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AWS prescriptive-guidance documentation change

Service: prescriptive-guidance · 2025-11-07 · Documentation low

File: prescriptive-guidance/latest/appstream-well-architected-framework/operational-excellence.md

Summary

Updated service name references from 'AppStream 2.0' to 'WorkSpaces Applications' throughout operational excellence documentation

Security assessment

Changes consist of rebranding/renaming service references without introducing new security content or addressing vulnerabilities. No security advisories, vulnerability mitigations, or new security features are mentioned in the diff.

Diff

diff --git a/prescriptive-guidance/latest/appstream-well-architected-framework/operational-excellence.md b/prescriptive-guidance/latest/appstream-well-architected-framework/operational-excellence.md
index 15256868a..7d2d69e01 100644
--- a//prescriptive-guidance/latest/appstream-well-architected-framework/operational-excellence.md
+++ b//prescriptive-guidance/latest/appstream-well-architected-framework/operational-excellence.md
@@ -3 +3 @@
-[Documentation](/index.html)[AWS Prescriptive Guidance](https://aws.amazon.com/prescriptive-guidance/)[Applying the AWS Well-Architected Framework to Amazon AppStream 2.0](introduction.html)
+[Documentation](/index.html)[AWS Prescriptive Guidance](https://aws.amazon.com/prescriptive-guidance/)[Applying the AWS Well-Architected Framework to Amazon WorkSpaces Applications](introduction.html)
@@ -11 +11 @@ Operational excellence (OE) represents a dedication to crafting high-quality sof
-Key focus areas for applying this pillar to your AppStream 2.0 streaming environment:
+Key focus areas for applying this pillar to your WorkSpaces Applications streaming environment:
@@ -75 +75 @@ Implement comprehensive monitoring and observability to track KPIs and workload
-  * Track and analyze AppStream 2.0 usage reports.
+  * Track and analyze WorkSpaces Applications usage reports.
@@ -77 +77 @@ Implement comprehensive monitoring and observability to track KPIs and workload
-  * Capture and analyze application logs. For more information, see the AWS blog posts [Using Kinesis Agent for Linux to stream application logs in AppStream 2.0](https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/desktop-and-application-streaming/using-kinesis-agent-for-linux-to-stream-application-logs-in-appstream-2-0/) and [Using Kinesis Agent for Microsoft Windows to store AppStream 2.0 Windows event logs](https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/desktop-and-application-streaming/using-kinesis-agent-for-microsoft-windows-to-store-appstream-2-0-windows-event-logs/).
+  * Capture and analyze application logs. For more information, see the AWS blog posts [Using Kinesis Agent for Linux to stream application logs in WorkSpaces Applications](https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/desktop-and-application-streaming/using-kinesis-agent-for-linux-to-stream-application-logs-in-appstream-2-0/) and [Using Kinesis Agent for Microsoft Windows to store WorkSpaces Applications Windows event logs](https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/desktop-and-application-streaming/using-kinesis-agent-for-microsoft-windows-to-store-appstream-2-0-windows-event-logs/).
@@ -79 +79 @@ Implement comprehensive monitoring and observability to track KPIs and workload
-  * Monitor AppStream 2.0 metrics and events through chat notifications. For more information, see the AWS blog post [Monitor and automate AWS end user computing (EUC) with AWS Chatbot](https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/desktop-and-application-streaming/monitor-and-automate-aws-end-user-computingeuc-with-aws-chatbot/).
+  * Monitor WorkSpaces Applications metrics and events through chat notifications. For more information, see the AWS blog post [Monitor and automate AWS end user computing (EUC) with AWS Chatbot](https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/desktop-and-application-streaming/monitor-and-automate-aws-end-user-computingeuc-with-aws-chatbot/).
@@ -81 +81 @@ Implement comprehensive monitoring and observability to track KPIs and workload
-  * Enable proactive session management through visual cues. For more information, see the AWS blog post [Display session expiration and a countdown timer in Amazon AppStream 2.0](https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/desktop-and-application-streaming/display-session-expiration-and-a-countdown-timer-in-amazon-appstream-2-0/).
+  * Enable proactive session management through visual cues. For more information, see the AWS blog post [Display session expiration and a countdown timer in Amazon WorkSpaces Applications](https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/desktop-and-application-streaming/display-session-expiration-and-a-countdown-timer-in-amazon-appstream-2-0/).
@@ -83 +83 @@ Implement comprehensive monitoring and observability to track KPIs and workload
