EC2 Image Builder simplifies converting Windows ISO files to AMIs

Amazon EC2 Image Builder now supports direct conversion of Microsoft Windows ISO files to Amazon Machine Images (AMIs), streamlining the process of using your own Windows AMIs. This also simplifies the process of leveraging your existing Windows licenses (BYOL) with Amazon WorkSpaces.

The existing process for converting Windows ISO files into AMIs involves time-consuming manual steps and familiarity with multiple tools, increasing operational overhead. EC2 Image Builder now enables you to seamlessly import your Windows ISO files. This enhancement simplifies the workflow for Windows 11 ISO to AMI conversion and reduces time and complexity in creating custom Windows AMIs. These AMIs can be used to launch EC2 instances and can be easily imported to Amazon WorkSpaces.

This capability is present in all commercial AWS Regions. You can use this functionality using the AWS CLI, SDKs, or Console. For more information on how to use this feature, please refer to documentation.