Amazon DCV
#265 · Level 3 · Modern architecture · Web, mobile and business appsConcept
Section titled “Concept”Amazon DCV is a technology for seeing the screen of a faraway computer quickly and clearly on your own device (a remote display protocol). A protocol means the rules for exchanging data between two devices. The DCV server runs on the faraway computer, and users connect with a client for Windows, macOS or Linux, or with a web browser. It can show even 3D and heavy graphics work smoothly. Services such as Amazon WorkSpaces and WorkSpaces Applications use DCV inside, and you can also run it yourself on EC2.
Simple example
Section titled “Simple example”A window into a powerful faraway computer, through which the picture comes in as smoothly as an HD video.
Why it’s needed
Section titled “Why it’s needed”Doing 3D design or heavy graphics work from a distance needs a smooth display.
Where it’s used
Section titled “Where it’s used”Engineering design, game development, and inside WorkSpaces.
Azure equivalent
Section titled “Azure equivalent”RDP / Azure Virtual Desktop
Learn more
Section titled “Learn more”For details and the latest information, see the official documentation: