Overview
Why Choose cloudimg AMIs?
This is repackaged software with additional charges for 24/7 support and guaranteed 24hr response SLA.
Product Overview
Windows Server 2016 with 24/7 cloudimg support. Proven LTSC with extended support until 2027. Stable enterprise platform trusted by organizations worldwide. Full Desktop Experience with Active Directory, Hyper-V, IIS 10, Windows Containers. Pre-configured with AWS tools. Production-ready with Remote Desktop on port 3389.
Why Choose Windows Server 2016?
Proven LTSC stability. Extended support until January 2027. Mature platform well-tested in enterprise environments. Full enterprise features: Active Directory, Hyper-V virtualization, IIS 10, Windows Containers, Storage Spaces Direct, Nano Server. Desktop Experience GUI. Microsoft SPLA licensing included. Trusted for mission-critical workloads.
Pre-Configured AWS Integration
EC2Config for Windows configuration. CloudWatch Agent for monitoring. Systems Manager Agent. ENA drivers for enhanced networking. NVMe drivers for instance storage. AWS Tools for PowerShell. PV drivers. Auto-configured network settings. Security hardened for cloud.
Enterprise Features
Active Directory for identity management. Hyper-V for virtualization and nested containers. IIS 10 with HTTP/2. Windows Containers (Docker). Storage Spaces Direct. Remote Desktop Services. Windows Defender with real-time protection. PowerShell 5.1. Nano Server. Group Policy. Failover Clustering for high availability.
Use Cases
Active Directory domain controllers. Windows application hosting (.NET Framework 4.6). IIS web servers. Remote Desktop Services terminal servers. Hyper-V hosts. SQL Server databases (requires separate licensing). File and print servers with SMB 3.1.1. Windows Container hosts for Docker. Backup and DR solutions. Legacy application support.
Security Features
Windows Defender Antivirus with real-time protection. Windows Firewall pre-configured. Security updates applied. Secure Boot. BitLocker drive encryption support. Credential Guard (on compatible instances). Device Guard. Just Enough Administration. Shielded VMs. Enhanced auditing and logging.
Support Included
24/7 cloudimg technical support. Guaranteed 24-hour response SLA. Average one-hour response for critical issues. Cloud infrastructure expertise. Windows Server guidance. Architecture recommendations. Troubleshooting. Security best practices. Performance optimization. Migration support.
Available Languages
English (US) version with en-us locale.
FAQ
Q: What support is included? A: 24/7 cloudimg support with guaranteed 24hr response, averaging one hour for critical issues. Covers infrastructure, Windows config, troubleshooting, security, performance.
Q: Is Microsoft licensing included? A: Yes. Microsoft SPLA licensing included in hourly rate. No additional Windows Server licenses required.
Q: How long is Server 2016 supported? A: Extended support until January 2027 for security updates and critical fixes.
Q: What's the difference vs 2019/2022? A: Server 2016 is mature and proven for legacy compatibility. 2019 adds modern features. 2022 has latest security.
Q: Can I join Active Directory? A: Yes. Join as domain member or promote to domain controller. Supports AD DS, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP roles.
Q: Recommended instance types? A: t3.medium minimum. m5/m6i for general workloads. r5/r6i for memory-intensive. c5/c6i for compute. d3/i3 for Storage Spaces Direct.
Q: Can I run Docker containers? A: Yes. Supports Windows Containers with Docker. Run Windows Server Core and Nano Server containers natively.
Q: How do I connect? A: RDP on port 3389. Retrieve Administrator password from EC2 console using key pair. Ensure security group allows RDP.
Q: Are AWS tools pre-installed? A: Yes. EC2Config, CloudWatch Agent, SSM Agent, AWS Tools for PowerShell, ENA/NVMe drivers pre-configured.
Q: Can I upgrade to 2019/2022? A: In-place upgrades to Server 2019 supported. Server 2022 requires clean install. Test thoroughly before production.
Trademarks
This software listing is packaged by cloudimg. The respective trademarks mentioned in the offering are owned by the respective companies, and their use does not imply any affiliation or endorsement.
Highlights
- 24/7 cloudimg support - guaranteed 24hr response SLA with average one hour response for critical issues
- Stable LTSC Windows Server 2016 - mainstream support until 2022, extended support until 2027, proven enterprise stability
- Full enterprise features - Active Directory, Hyper-V, IIS 10, Windows Containers, Storage Spaces Direct, proven reliability
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Dimension | Description | Cost/hour |
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m5.large Recommended | m5.large | $0.10 |
t2.micro AWS Free Tier | t2.micro instance type | $0.06 |
t3.micro AWS Free Tier | t3.micro instance type | $0.06 |
r5ad.12xlarge | r5ad.12xlarge instance type | $0.28 |
r6id.large | r6id.large instance type | $0.10 |
t3.large | t3.large instance type | $0.10 |
r5.4xlarge | r5.4xlarge instance type | $0.28 |
r6i.2xlarge | r6i.2xlarge instance type | $0.28 |
r5b.8xlarge | r5b.8xlarge instance type | $0.28 |
r6id.8xlarge | r6id.8xlarge instance type | $0.28 |
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