Overview
This is a repackaged open source software product wherein additional charges apply for support while launching it and connecting to the instance for the first time as well as continuous security updates available in new versions.
DESCRIPTION Windows Server 2016 is a robust, cloud-ready operating system designed for enterprises, offering enhanced security, scalability, and flexibility. It includes features such as Hyper-V for advanced virtualization, and built-in containers for modern application development. This AMI provides an ideal environment for efficiently managing and scaling workloads on AWS, supporting advanced security protocols and hybrid cloud integrations. Ideal for businesses seeking a reliable, secure, and high-performance platform for their cloud-based infrastructure.
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Highlights
- Enhanced security features with Shielded Virtual Machines and Windows Defender.
- Scalable and flexible cloud-ready platform with built-in support for containers.
- Optimized for hybrid cloud environments, offering seamless integration with on-premises infrastructure.
Details
Typical total price
$0.151/hour
Pricing
Free trial
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Instance type | Product cost/hour | EC2 cost/hour | Total/hour |
|---|---|---|---|
t3.nano | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.02 |
t3.micro AWS Free Tier | $0.01 | $0.02 | $0.03 |
t3.small | $0.01 | $0.039 | $0.049 |
t3.medium | $0.02 | $0.06 | $0.08 |
t3.large Recommended | $0.04 | $0.111 | $0.151 |
t3.xlarge | $0.04 | $0.24 | $0.28 |
t3.2xlarge | $0.04 | $0.48 | $0.52 |
t3a.nano | $0.01 | $0.009 | $0.019 |
t3a.micro | $0.01 | $0.019 | $0.029 |
t3a.small | $0.01 | $0.037 | $0.047 |
Additional AWS infrastructure costs
Type | Cost |
|---|---|
EBS General Purpose SSD (gp2) volumes | $0.10/per GB/month of provisioned storage |
Vendor refund policy
Instance billed by hour of actual use, terminate at any time and it will stop incurring charges. No refunds available.
Legal
Vendor terms and conditions
Content disclaimer
Delivery details
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
- Packaged with latest updates as of September/2024
Additional details
Usage instructions
- Launch the instance either via AWS MarketPlace wizard or EC2 console
Retrieving the password
- Open the Amazon EC2 console, and then choose Instances.
- Select the check box for the instance, and then expand the Actions dropdown list. If you're using the old console, then choose Get Windows Password. If you're using the new console, choose Security, and then choose Get Windows Password. Note: It can take a few minutes for this option to be available after you first launch a new instance.
- Choose Browse, select your key pair file, and then choose Open. -or- Paste the contents of your key pair into the text box.
- Choose Decrypt Password.
RDP Access
- Configure the Security Group to open Inbound TCP port 3389 from your location or use default settings (open to the world)
- Download and install an RDP client - https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/remote/remote-desktop-services/clients/remote-desktop-clients
- When asked, provide the instance public ip to connect.
- The user name is Administrator
- Use the password retrieved in the previous step "Retrieving the password"
Additional Information
Monitoring the Health of the instance
- Navigate to your Amazon EC2 console and verify that you're in the correct region.
- Choose Instance and select your launched instance.
- Select the server to display your metadata page and choose the Status checks tab at the bottom of the page to review if your status checks passed or failed.
Data Encryption
- This image does not provide encryption by default at the Operating System or Application level, customers are encouraged to enable EBS encryption during the Instance Launch: https://docs.aws.amazon.com/AWSEC2/latest/UserGuide/EBSEncryption.html
- EBS Encryption using the Default key enables key rotation - More details: https://docs.aws.amazon.com/AWSEC2/latest/UserGuide/EBSEncryption.html#kms-key-rotation - Using EBS encryption, the decryption is done automatically when using the instance.
- Customer data can be saved anywhere in the instance, however it is a good practice to save user data (including sensitive data) in the /home/<user-name> directory.
Resources
Vendor resources
Support
Vendor support
Arara Solutions provides limited support covering the launch and use of the instance, see details on http://arara.solutions/support-plans/
Contact us via http://arara.solutions/support/ or support@arara.solutions and mention product: Windows Server 2016 with Support by Arara Solutions
AWS infrastructure support
AWS Support is a one-on-one, fast-response support channel that is staffed 24x7x365 with experienced and technical support engineers. The service helps customers of all sizes and technical abilities to successfully utilize the products and features provided by Amazon Web Services.
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