Amazon EC2 instances created from most Windows Amazon Machine Images (AMIs) enable you to connect using Remote Desktop. Remote Desktop uses the Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) and enables you to connect to and use your instance in the same way you use a computer sitting in front of you. This topic describes how to connect using Remote Desktop Connection, which is available on most editions of Windows.
Important
The Windows Server 2016 Nano installation option (Nano Server) does not include an RDP option for connecting. You must use Windows PowerShell.