AWS workspaces: Document PCoIP end of support and client platform matrix
Summary
Added detailed client platform/protocol support table and announced PCoIP end of support.
Security assessment
Documents security best practice by warning about using soon-to-be-unsupported protocols (PCoIP), which could lead to vulnerabilities if used beyond EOL. No specific vulnerability is fixed.
Evidence
+AWS is ending support for PCoIP-based WorkSpaces Personal on October 31, 2027. The new client experience supports connecting to DCV-based WorkSpaces only. If you use PCoIP-based WorkSpaces, see [PCoIP-based WorkSpaces Personal end of support](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/workspaces/latest/adminguide/workspaces-pcoip-end-of-support.html) or contact your administrator.
Diff
diff --git a/workspaces/latest/userguide/amazon-workspaces-clients.md b/workspaces/latest/userguide/amazon-workspaces-clients.md index cd78f9ab9..da3def0b2 100644 --- a//workspaces/latest/userguide/amazon-workspaces-clients.md +++ b//workspaces/latest/userguide/amazon-workspaces-clients.md @@ -6,0 +7,2 @@ +Choose the right client for your needsGet the WorkSpaces clientPCoIP end of supportAdditional client documentation by platformRelated topics + @@ -9 +11,21 @@ -You can connect to your WorkSpace using the client application for a supported device or a web browser. To start using your WorkSpace, see [Getting started with your WorkSpace](./workspaces-user-getting-started.html). +You can use the Amazon WorkSpaces client to connect to your WorkSpace from a supported device. Client applications are available for Windows, macOS, Linux, iPad, Android, Chromebook, and you can also connect from a supported web browser. + +## Choose the right client for your needs + +The following table summarizes client availability by platform and protocol support. + +Platform | Supported client OS versions | Protocols supported | Notes +---|---|---|--- +Windows | Windows 11 | DCV, PCoIP | New client experience available starting with version 5.34 (DCV only) +macOS | macOS 14 (Sonoma) – DCV, PCoIP macOS 15 (Sequoia) – DCV macOS 26 (Tahoe) – DCV | DCV, PCoIP (macOS 14 only) | +Linux (Ubuntu) | Ubuntu 22.04 Ubuntu 24.04 | DCV | +iPad | iPadOS (current) | PCoIP | To connect to DCV-based WorkSpaces from an iPad device, use Web access, which includes tablet-focused support. +Android / Chromebook | Android 14 Android 15 Android 16 | PCoIP | To connect to DCV-based WorkSpaces from an Android tablet or Chromebook device, use Web access, which includes tablet-focused support. +Web access | Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari (latest 3 versions) | DCV | +PCoIP Zero Client | Teradici devices | PCoIP | End of support: October 2027 + +## Get the WorkSpaces client + +Download and install the latest version of the WorkSpaces client for your platform from the [Amazon WorkSpaces Client Download page](https://clients.amazonworkspaces.com/). + +## PCoIP end of support @@ -13 +35 @@ You can connect to your WorkSpace using the client application for a supported d -WorkSpaces Pool is supported only on the macOS, Web Access, and Windows client Application version 5.20.0 or greater. +AWS is ending support for PCoIP-based WorkSpaces Personal on October 31, 2027. The new client experience supports connecting to DCV-based WorkSpaces only. If you use PCoIP-based WorkSpaces, see [PCoIP-based WorkSpaces Personal end of support](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/workspaces/latest/adminguide/workspaces-pcoip-end-of-support.html) or contact your administrator. @@ -15 +37 @@ WorkSpaces Pool is supported only on the macOS, Web Access, and Windows client A -###### Clients +## Additional client documentation by platform @@ -33,0 +56,13 @@ WorkSpaces Pool is supported only on the macOS, Web Access, and Windows client A +## Related topics + + * [Getting started with your WorkSpace](./workspaces-user-getting-started.html) + + * [Supported features by protocol type for WorkSpaces](./supported-features.html) + + * [PCoIP-based WorkSpaces Personal end of support](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/workspaces/latest/adminguide/workspaces-pcoip-end-of-support.html) + + * [End of life policy for WorkSpaces client applications](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/workspaces/latest/adminguide/workspaces-eol.html) + + + +