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 2022 with 24/7 cloudimg support. Microsoft's latest Long Term Servicing Channel (LTSC) release with extended support until October 2031. Features Secured core server for hardware based security, SMB over QUIC for secure remote file access, and Azure Arc integration for hybrid cloud management. This AMI includes Desktop Experience with full GUI, pre configured with AWS native tooling for monitoring, automation and secure management.
Why Choose Supported Windows Server 2022?
Microsoft's free base AMIs on AWS Marketplace come without vendor support. cloudimg's Windows Server 2022 AMI includes the same enterprise OS plus 24/7 support from engineers who specialize in Windows on AWS. Our team assists with Active Directory configuration, IIS deployment, Group Policy, Secured core setup, hybrid cloud architecture and AWS service integration. Average one hour response for critical issues, guaranteed 24 hour response for all tickets.
What is New in Windows Server 2022
- Secured core server with hardware based firmware protection and Virtualization Based Security (VBS)
- SMB over QUIC for secure file access over the internet without VPN
- SMB AES 256 GCM and AES 256 CCM encryption for enhanced data protection
- SMB compression for faster file transfers over WAN connections
- Azure Arc Ready for unified management across AWS and Azure environments
- Nested virtualization for running containers within virtual machines
- Hot patching support for applying security updates without rebooting
- HostProcess containers for Kubernetes node level management
- Transport Layer Security (TLS) 1.3 enabled by default
- DNS over HTTPS (DoH) for encrypted name resolution
Key Features
- Active Directory Domain Services for centralized identity and access management
- IIS 10 web server for hosting ASP.NET, PHP and static web applications
- Hyper V virtualization for nested VMs and Windows Container isolation
- Windows Defender Antivirus and Windows Firewall for endpoint protection
- Storage Spaces Direct and ReFS for software defined storage
- Remote Desktop Services for multi user remote access
- DNS Server, DHCP Server and File Services roles
- PowerShell 7.2+ for modern scripting and automation
- .NET 6+ and .NET Framework 4.8 for application compatibility
- Windows Containers with Kubernetes and HostProcess container support
Technical Specifications
- Version: Windows Server 2022 Standard (LTSC)
- Architecture: x86_64 (AMD64)
- GUI: Desktop Experience (full graphical interface) included
- PowerShell: Version 7.2+ with Windows Management Framework
- .NET: .NET 6+ and .NET Framework 4.8 pre installed
- Microsoft Support: Extended support until October 2031
- Remote Access: RDP on port 3389
- License: Microsoft SPLA licensing included in hourly rate
AWS Integration
- Amazon CloudWatch Agent for CPU, memory, disk and custom Windows metrics
- AWS Systems Manager Agent (SSM) for remote management without RDP
- AWS CLI v2 for scripting and service automation
- EC2Launch v2 for instance initialization and configuration
- ENA drivers for enhanced networking up to 100 Gbps
- NVMe drivers for optimal EBS and instance storage performance
- IMDSv2 support for improved metadata security
- Full integration with AWS Directory Service, FSx for Windows, and WorkSpaces
Use Cases
- Active Directory domain controllers for enterprise identity management
- IIS web servers hosting ASP.NET Core and .NET 6+ applications
- Hybrid cloud deployments with Azure Arc and AWS management tools
- Secure file servers with SMB over QUIC for remote access without VPN
- Remote Desktop Services (RDS) for multi user virtual desktops
- Containerized Windows applications with Kubernetes and Docker
- SQL Server database hosts (install SQL Server separately)
- Legacy Windows application hosting for lift and shift migrations
Support Included
24/7 cloudimg support with guaranteed 24 hour response SLA. Average one hour response for critical production issues. Our Windows Server specialists assist with Active Directory design, IIS configuration, Secured core setup, hybrid cloud architecture, Group Policy troubleshooting, performance optimization and AWS architecture guidance. Support available via email at support@cloudimg.co.uk .
FAQ
Q: Is Windows licensing included? A: Yes. Microsoft SPLA licensing is included in the hourly rate. No separate license purchase required.
Q: What is the difference from Microsoft's free base AMI? A: cloudimg includes 24/7 expert support with guaranteed response times. Microsoft base AMIs have no vendor support.
This AMI is a repackaged upstream distribution provided by cloudimg. Additional charges apply for build, maintenance and support. Windows Server trademarks are the property of Microsoft Corporation and do not imply endorsement.
Highlights
- 24/7 Windows Server experts with guaranteed 24 hour response SLA, average one hour for critical issues
- Latest LTSC: Windows Server 2022 with Secured core, SMB over QUIC, extended support until October 2031
- AWS optimized: CloudWatch, Systems Manager, EC2Launch v2, ENA networking, NVMe storage, IMDSv2 security
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Dimension | Description | Cost/hour |
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m5.large Recommended | m5.large | $0.10 |
t2.micro | t2.micro instance type | $0.06 |
t3.micro | t3.micro instance type | $0.06 |
c7i.48xlarge | c7i.48xlarge instance type | $0.28 |
m7a.4xlarge | m7a.4xlarge instance type | $0.28 |
vt1.24xlarge | vt1.24xlarge instance type | $0.28 |
i3en.large | i3en.large instance type | $0.10 |
c6i.16xlarge | c6i.16xlarge instance type | $0.28 |
c5.12xlarge | c5.12xlarge instance type | $0.28 |
r7iz.16xlarge | r7iz.16xlarge instance type | $0.28 |
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