-  * Create visualizations for usage patterns and trends. For more information, see the AWS blog post [Ingest and visualize Amazon AppStream 2.0 usage reports in Amazon OpenSearch Service](https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/desktop-and-application-streaming/ingest-and-visualize-amazon-appstream-2-0-usage-reports-in-amazon-opensearch-service/).
+  * Create visualizations for usage patterns and trends. For more information, see the AWS blog post [Ingest and visualize Amazon WorkSpaces Applications usage reports in Amazon OpenSearch Service](https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/desktop-and-application-streaming/ingest-and-visualize-amazon-appstream-2-0-usage-reports-in-amazon-opensearch-service/).
@@ -85 +85 @@ Implement comprehensive monitoring and observability to track KPIs and workload
-  * Utilize the EUC toolkit to monitor active sessions, track fleet inventory, and generate session reports (CSV export). For more information, see the AWS blog post [Use the EUC Toolkit to manage Amazon AppStream 2.0 and Amazon WorkSpaces](https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/desktop-and-application-streaming/euc-toolkit/).
+  * Utilize the EUC toolkit to monitor active sessions, track fleet inventory, and generate session reports (CSV export). For more information, see the AWS blog post [Use the EUC Toolkit to manage Amazon WorkSpaces Applications and Amazon WorkSpaces](https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/desktop-and-application-streaming/euc-toolkit/).
@@ -94 +94 @@ Apply infrastructure as code (IaC) principles to automate all aspects of your wo
-  * Automate the creation and configuration of AppStream 2.0 images by using the Image Assistant CLI. For more information, see [Create your Amazon AppStream 2.0 image programmatically by using the Image Assistant CLI operations](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/appstream2/latest/developerguide/programmatically-create-image.html) in the AppStream 2.0 documentation.
+  * Automate the creation and configuration of WorkSpaces Applications images by using the Image Assistant CLI. For more information, see [Create your Amazon WorkSpaces Applications image programmatically by using the Image Assistant CLI operations](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/appstream2/latest/developerguide/programmatically-create-image.html) in the WorkSpaces Applications documentation.
@@ -98 +98 @@ Apply infrastructure as code (IaC) principles to automate all aspects of your wo
-    * Image creation: Programmatically create AppStream 2.0 images by using the Image Assistant CLI commands.
+    * Image creation: Programmatically create WorkSpaces Applications images by using the Image Assistant CLI commands.
@@ -102 +102 @@ Apply infrastructure as code (IaC) principles to automate all aspects of your wo
-  * Automate the customization of AppStream 2.0 images. For more information, see the AWS blog post [Automatically create customized AppStream 2.0 Windows images](https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/desktop-and-application-streaming/automatically-create-customized-appstream-2-0-windows-images/).
+  * Automate the customization of WorkSpaces Applications images. For more information, see the AWS blog post [Automatically create customized WorkSpaces Applications Windows images](https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/desktop-and-application-streaming/automatically-create-customized-appstream-2-0-windows-images/).
@@ -104 +104 @@ Apply infrastructure as code (IaC) principles to automate all aspects of your wo
-  * Apply IaC to deploy the infrastructure and application components for AppStream 2.0. For more information, see the AWS blog post [Automation of infrastructure and application deployment for Amazon AppStream 2.0 with Terraform](https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/desktop-and-application-streaming/automation-of-infrastructure-and-application-deployment-for-amazon-appstream-2-0-with-terraform/).
+  * Apply IaC to deploy the infrastructure and application components for WorkSpaces Applications. For more information, see the AWS blog post [Automation of infrastructure and application deployment for Amazon WorkSpaces Applications with Terraform](https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/desktop-and-application-streaming/automation-of-infrastructure-and-application-deployment-for-amazon-appstream-2-0-with-terraform/).
@@ -108 +108 @@ Apply infrastructure as code (IaC) principles to automate all aspects of your wo
-    * Fleet scaling based on demand. Configure automatic scaling policies to adjust fleet capacity automatically based on utilization metrics. For more information, see the AWS blog post [Use AWS Lambda to adjust scaling steps and thresholds for Amazon AppStream 2.0](https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/desktop-and-application-streaming/use-aws-lambda-to-adjust-scaling-steps-and-thresholds-for-amazon-appstream-2-0/).
