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The thing is that I already have a VM running, it would be nice to be able to move that over. I don't I can do that with the pre-packaged Workspace-stuff? I nee
by filleokus 12y ago
The thing is that I already have a VM running, it would be nice to be able to move that over. I don't I can do that with the pre-packaged Workspace-stuff? I need kinda of a powerful machine, but with regards to price, wouldn't I just be able to spin it up for the day of the week I need it?
- joshstrange 12y agoI've not used it but you might want to look into this article http://www.niftiestsoftware.com/2011/09/24/converting-a-virtualbox-vm-to-an-ec2-ami/ http://www.niftiestsoftware.com/2011/09/24/converting-a-virt... (I'm assuming you are using virtualbox but if you aren't then I'm not sure how to do it but I'm sure google does. They don't offer desktop versions of windows for EC2 (only server), I'm not sure if a desktop windows VM will even run (and a quick google says no http://superuser.com/questions/564768/can-i-run-windows-7-in-amazon-aws http://superuser.com/questions/564768/can-i-run-windows-7-in...). I once ran a windows VM because I needed a cloud server that I could run iTunes on and that worked well enough but I don't think you will have as much luck for what you are looking to do. Also the workspaces stuff is too expensive as it is by month not by hour. Unless you want to use linux as your desktop I don't think there is a cost-effective way to host your desktop in the cloud.