Amazon WorkSpaces Personal adds Ubuntu 24.04 support in China
Amazon WorkSpaces Personal now supports Ubuntu 24.04 LTS bundles, bringing updated packages and security improvements to users in the AWS China (Ningxia) Region. This release provides a migration path for older Amazon Linux 2 WorkSpaces, offering access to the latest software ecosystem and an extended support lifecycle. Customers can select the Ubuntu 24.04 bundle when creating a new Linux WorkSpace.
- →Ubuntu 24.04 LTS bundles available for WorkSpaces Personal in China
- →Improved security and software ecosystem
- →Migration path for existing WorkSpaces users
- →Availability and access
Features (1) ›
- Ubuntu 24.04 LTS bundles available for WorkSpaces Personal in China
Amazon WorkSpaces Personal now offers Ubuntu 24.04 LTS bundles in the AWS China (Ningxia) Region. This provides customers with updated Linux packages, toolchains, and security improvements inherent in the latest Ubuntu release.
Enhancements (2) ›
- Improved security and software ecosystem
The new Ubuntu 24.04 bundle enhances security posture and provides access to the latest software ecosystem. It also offers an extended support lifecycle from Canonical.
- Migration path for existing WorkSpaces users
This bundle serves as a migration path for customers running older Amazon Linux 2 WorkSpaces who wish to stay current with upstream packages and benefit from longer maintenance windows.
Notes (1) ›
- Availability and access
The Ubuntu 24.04 WorkSpaces bundle is available in the AWS China (Ningxia) Region. Users can select this option when creating a new Linux WorkSpace. Pricing details can be found on the Amazon WorkSpaces pricing page.
https://aws.amazon.com/about-aws/whats-new/2026/06/ubuntu-china-zhy/