# Install - [WorkSpaces Manager Installation Guide](https://docs.nuvens.cloud/install/workspaces-manager-installation-guide.md) - [Change Log](https://docs.nuvens.cloud/install/change-log.md) - [Stable](https://docs.nuvens.cloud/install/change-log/stable.md) - [Beta](https://docs.nuvens.cloud/install/change-log/beta.md) - [Portal Requirements](https://docs.nuvens.cloud/install/portal-requirements.md) - [Software Requirements](https://docs.nuvens.cloud/install/portal-requirements/software-requirements.md) - [Hardware Requirements](https://docs.nuvens.cloud/install/portal-requirements/hardware-requirements.md) - [Installation Prerequisites](https://docs.nuvens.cloud/install/installation-prerequisites.md): Before installing WorkSpaces Manager, ensure that all prerequisites are met for a successful deployment. These prerequisites include: - [Active Directory Service Account](https://docs.nuvens.cloud/install/installation-prerequisites/active-directory-service-account.md) - [Amazon WorkSpaces Cost Optimizer](https://docs.nuvens.cloud/install/installation-prerequisites/amazon-workspaces-cost-optimizer.md): Cost Optimizer for Amazon WorkSpaces monitors the amount of time a WorkSpace is being used in the calender mo and automatically converts the WorkSpaces state to the most cost-effective billing option. - [CloudWatch Log Group & Eventbridge Rule](https://docs.nuvens.cloud/install/installation-prerequisites/cloudwatch-log-group-and-eventbridge-rule.md) - [Port Requirements](https://docs.nuvens.cloud/install/installation-prerequisites/port-requirements.md) - [AWS Service Endpoints](https://docs.nuvens.cloud/install/installation-prerequisites/aws-service-endpoints.md): AWS Service Endpoints are URLs that enable network connectivity between AWS services and clients. They can be public (internet-accessible) or private (via AWS PrivateLink for secure VPC access). - [Installation Procedure](https://docs.nuvens.cloud/install/installation-procedure.md) - [Subscribe to WorkSpaces Manager License Key](https://docs.nuvens.cloud/install/installation-procedure/subscribe-to-workspaces-manager-license-key.md) - [Request a License Key](https://docs.nuvens.cloud/install/installation-procedure/request-a-license-key.md) - [Subscribe to WorkSpaces Manager Appliance](https://docs.nuvens.cloud/install/installation-procedure/subscribe-to-workspaces-manager-appliance.md) - [Deploy WorkSpaces Manager Appliance via CloudFormation](https://docs.nuvens.cloud/install/installation-procedure/deploy-workspaces-manager-appliance-via-cloudformation.md) - [Configure WorkSpaces Manager](https://docs.nuvens.cloud/install/installation-procedure/configure-workspaces-manager.md): While WorkSpaces Manager is pre-configured in the appliance deployed via CloudFormation, some additional configurations are required to ensure optimal performance. - [Upgrade Procedures](https://docs.nuvens.cloud/install/upgrade-procedures.md): This section applies to any of the releases of WorkSpaces Manager (WSM) appliances. - [Upgrade from Version 5 to 6](https://docs.nuvens.cloud/install/upgrade-procedures/upgrade-from-version-5-to-6.md) - [Upgrade until Version 6.2.20](https://docs.nuvens.cloud/install/upgrade-procedures/upgrade-until-version-6.2.20.md) - [Upgrade to Latest Version](https://docs.nuvens.cloud/install/upgrade-procedures/upgrade-to-latest-version.md) - [Alternate deployment options](https://docs.nuvens.cloud/install/alternate-deployment-options.md): WorkSpaces Manager deployment is flexible and can be adapted to multiple Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) frameworks. This allows for automated and consistent deployment across various environments. - [Install manually on EC2](https://docs.nuvens.cloud/install/alternate-deployment-options/install-manually-on-ec2.md) - [Deployment from Shared AMI](https://docs.nuvens.cloud/install/alternate-deployment-options/deployment-from-shared-ami.md): Nuvens has adapted the deployment to several Git platforms with Pipelines and Actions and the code is already available in our GitLab repositories. - [Security Group](https://docs.nuvens.cloud/install/alternate-deployment-options/deployment-from-shared-ami/security-group.md) - [IAM Requirements: Custom Policies](https://docs.nuvens.cloud/install/alternate-deployment-options/deployment-from-shared-ami/iam-requirements-custom-policies.md) - [IAM Requirements: