Step 6: Import a VM as an image into Amazon EC2 in preparation to create a BYOL image for WorkSpaces - Amazon WorkSpaces
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Step 6: Import a VM as an image into Amazon EC2 in preparation to create a BYOL image for WorkSpaces

After importing your Windows 11 ISO using Amazon EC2 Image Builder, proceed to import your AMI below.

After you export your VM by following the instructions in Step 5: Export a VM from your virtualization environment in Amazon WorkSpaces, review the requirements for importing Windows operating systems from a VM. Take action as needed. For more information, see VM Import/Export Requirements.

Note

Importing a VM with an encrypted disk is not supported. If you've opted in to default encryption for Amazon Elastic Block Store (Amazon EBS) volumes, you must deselect that option before importing your VM.

Import your VM into Amazon EC2 as an Amazon Machine Image (AMI). Use one of the following methods:

  • Use the import-image command with the Amazon CLI. For more information, see import-image in the Amazon CLI Command Reference.

  • Use the ImportImage API operation. For more information, see ImportImage in the Amazon EC2 API Reference.

For more information, see Importing a VM as an Image in the VM Import/Export User Guide.