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This product has charges associated with it for seller support. Windows Server 2022 with 24/7 expert support - unlike Microsoft's free base AMI, cloudimg provides guaranteed 24-hour response SLA so your production workloads are never left without vendor assistance
Overview
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.
Highlights
- Unlike Microsoft's free base AMI with zero vendor support, cloudimg provides 24/7 Windows Server engineers with guaranteed 24-hour response SLA and average one-hour response for critical production issues. When your Active Directory, IIS, or Secured core deployment needs expert help, our team is available around the clock to resolve issues and prevent extended downtime.
- Windows Server 2022 LTSC with extended support until October 2031 - featuring Secured core for hardware-based firmware protection, SMB over QUIC for secure remote file access without VPN, and TLS 1.3 by default. These security capabilities protect regulated workloads against firmware-level attacks and encrypt data in transit without additional infrastructure.
- Pre-configured with AWS native tooling ready from first boot: CloudWatch Agent for Windows metrics, Systems Manager for agentless management, EC2Launch v2, ENA networking up to 100 Gbps, NVMe storage drivers, and IMDSv2 security. Integrates with AWS Directory Service, FSx for Windows, and WorkSpaces for complete enterprise Windows environments on AWS.
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Dimension | Description | Cost/hour |
|---|---|---|
t3.large Recommended | t3.large instance type | $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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64-bit (x86) Amazon Machine Image (AMI)
Amazon Machine Image (AMI)
An AMI is a virtual image that provides the information required to launch an instance. Amazon EC2 (Elastic Compute Cloud) instances are virtual servers on which you can run your applications and workloads, offering varying combinations of CPU, memory, storage, and networking resources. You can launch as many instances from as many different AMIs as you need.
Version release notes
Latest Windows security updates applied (patch cycle 21-04-2026). Previous version: 'Windows Server 2022 - English - 01-09-2025'.
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Please visit the User Guide for this product on the cloudimg website for full deployment and configuration instructions.
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24/7x365 Support from cloudimg
Contact: support@cloudimg.co.uk
Guaranteed 24-hour response SLA for all support tickets. Average one-hour response for critical production issues.
Getting Started After Launch
- Launch the AMI with a key pair and security group allowing RDP (port 3389) and any required application ports.
- Attach an IAM role with AmazonSSMManagedInstanceCore policy for Systems Manager access.
- Retrieve your Windows administrator password via the EC2 Console (Actions > Get Windows Password) using your key pair - available approximately 4 minutes after launch.
- Connect via RDP to your instance's public IP or DNS on port 3389.
- Verify CloudWatch Agent is reporting metrics in the CloudWatch console under CWAgent namespace.
- Confirm Systems Manager connectivity in the AWS Systems Manager Fleet Manager console.
- Your instance is operational - estimated time from launch to RDP access is under 5 minutes.
What We Support
Our Windows Server specialists assist with Active Directory design, IIS configuration, Secured core setup, hybrid cloud architecture, Group Policy troubleshooting, performance optimization, and AWS service integration. We also help with domain joining, security group configuration, and scaling guidance.
Opening a Support Ticket
Email support@cloudimg.co.uk with your instance ID, AWS region, and issue description. For critical production issues, include 'CRITICAL' in the subject line for priority routing.
Recommended Instance Sizing
- Active Directory domain controller: m5.large or larger (2 vCPU, 8 GB RAM minimum)
- IIS web server: t3.medium for light workloads, m5.xlarge for production
- Remote Desktop Services: m5.xlarge or larger depending on concurrent users
- File server with SMB over QUIC: m5.large with EBS gp3 volumes
Free Consultation
Evaluating this product? Email support@cloudimg.co.uk to book a free Windows-on-AWS consultation before subscribing.
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