Windows Server 2022

This is a repackaged open source software product wherein additional charges apply for cloudimg support services.

Product Overview

Windows Server 2022 with 24/7 cloudimg support and guaranteed 24-hour response SLA. Microsoft's latest Long Term Servicing Channel (LTSC) release with extended support until October 2031. Unlike Microsoft's free base AMIs on AWS Marketplace that come without vendor support, cloudimg's AMI includes the same enterprise OS plus dedicated engineering assistance from Windows-on-AWS specialists.

Why Choose cloudimg's Supported Windows Server 2022?

Microsoft's free base AMIs leave you without vendor support when production issues arise. cloudimg bridges that gap with 24/7 expert assistance - average one-hour response for critical production issues, guaranteed 24-hour response for all tickets. Our Windows Server specialists assist with:

• Active Directory design and configuration
• IIS deployment and performance tuning
• Secured core setup and hardening
• Hybrid cloud architecture with Azure Arc and AWS services
• Group Policy troubleshooting
• Performance optimization and AWS architecture guidance

What is New in Windows Server 2022

• Secured core server with hardware-based firmware protection and Virtualization Based Security (VBS) - protects against firmware-level attacks in regulated environments
• SMB over QUIC for secure file access over the internet without VPN overhead
• 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

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 - if you encounter production issues, there is no one to call.

Q: How do I evaluate the support quality before committing?

A: Contact support@cloudimg.co.uk to book a free consultation. Our engineers will discuss your Windows-on-AWS requirements and demonstrate our support capabilities.