Manage and secure containerized Windows applications with Docker Enterprise for Windows Server and operate them in parallel with Linux-based containers on the Docker Enterprise container platform.
Docker Engine - Enterprise is available at no additional cost to all Windows Server 2019 customers.
Docker works the same way on Windows as it does on Linux: leverage the same Docker CLI, API, image format, and Docker registry services for both Windows and Linux images in the same cluster.
Features
Lightweight containers spin up fast and optimally use system resources
Eliminate conflicts of different versions of IIS/.NET to coexist on a single system with container isolation
Take advantage of new Docker Certified Container base images like Windows Server Core and Nano Server
Consistent user experience: use the same commands as Docker for Linux environments
Manage and secure containerized Windows applications in the same cluster as Linux applications
Subscription tiers give Windows applications the same advanced container management features as Linux-based applications including image scanning, overlay networking, and Secrets management
Added isolation properties with Hyper-V containers selected at runtime
Run both Windows and Linux containers
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Highlights
Manage and secure containerized Windows applications in the same cluster as Linux applications. Run both Windows and Linux containers
Take advantage of new Docker Certified Container base images like Windows Server Core and Nano Server
Leverage the same Docker CLI, API, image format, and Docker registry services for both Windows and Linux images in the same cluster
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You pay by the hour for Docker Engine Enterprise on Windows Server 2019, billed on usage. Pricing scales with the EC2 instance type you choose, so each dimension maps to a specific instance size. Smaller instances like t2.nano or t3.micro carry lower hourly rates, while larger compute, memory, GPU, and bare-metal instances cost more per hour. The software charge stays tied to your selected instance, letting you match hardware to your container workload. To run Linux containers, pick an instance family that supports Hyper-V nested virtualization.
Top-of-mind questions for buyers
What does one hourly unit map to for each dimension?
Each dimension maps to one EC2 instance type, billed per running hour. You pay the software rate tied to the instance size you launch. One unit equals one running instance-hour of that chosen instance type. Larger compute, memory, GPU, or bare-metal instances carry higher hourly software rates.
Am I charged the software rate when the instance is stopped?
The software rate meters running instance-hours only. A fully stopped instance accrues no hourly software charge. Stopped instances may still incur underlying AWS storage fees for attached volumes, but the Docker Engine Enterprise software charge applies to running time.
Which instance types let me run Linux containers on this Windows build?
Running Linux containers needs Hyper-V nested virtualization enabled. Pick an instance family that supports this, such as the i3 family. The default install runs Windows containers only. You switch modes after enabling the Hyper-V role on supported hardware.
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Hyper-V container isolation properties selectable at runtime for enhanced security and resource separation
Cross-Platform Container Management
Unified management of Windows and Linux containers within the same cluster using identical Docker CLI, API, image format, and registry services
Base Image Support
Docker Certified Container base images including Windows Server Core and Nano Server
Security and Image Management
Image scanning, overlay networking, and Secrets management capabilities for containerized applications
Container Performance
Lightweight containers with fast startup times and optimized system resource utilization
Local Development Environment
Docker Desktop provides a secure, consistent local environment for building, testing, and running containerized and AI-enabled applications on Windows, macOS, and Linux with enterprise-grade policy controls and image governance.
Cloud Integration
Docker Desktop integrates seamlessly with AWS services including Amazon ECS, EKS, and Fargate, enabling rapid local-to-cloud development with centralized policy management and security compliance.
AI Workflow Integration
Docker MCP Catalog & Toolkit enables AI-native development by securely connecting developer tools, models, and data sources through a standardized protocol, allowing context sharing between Docker environments and AI systems.
Container Registry
Docker Hub provides access to trusted container and model images including Docker Official Images and Verified Publisher repositories, with support for private repositories, vulnerability scanning, and centralized image governance.
Security and Compliance
Enterprise features include centralized policy management, image access controls, security compliance at the developer level, and a secure software supply chain with compliance-ready content for deployments.
Shielded Virtual Machine Technology
Shielded Virtual Machines provide advanced protection mechanisms to safeguard virtual machine integrity and prevent unauthorized access to sensitive data.
Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection
Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection delivers enhanced security protocols and cyber threat detection capabilities to protect against evolving security threats.
Hybrid Cloud Integration
Support for hybrid cloud environments enabling seamless connection between on-premises infrastructure and Azure cloud services with consistent management experience.
Windows Admin Center Management
Centralized management interface allowing IT administrators to monitor and control resources from a single unified console for streamlined operational oversight.
STIG Hardening Configuration
Pre-hardened image configuration based on Security Technical Implementation Guide standards to meet compliance and security baseline requirements.
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