Microsoft Windows Server
Easy VPS management for Windows Server starting at $8 USD per month. Access Windows Servers directly from the console using Microsoft’s Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP).
Windows Server administration, simplified
How can you use Windows Server for Amazon Lightsail?
Run applications and software that are built for the Windows operating system, including:
- Custom applications built on ASP.NET
- Development and testing platform
- Hosting for Windows-based software
- Remote Desktop (via RDP)
- Database server (MSSQL)
- Mail (Exchange server)
- Collaboration (SharePoint server)
Windows Server Options
Launch pre-configured Windows instances with a few clicks. Lightsail supports these Windows Server images:
- Windows Server 2016
- Windows Server 2012 R2
- Windows Server 2016 with SQL Express