AlwaysOn** — All pools instances that are running are billed the applicable hourly usage fee, even when users aren't connected. This mode is best for users who don’t want to wait for their streaming to start.
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