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Microsoft Windows Server 2022 Base is the solution for running your Windows enterprise workloads on AWS cloud. This Base version provides a stable, cloud-optimized server environment. This product wherein additional charges apply for support provided by Galaxys.
KEY FEATURES: Production-ready server OS. Enhanced security with Secure Core. Native support for Windows containers. Deep integration with AWS services like EC2, Systems Manager, and CloudWatch. Flexible hourly licensing or bring your own license. Ideal for deploying .NET applications, web servers, file servers, domain controllers, and development/test environments.
Overview
Microsoft Windows Server 2022 Base on AWS Marketplace
Deploy a foundational and high-performance Windows Server environment directly within your AWS cloud infrastructure. This offering delivers the core Microsoft Windows Server 2022 operating system, pre-configured for seamless integration with AWS, allowing you to quickly launch virtual machines for a wide array of business-critical workloads.
This Base installation provides a stable, secure, and cloud-optimized platform. It is designed for IT administrators and developers who require a clean, standard Windows Server instance to build upon, whether for migrating existing applications, developing new solutions, or consolidating server infrastructure. You benefit from the combined power of Windows Server and the scalability, reliability, and extensive service ecosystem of AWS.
Key Features and Technical Details:
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Core Windows Server 2022 OS: A production-ready, full-featured installation of the Windows Server 2022 operating system, providing a trusted foundation for your applications and services.
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Advanced Security Posture: Leverage built-in security enhancements like Secured-core server capabilities for protection against sophisticated firmware vulnerabilities, along with Windows Defender Antivirus for a strong initial defense layer.
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Hybrid Cloud and Container Readiness: Includes native support for Windows containers and Docker, enabling modern application development and deployment patterns. Features like Azure Arc integration enable unified management across on-premises, AWS, and other cloud environments.
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Deep AWS Integration: The instance is optimized for AWS, ensuring smooth interoperability with key services such as Amazon EC2 for compute, Amazon Elastic Block Store (EBS) for storage, AWS Systems Manager for operational management, and Amazon CloudWatch for monitoring.
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Flexible Licensing Model: Choose the simplified and cost-effective Pay-As-You-Go (PAYG) hourly licensing model included with this Amazon Machine Image (AMI), or utilize your existing Microsoft licenses through the Bring Your Own License (BYOL) process.
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Supported Workloads: An ideal platform for hosting .NET Framework and .NET Core applications, web servers (IIS), file and print servers, Active Directory Domain Services, DNS and DHCP servers, remote desktop services, and development or testing environments.
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Operational Management: Streamline administration using AWS tools for provisioning, patching, and automation, alongside traditional Windows Server management tools.
Launch Microsoft Windows Server 2022 Base on AWS to create a resilient, scalable, and secure foundation for your critical business applications in the cloud.
Highlights
- Deploy a production-ready Windows Server 2022 core with enhanced Secured-core security, pre-configured for optimal performance and integration within AWS infrastructure.
- Choose between the included pay-as-you-go hourly billing for simplicity or bring your own Microsoft licenses (BYOL) for established enterprise agreements.
- An ideal, stable platform for running business applications, .NET environments, Active Directory, file servers, and modern container-based developments.
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Win2022 Windows Server 2022
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Dimension | Cost/hour |
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t2.2xlarge Recommended | $2.40 |
t3.micro | $1.60 |
r8i.96xlarge | $6.40 |
u-18tb1.112xlarge | $6.40 |
m8i.large | $1.60 |
r6i.32xlarge | $2.40 |
c5d.metal | $0.00 |
m5n.xlarge | $2.40 |
m7i.metal-24xl | $2.40 |
r5a.8xlarge | $6.40 |
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For this offering, Galaxys Cloud does not offer refund, you may cancel at anytime.
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Delivery details
64-bit (x86) Amazon Machine Image (AMI)
Amazon Machine Image (AMI)
An AMI is a virtual image that provides the information required to launch an instance. Amazon EC2 (Elastic Compute Cloud) instances are virtual servers on which you can run your applications and workloads, offering varying combinations of CPU, memory, storage, and networking resources. You can launch as many instances from as many different AMIs as you need.
Version release notes
ver2025
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Usage instructions
Step 1: Launch and Configure the Instance On AWS Marketplace, select "Continue to Subscribe" and then "Configure Product." In the EC2 console, configure the VPC, subnet, and security group. Remember to allow RDP traffic (port 3389/TCP) in the security group. Complete the launch.
Step 2: Download the Private Key (.pem) During launch, if you create a new key pair, securely download and save the private key file (.pem). This file is essential and cannot be recovered later.
Step 3: Get the Administrator Password In the EC2 console, go to "Instances" and select your new Windows instance. In the "Details" tab, choose the "Security" tab. Click the "Connect" button. In the connection window, select the "RDP client" tab and click "Get password." Upload the private key file (.pem) you downloaded to decrypt and view the password for the Administrator user.
Step 4: Download the RDP File In the same "Connect" window (RDP client tab), click the "Download remote desktop file" button. This will save an RDP connection configuration file to your local computer.
Step 5: Connect via Remote Desktop Run the downloaded RDP file. When prompted, log in with the username (Administrator) and the password you obtained in Step 3. Accept any certificate warnings to establish the connection to your Windows Server 2022 instance.
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