Base
Hardened build
minimal ports, security patches applied at build time
Hardened for Microsoft
AWS
Operating Systems
1 variation
Variations
This product is available in the build below. Open it for the operating system, cloud and version detail, or read its deployment guide.
| Product | Cloud | Operating system | Version | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardened for Microsoft Windows Server 2019, 2022 & 2025 | AWS | Windows Server 2019 | Standard | View · Guide |
Overview
What cloudimg adds to every version - Every image is built by cloudimg from the Windows Server base, fully patched at build time with every cumulative update available.
Why the cloudimg image
Every Hardened for Microsoft image arrives installed, configured and hardened, so there is no manual setup before you can use it. Each is built on a patched base, runs with credentials generated uniquely for your instance on first boot, and passes an automated health check before every release. Every deployment is backed by 24/7 support from cloudimg engineers.
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