Windows Server 2019 AMI

This is repackaged software with additional charges for 24/7 support and guaranteed 24hr response SLA.

Product Overview

Windows Server 2019 with 24/7 cloudimg support. Microsoft's enterprise-grade server OS with support until 2029. Includes Desktop Experience and Server Core options. Pre-configured with AWS tools: EC2Config, CloudWatch Agent, Systems Manager. Production-ready for Windows workloads.

Why Choose Windows Server 2019?

Windows Server 2019 is Microsoft's Long-Term Servicing Channel (LTSC) release with mainstream support until January 2024 and extended support until January 2029. Includes proven enterprise features: Active Directory, Hyper-V, Windows Defender, Storage Spaces Direct. Seamless integration with AWS services including CloudWatch, Systems Manager, and Secrets Manager. Desktop Experience provides familiar GUI management. Optimized for EC2 with enhanced networking and NVMe storage support. Full compatibility with .NET Framework, IIS, SQL Server, and Windows applications.

Key Features

• Long-Term Support: Mainstream support until January 2024, extended support until January 2029.
• AWS Integration: Pre-configured EC2Config, EC2Launch, CloudWatch Agent, Systems Manager Agent, ENA drivers.
• Server Roles: Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, IIS web server, Hyper-V, File Services, Remote Desktop Services.
• Desktop Experience: Full GUI with Server Manager, PowerShell ISE, familiar Windows interface.
• Security: Windows Defender, Windows Firewall, BitLocker, Secure Boot, Shielded VMs, SMB encryption.
• Containers: Windows Containers, Docker support, Hyper-V isolation for enhanced security.
• Storage: Storage Spaces Direct, ReFS, deduplication, Storage Replica, iSCSI target.
• Networking: Software Defined Networking (SDN), Network Controller, enhanced networking on EC2.
• .NET Support: .NET Framework 4.7+, ASP.NET, full Windows application compatibility.
• 24/7 Support: Guaranteed 24hr response SLA, average 1hr for critical issues.

Technical Specifications

• Version: Windows Server 2019 Standard (LTSC)
• Architecture: x86_64
• GUI: Desktop Experience (full GUI) included
• PowerShell: Version 5.1
• .NET Framework: 4.7+ included
• Support: Until January 2029 (extended)
• AWS Tools: EC2Config, EC2Launch, CloudWatch Agent, SSM Agent, ENA drivers
• Remote Access: RDP port 3389
• License: Included (Microsoft SPLA)

Instance Compatibility

Optimized for all x86_64 EC2 instance families: General Purpose (m5, m6i, m7i), Compute (c5, c6i, c7i), Memory (r5, r6i, r7i), Storage (i3, i4i, d3), GPU (g4, g5, p3, p4).

Use Cases

Ideal for: Active Directory domain controllers, IIS web servers, ASP.NET applications, SQL Server databases, .NET Framework applications, Windows file servers, Remote Desktop Services (RDS), SharePoint servers, legacy Windows applications.

Available Languages

Multiple language versions available: English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese. Select appropriate version during deployment.

FAQ

Q: What's included in Windows Server 2019?

A: Desktop Experience, Server Core, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, IIS, Hyper-V, Windows Defender, PowerShell 5.1, .NET Framework 4.7+.

Q: What support is included?

A: 24/7 support, 24hr response SLA, average 1hr for critical issues. Ticketing and email support.

Q: How long is Microsoft support?

A: Mainstream support until January 2024, extended support until January 2029.

Q: Which instances are supported?

A: All x86_64 EC2 families including m5/m6i/m7i, c5/c6i/c7i, r5/r6i/r7i, i3/i4i, g4/g5, p3/p4.

Q: Is licensing included?

A: Yes. Microsoft SPLA licensing included in hourly rate. No separate Windows license needed.

Q: Remote Desktop access?

A: Yes. RDP port 3389 enabled. Configure security group to allow RDP from your IP.

Q: SQL Server included?

A: No. SQL Server sold separately. This AMI includes Windows Server 2019 only.

Q: Server Core vs Desktop Experience?

A: Desktop Experience (full GUI) included. Server Core available for reduced footprint installations.

Q: AWS service integration?

A: Full integration with CloudWatch, Systems Manager, Secrets Manager, Parameter Store, S3, RDS, networking.

Q: .NET applications supported?

A: Yes. .NET Framework 4.7+ included. Supports ASP.NET, Windows Forms, WPF, WCF applications.

24/7 cloudimg Support

Expert assistance with 24hr response SLA. Average 1hr for critical issues. Covers installation, configuration, troubleshooting, Active Directory, IIS, performance optimization, 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.