Role and EC2 instance profile](https://docs.nuvens.cloud/install/alternate-deployment-options/deployment-from-shared-ami/iam-requirements-role-and-ec2-instance-profile.md) - [Shared AMI (Amazon Machine Image)](https://docs.nuvens.cloud/install/alternate-deployment-options/deployment-from-shared-ami/shared-ami-amazon-machine-image.md) - [Create AMI via Packer](https://docs.nuvens.cloud/install/alternate-deployment-options/create-ami-via-packer.md): HashiCorp Packer is a community tool for creating identical machine images for multiple platforms from a single source configuration. More info: https://www.packer.io/ - [Deploy an RDS Database via Terraform](https://docs.nuvens.cloud/install/alternate-deployment-options/deploy-an-rds-database-via-terraform.md): Amazon Relational Database Service (Amazon RDS) is an easy-to-manage relational database service optimized for total cost of ownership. - [WorkSpaces Manager Agent](https://docs.nuvens.cloud/install/workspaces-manager-agent.md) - [High Availability (HA)](https://docs.nuvens.cloud/install/high-availability-ha.md): High availability in AWS refers to the ability of a system or application to remain operational with minimal downtime by using redundant resources across multiple Availability Zones within a region. - [Appendices](https://docs.nuvens.cloud/install/appendices.md) - [Administrator Active Directory Permissions](https://docs.nuvens.cloud/install/appendices/administrator-active-directory-permissions.md) - [SES Configuration](https://docs.nuvens.cloud/install/appendices/ses-configuration.md): Amazon SES (Simple Email Service) is a scalable, cloud-based email service designed to send transactional, marketing, and bulk emails securely and cost-effectively. - [HTTPS/TLS Encryption](https://docs.nuvens.cloud/install/appendices/https-tls-encryption.md): HTTPS encryption secures data transmitted between a client and a server by encrypting the communication using TLS (Transport Layer Security), ensuring confidentiality and integrity of the information. - [Friendly Portal URL Address](https://docs.nuvens.cloud/install/appendices/friendly-portal-url-address.md): A portal URL address is a web link that provides access to a specific online platform or resource. DNS (Domain Name System) translates human-readable domain names (URLs) into IP addresses. - [GPO and values for WorkSpaces Manager Agent](https://docs.nuvens.cloud/install/appendices/gpo-and-values-for-workspaces-manager-agent.md) - [GPO and value for Disconnection after idle time](https://docs.nuvens.cloud/install/appendices/gpo-and-value-for-disconnection-after-idle-time.md): In the context of Amazon WorkSpaces, "idle time" refers to the period during which a user is not actively using their virtual desktop or workspace session, but AWS does not measure it. - [GPO Scheduled Task Setup](https://docs.nuvens.cloud/install/appendices/gpo-scheduled-task-setup.md) - [IAM Policies in JSON format](https://docs.nuvens.cloud/install/appendices/iam-policies-in-json-format.md): If you cannot use Terraform automation, you can also use different method for the custom policies. - [AWS CLI v2](https://docs.nuvens.cloud/install/appendices/aws-cli-v2.md): AWS CLI (Command Line Interface) v2 is a powerful tool that allows to manage AWS services from the command line. - [LDAP (Active Directory) Troubleshooting for WSM](https://docs.nuvens.cloud/install/appendices/ldap-active-directory-troubleshooting-for-wsm.md): Active Directory is necessary for Amazon WorkSpaces to manage user authentication, apply security policies, and enable seamless access to corporate resources within a centralized directory. - [RDS Database Options](https://docs.nuvens.cloud/install/appendices/rds-database-options.md): Amazon RDS for SQL Server is a managed relational database service that runs MS-SQL Server in the AWS cloud. It automates common tasks like provisioning, backups, patching, and high availability. - [Backup](https://docs.nuvens.cloud/install/appendices/backup.md): Backups are essential for WorkSpaces Manager ensuring recovery of configuration data, policies, and operational settings in case of failure or corruption. This also provides disaster recovery. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.nuvens.cloud/install.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. 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