Amazon AppStream 2.0 increases application settings storage limit

Amazon AppStream 2.0 has expanded the default size limit for application settings persistence from 1GB to 5GB. This increase allows end users to store more application data and settings with no manual intervention and without impacting the performance or session setup time. Application settings persistence allows users' customizations and configurations to persist across sessions. When enabled, AppStream 2.0 automatically saves changes to a Virtual Hard Disk (VHD) stored in an S3 bucket unique to your account and AWS Region. This helps in enhancing the user experience by enabling users to resume work where they left off. With expanded default storage size and performance improvements, AppStream 2.0 makes it easier than ever for end users to retain their application data, settings, and customizations across sessions. The VHD syncs efficiently even for multi-gigabyte files due to optimizations in data syncing and access times. This feature is available at no additional cost in all [regions](https://aws.amazon.com/about-aws/global-infrastructure/regional-product-services/) where Amazon AppStream 2.0 is available. AppStream 2.0 offers pay-as-you go [pricing](https://aws.amazon.com/appstream2/pricing/). To get started with AppStream 2.0, see [Getting Started with Amazon AppStream 2.0](https://aws.amazon.com/appstream2/getting-started/). To enable this feature for your users, you must use an AppStream 2.0 image that uses [AppStream 2.0 agent](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/appstream2/latest/developerguide/base-images-agent.html) released on or after September 18, 2024 or your image is using [Managed AppStream 2.0 image updates](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/appstream2/latest/developerguide/administer-images.html#keep-image-updated-managed-image-updates) released on or after September 20, 2024.