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 LTSC with support until 2031. Enhanced security with Secured-core server. Hybrid cloud with Azure Arc integration. Pre-configured with EC2Launch v2, CloudWatch, Systems Manager. Production-ready.
Why Choose Windows Server 2022?
Windows Server 2022 is Microsoft's latest LTSC with mainstream support until October 2026 and extended support until October 2031. Major security: Secured-core server, SMB over QUIC, SMB AES-256 encryption. Hybrid cloud with Azure Arc Ready. Improved performance: SMB compression, nested virtualization, storage improvements. Modern container support with Windows Containers and Kubernetes. Full compatibility with .NET 6+, IIS 10.
Key Features
- Long-Term Support: Mainstream until October 2026, extended until October 2031.
- Enhanced Security: Secured-core server, SMB over QUIC, SMB AES-256 encryption, VBS.
- Hybrid Cloud: Azure Arc integration for unified management.
- AWS Integration: EC2Launch v2, CloudWatch Agent, Systems Manager Agent, ENA drivers.
- Server Roles: Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, IIS 10, Hyper-V, File Services, RDS.
- Containers: Enhanced Windows Containers, HostProcess containers, Kubernetes support.
- Storage: Storage Spaces Direct, SMB compression, ReFS enhancements.
- Networking: SMB over QUIC, UDP improvements, Software Defined Networking.
- .NET Support: .NET 6+, ASP.NET Core, full .NET Framework backwards compatibility.
- 24/7 Support: Guaranteed 24hr response SLA, average 1hr for critical issues.
Technical Specifications
- Version: Windows Server 2022 Standard (LTSC)
- Architecture: x86_64
- GUI: Desktop Experience
- PowerShell: Version 7.2+
- .NET: .NET 6+ and .NET Framework 4.8
- Support: Until October 2031
- AWS Tools: EC2Launch v2, CloudWatch Agent, SSM Agent, ENA drivers
- Remote Access: RDP port 3389
- License: Microsoft SPLA included
What's New in Server 2022
- Secured-core Server: Hardware-based security with firmware protection and VBS
- SMB over QUIC: Secure SMB file access over internet without VPN
- SMB Compression: Improved file transfer performance over WAN
- Azure Arc Ready: Native integration for hybrid cloud management
- Nested Virtualization: Run containers within VMs
- Hot Patching: Apply security updates without rebooting
Instance Compatibility
All x86_64 EC2 families: General Purpose (m5, m6i, m7i), Compute (c5, c6i, c7i), Memory (r5, r6i, r7i), Storage (i3, i4i, d3), GPU (g4, g5, p3, p4, p5).
Use Cases
Active Directory domains, IIS web apps, .NET Core apps, hybrid cloud deployments, secure file servers, RDS, containerized Windows apps, Azure Arc managed infrastructure.
Available Languages
English, French, Spanish versions available.
FAQ
Q: What's new in Server 2022? A: Secured-core server, SMB over QUIC, SMB AES-256, Azure Arc, nested virtualization, .NET 6+.
Q: What support is included? A: 24/7 support, 24hr response SLA, average 1hr for critical issues.
Q: How long is Microsoft support? A: Mainstream until October 2026, extended until October 2031.
Q: Which instances? A: All x86_64 EC2 families: m5/m6i/m7i, c5/c6i/c7i, r5/r6i/r7i, i3/i4i, g4/g5, p3/p4/p5.
Q: Licensing included? A: Yes. Microsoft SPLA licensing included.
Q: Azure Arc integration? A: Yes. Azure Arc Ready for unified Windows Server management across AWS and Azure.
Q: Secured-core server? A: Hardware-based security protecting firmware, kernel, system from sophisticated attacks.
Q: Container support? A: Enhanced Windows Containers with HostProcess containers and Kubernetes integration.
Q: .NET 6 supported? A: Yes. .NET 6+ and ASP.NET Core fully supported alongside .NET Framework 4.8.
Q: Upgrade from 2019? A: Yes. In-place upgrades supported. Review compatibility before upgrading.
24/7 cloudimg Support
Expert assistance with 24hr response SLA. Average 1hr for critical issues. Covers installation, configuration, troubleshooting, Active Directory, IIS, hybrid cloud, security, AWS integration.
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
- Latest LTSC Windows Server 2022 - mainstream support until 2026, extended support until 2031, enhanced security with Secured-core
- Hybrid & cloud-ready - Azure Arc integration, advanced multi-layer security, SMB compression, Nested virtualization for containers
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Dimension | Description | Cost/hour |
|---|---|---|
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 |
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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