is it possible to use AWS to run a regular windows 10 machine?

Question

I want a Windows 10 x64 Professional hosted on AWS, is that possible? And if so, how might one go about it?

To expound. I just want a real windows 10 environment hosted remotely with static IP address so i can use it like a personal computer + server for some dev stuffs.

Answer 1

This is likely what you are looking for:

https://aws.amazon.com/workspaces/

Amazon WorkSpaces is a managed, secure cloud desktop service. You can use Amazon WorkSpaces to provision either Windows or Linux desktops in just a few minutes and quickly scale to provide thousands of desktops to workers across the globe. You can pay either monthly or hourly, just for the WorkSpaces you launch, which helps you save money when compared to traditional desktops and on-premises VDI solutions. Amazon WorkSpaces helps you eliminate the complexity in managing hardware inventory, OS versions and patches, and Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI), which helps simplify your desktop delivery strategy. With Amazon WorkSpaces, your users get a fast, responsive desktop of their choice that they can access anywhere, anytime, from any supported device.

and this is how you can give it a static ip:

https://aws.amazon.com/premiumsupport/knowledge-center/associate-elastic-ip-workspace/

Edit:

Amazon WorkSpaces now offers bundles that come with a Windows 10 desktop experience, powered by Windows Server 2016. Amazon WorkSpaces Windows 10 bundles provides you an easy way to move users to a modern operating system, while also simplifying licensing. Amazon WorkSpaces continues to offer bundles that come with a Windows 7 desktop experience, provided by Windows Server 2008 R2. You can also run Windows 7 and Windows 10 Enterprise operating systems with Amazon WorkSpaces if your organization meets the licensing requirements set by Microsoft.

Answer 2

@BrownChiLD You can create your own AMI on AWS. Steps are below: 1. create the machine on your system by using vmware wokrstation or hyper-v 2. Export the VM 3. Upload it to S3 bucket once your vm is uploaded to S3, follow the steps on the below link https://docs.aws.amazon.com/vm-import/latest/userguide/vmimport-image-import.html#import-vm-image