+    * Fleet scaling based on demand. Configure automatic scaling policies to adjust fleet capacity automatically based on utilization metrics. For more information, see the AWS blog post [Use AWS Lambda to adjust scaling steps and thresholds for Amazon WorkSpaces Applications](https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/desktop-and-application-streaming/use-aws-lambda-to-adjust-scaling-steps-and-thresholds-for-amazon-appstream-2-0/).
@@ -110 +110 @@ Apply infrastructure as code (IaC) principles to automate all aspects of your wo
-    * Base image updates. Benefit from automatic updates to the AppStream 2.0 base image that's provided by AWS.
+    * Base image updates. Benefit from automatic updates to the WorkSpaces Applications base image that's provided by AWS.
@@ -156 +156 @@ Apply infrastructure as code (IaC) principles to automate all aspects of your wo
-  * Use the AppStream 2.0 applications manager to automate application packaging and deployment. For more information, see the AWS blog post [Streamline application onboarding with applications manager for Amazon AppStream 2.0](https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/desktop-and-application-streaming/streamline-application-onboarding-with-applications-manager-for-amazon-appstream-2-0/).
+  * Use the WorkSpaces Applications applications manager to automate application packaging and deployment. For more information, see the AWS blog post [Streamline application onboarding with applications manager for Amazon WorkSpaces Applications](https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/desktop-and-application-streaming/streamline-application-onboarding-with-applications-manager-for-amazon-appstream-2-0/).
@@ -158 +158 @@ Apply infrastructure as code (IaC) principles to automate all aspects of your wo
-  * Automate the deployment of new application versions by using continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines. For more information, see the AWS blog post [Screening Eagle: Optimize CI/CD and end user experience in ](https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/desktop-and-application-streaming/screening-eagle-optimize-ci-cd-and-end-user-experience-in-amazon-appstream-2-0/)Amazon AppStream 2.0.
+  * Automate the deployment of new application versions by using continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines. For more information, see the AWS blog post [Screening Eagle: Optimize CI/CD and end user experience in ](https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/desktop-and-application-streaming/screening-eagle-optimize-ci-cd-and-end-user-experience-in-amazon-appstream-2-0/)Amazon WorkSpaces Applications.
@@ -234 +234 @@ Continuously improve operational procedures through regular reviews, updates, an
-  * **Documentation management.** Maintain current, version-controlled documentation of AppStream 2.0 procedures in a central location to ensure operational consistency and knowledge sharing across teams.
+  * **Documentation management.** Maintain current, version-controlled documentation of WorkSpaces Applications procedures in a central location to ensure operational consistency and knowledge sharing across teams.
@@ -236 +236 @@ Continuously improve operational procedures through regular reviews, updates, an
-    * Required documentation: Maintain up-to-date documentation for critical AppStream 2.0 operations for image creation and management, fleet operations, and troubleshooting.
+    * Required documentation: Maintain up-to-date documentation for critical WorkSpaces Applications operations for image creation and management, fleet operations, and troubleshooting.
@@ -240 +240 @@ Continuously improve operational procedures through regular reviews, updates, an
-  * **Continuous improvement.** Systematically enhance AppStream 2.0 operations by incorporating AWS service updates, operational metrics, and learned best practices into standard procedures.
+  * **Continuous improvement.** Systematically enhance WorkSpaces Applications operations by incorporating AWS service updates, operational metrics, and learned best practices into standard procedures.
@@ -242 +242 @@ Continuously improve operational procedures through regular reviews, updates, an
-    * Service updates: Monitor AppStream 2.0 release notes for new features, service improvements, security updates, and Regional availability.
+    * Service updates: Monitor WorkSpaces Applications release notes for new features, service improvements, security updates, and Regional availability.
@@ -244 +244 @@ Continuously improve operational procedures through regular reviews, updates, an
-    * Best practices: Review and incorporate AWS Well-Architected Framework updates, AppStream 2.0 best practices, AWS reference architectures, and AWS security recommendations.
+    * Best practices: Review and incorporate AWS Well-Architected Framework updates, WorkSpaces Applications best practices, AWS reference architectures, and AWS security recommendations.