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AWS appstream2 documentation change

Service: appstream2 · 2025-11-07 · Documentation low

File: appstream2/latest/developerguide/using-iam-roles-to-grant-permissions-to-applications-scripts-streaming-instances.md

Summary

Updated service name references from 'AppStream 2.0' to 'WorkSpaces Applications' throughout the document, including titles, section headers, and body text.

Security assessment

The changes are purely branding updates (renaming AppStream 2.0 to WorkSpaces Applications) without modifying security guidance, IAM role configuration details, or permissions management practices. No new security features or vulnerabilities are addressed.

Diff

diff --git a/appstream2/latest/developerguide/using-iam-roles-to-grant-permissions-to-applications-scripts-streaming-instances.md b/appstream2/latest/developerguide/using-iam-roles-to-grant-permissions-to-applications-scripts-streaming-instances.md
index 9093a0359..47ca6c20b 100644
--- a//appstream2/latest/developerguide/using-iam-roles-to-grant-permissions-to-applications-scripts-streaming-instances.md
+++ b//appstream2/latest/developerguide/using-iam-roles-to-grant-permissions-to-applications-scripts-streaming-instances.md
@@ -3 +3 @@
-[Documentation](/index.html)[Amazon AppStream 2.0](/appstream2/index.html)[Administration Guide](what-is-appstream.html)
+[Documentation](/index.html)[Amazon WorkSpaces Applications](/appstream2/index.html)[Administration Guide](what-is-appstream.html)
@@ -5 +5 @@
-# Using an IAM Role to Grant Permissions to Applications and Scripts Running on AppStream 2.0 Streaming Instances
+# Using an IAM Role to Grant Permissions to Applications and Scripts Running on WorkSpaces Applications Streaming Instances
@@ -7 +7 @@
-Applications and scripts that run on AppStream 2.0 streaming instances must include AWS credentials in their AWS API requests. You can create an IAM role to manage these credentials. An IAM role specifies a set of permissions that you can use to access AWS resources. This role is not uniquely associated with one person, however. Instead, it can be assumed by anyone that needs it.
+Applications and scripts that run on WorkSpaces Applications streaming instances must include AWS credentials in their AWS API requests. You can create an IAM role to manage these credentials. An IAM role specifies a set of permissions that you can use to access AWS resources. This role is not uniquely associated with one person, however. Instead, it can be assumed by anyone that needs it.
@@ -9 +9 @@ Applications and scripts that run on AppStream 2.0 streaming instances must incl
-You can apply an IAM role to an AppStream 2.0 streaming instance. When the streaming instance switches to (assumes) the role, the role provides temporary security credentials. Your application or scripts use these credentials to perform API actions and management tasks on the streaming instance. AppStream 2.0 manages the temporary credential switch for you.
+You can apply an IAM role to an WorkSpaces Applications streaming instance. When the streaming instance switches to (assumes) the role, the role provides temporary security credentials. Your application or scripts use these credentials to perform API actions and management tasks on the streaming instance. WorkSpaces Applications manages the temporary credential switch for you.
@@ -13 +13 @@ You can apply an IAM role to an AppStream 2.0 streaming instance. When the strea
-  * [Best Practices for Using IAM Roles With AppStream 2.0 Streaming Instances](./best-practices-for-using-iam-role-with-streaming-instances.html)
+  * [Best Practices for Using IAM Roles With WorkSpaces Applications Streaming Instances](./best-practices-for-using-iam-role-with-streaming-instances.html)
@@ -15 +15 @@ You can apply an IAM role to an AppStream 2.0 streaming instance. When the strea
-  * [Configuring an Existing IAM Role to Use With AppStream 2.0 Streaming Instances](./configuring-existing-iam-role-to-use-with-streaming-instances.html)
+  * [Configuring an Existing IAM Role to Use With WorkSpaces Applications Streaming Instances](./configuring-existing-iam-role-to-use-with-streaming-instances.html)
@@ -17 +17 @@ You can apply an IAM role to an AppStream 2.0 streaming instance. When the strea
-  * [How to Create an IAM Role to Use With AppStream 2.0 Streaming Instances](./how-to-create-iam-role-to-use-with-streaming-instances.html)
+  * [How to Create an IAM Role to Use With WorkSpaces Applications Streaming Instances](./how-to-create-iam-role-to-use-with-streaming-instances.html)
@@ -19 +19 @@ You can apply an IAM role to an AppStream 2.0 streaming instance. When the strea
-  * [How to Use the IAM Role With AppStream 2.0 Streaming Instances](./how-to-use-iam-role-with-streaming-instances.html)
+  * [How to Use the IAM Role With WorkSpaces Applications Streaming Instances](./how-to-use-iam-role-with-streaming-instances.html)
@@ -32 +32 @@ Restricting Administrator Access to the Amazon S3 Bucket for Home Folders and Ap
-Best Practices for Using IAM Roles With AppStream 2.0 Streaming Instances
+Best Practices for Using IAM Roles With WorkSpaces Applications Streaming Instances