In this session, we explore how enterprises are rethinking their graphics workstation strategy, and moving their 3D apps to the cloud using Amazon AppStream 2.0. We discuss common use cases for delivering 3D apps to users and how to implement them. You’ll learn about the benefits of integration with other AWS resources for driving simulations and storing data, while lowering your costs by avoiding upfront investments, and only paying for what you use. Our guest speaker from Cornell University will share his experience delivering industry-standard simulation tools such as ANSYS FLUENT into courses. We will also demonstrate popular 3D Graphics apps running on AppStream 2.0 using newer graphics design and pro instances.

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AWS re:INVENT
Rethink Your Graphics Workstation
Strategy with Amazon AppStream 2.0
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Architecture &
Construction
Automotive Manufacturing Life Sciences
Highly Interactive Graphics Intensive Workloads
Geo Spatial
Visualization
Media & Entertainment Scientific Research Training & Education

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3D Graphics Workload – Sample Design Workflow
Data &
Process
(PLM)
Conceptual
Design
Engineering
Design (CAD)
Simulation
& Analysis
(CAE)
Tooling
Design
(CAM)

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Traditional Model – Graphics WorkStation

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Secure apps
and data
Evolving
Workforce
Dynamic
Organizations

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IP & Data
Security
Workstations are
Expensive
Massive
Data Movement

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Software &
Hardware
Upgrades
Mobility Time to Market

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• Speed – Faster, better design through simulations
and quick iterations in the cloud
• Performance – apps and data co-located
• Agility - no device constraints
• Collaboration – global, follow the sun workflows
Customers want to run 3D apps from any device, any where
3D Graphics Workloads - Business Drivers

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Co-located Compute, Graphics,
Apps, Data
Client

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Run Windows apps in
a browser
(Mac, Win, Chromebook, Linux)
Instant access to 3D
and business apps
Centralize and
Secure apps
and data

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Integrate with your
identity, storage,
and network
No hardware or
software to manage
Consistent
performance and
global scale

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GPU Instances Rich User Experience Co-located Apps &
Data
Ease of Management
Building Blocks to Deliver 3D Graphics Workloads

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GPU COMPUTE

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Instance Types for 3D Graphics Workloads
Graphics Design
Virtualized GPUs based on AMD FirePro
Graphics Desktop
Discrete GPU based on NIVIDIA GK104
Graphics Pro
Discrete GPU based on NVIDIA M60

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AMD S7150 x2 server
GPU
High fidelity &
Performance
Low Cost –
Starts @$0.25/hr
DirectX® 11.1, OpenGL®
4.4 and OpenCL™ 2.0
Graphics Design Instance Type

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NVIDIA Tesla M60 GPU High-Performance
Virtual WorkStation
Powerful CPU, GPU&
Memory
combinations
DirectX® 12, OpenGL®
4.5 ,OpenCL™ 1.2, and
CUDA
Graphics Pro Instance Type

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Graphics Instances - Summary
Graphics Design Graphics Desktop Graphics Pro
Number of instance sizes 4 1 3
GPU memory range
1–8 GiB 4 GiB 8–32 GiB
vCPU range 2–16 8 16–32
Memory range 7.5–61 GiB 15 GiB 122–488 GiB
GPU Type AMD FirePro S7150x2 NVIDIA GRID K520 NVIDIA Tesla M60
Price range (N. Virginia
AWS Region)
$0.25 – $2.00/hour $0.5/hour $2.05 – $8.20/hour

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Rich User Experience

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Simple User Interface Run Desktop Apps in a
HTML5 Browser
Instant-on Access to
Desktop Apps
Use Multiple Apps at
the Same Time
Simple User Experience

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Identity (SAML, User
Pools, Custom)
File Upload /
Download
Persistent File Store Printing
Simple User Experience

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NICE DCV HTTPS Secure Access Encrypted Pixel Stream Optimized for 3D
Graphics Workload
Streaming Protocol

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Adaptive Quality of
Service
Adaptive Multi-codec Optimized Image
Quality
Works with HTML5
Browser
Streaming Protocol

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User Experience: Consistent performance
1 user ó 1 VM Stream from nearest location

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Siemens NX running on Graphics Design

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Co-located Apps & Data

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Apps: Import your apps
Import your existing apps with no changes or re-write and start streaming

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Data: Connect to your storage
Persistent home folders (with Amazon S3)
Network file shares in your VPC
Upload/Download from local machine

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User Identity: Bring your own or built-in
Active Directory, SSO with SAML 2.0, Built-in identity, or Custom identity

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AppStream 2.0: Complete end-user experience
Data
Apps
Identity

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Ease of Management

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Fully Managed Monitoring
Ease of Management
Works with your
IT
Auto Scaling SDK & Console

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See it in action

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M a r t y S u l l i v a n – I T a n d D e v O p s L e a d , C o r n e l l U n i v e r s i t y
I n f o r m a t i o n S c i e n c e M a s t e r s S t u d e n t

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About Cornell

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Rajesh Bhaskaran
Department: Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

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• Bring Your Own Device
• Single Sign On
• Uniform Application Configurations
• Repeatable, Secure Deployments
• Automation
IT / DevOps Goals

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• Source Control (GitHub)
• Packaging Framework (Choco)
• Expert Packager (One FTE)
• Time and Skill Required
• Collaboration
Building Block -Centralized Package Management

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Building Block -Automated Deployments
• Infrastructure as Code (AWS CloudFormation)
• Abstraction (Python Troposphere)
• Hands-Off Deployments
• Fast Production Approvals

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Learnings & Perspective
• Organization Level Changes Required
• You know your priorities
• Do It Yourself! Make it maintainable
• No Fear, Challenge Comfort Zones
• Fail Fast, Fail Often

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Demo

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Remember to complete
your evaluations!

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