Fully Managed Windows VPS

Microsoft Windows VPSs can come with Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Windows Server 2012, or Microsoft Windows Server 2016, installed and are ready for use within minutes after placing your order. Hostwinds Windows VPSs are optimized for our environment and can be deployed to any of our data center locations.

Windows Servers come with Remote Desktop (RDP) access as well as Virtual Network Computing (VNC) access to your server. You have full Administrator access to any Windows VPS, which allows you to manage and configure it. You can also choose to install a web hosting management control panel such a Plesk or SolidCP to make managing your server easier.

Google Chrome comes installed with any Windows VPS. You can use your Windows VPS in the same way you would use your computer to browse the internet and visit sites like Youtube and Google. You may also install other applications if needed, as you have full control of your server and configurations.

Microsoft SQL Server (MSSQL) Web Edition licenses can be ordered from the Hostwinds Client Area once the server is ready for use. Microsoft SQL Server Web 2012, Microsoft SQL Server Web 2014, and Microsoft SQL Server Web 2016 are all available to help manage all of your data and database communication needs.

Windows VPS licenses are provided by Hostwinds when you order your Windows VPS. Once your order is placed, the Operating System is installed and the license is applied automatically so that your server is ready for immediate use. Once your server is prepared, you will receive an email with further instructions and the details you need to begin using your Windows Server.

Microsoft Windows Servers may be upgraded at any time through your Cloud Control if you need any additional resources. Be sure your server is cloud-ready and able to meet the demands of your personal or business use, with enough resources such as CPU Cores, RAM, and Disk Space.

Hostwinds gives you the option to add backups when you create your server or after it is in use. It is always important to have a backup ready, and Hostwinds helps you with automating incremental backups for your server. The backup services Hostwinds offers are only $1 a month + $0.03 per GB. It is absolutely critical to ensure you have a working backup in case you need to restore your account using it or if you storing important data on your server.

Hostwinds has a custom built Cloud Control so that you can conveniently manage your server. The Hostwinds Cloud Portal is packed with features that allow you to create a server, add a domain to Hostwinds Cloud DNS, create a Firewall, create a Volume, create a Snapshot, create a Load Balancer, upgrade/downgrade your Windows VPS, manage your IPs, restore your server from a snapshot backup, view your Object Storage access details, reboot your server, view your API details, launch a VNC connection, create a serial console, and more! Cloud Control comes with Windows and Linux VPS orders at no additional cost.

Hostwinds tiers of support for any Managed Windows VPS include 24/7/365 support via phone, Live Chat, and support ticket. We also include a 100% network uptime guarantee, a 100% power uptime guarantee, on-going server maintenance, setup of automated tasks upon request, operating system updates, virus scans, mitigation of load problems or sluggishness, troubleshooting for network related issues, assistance if server fails to boot, help with hardware failures, package installations via package managers, DNS configuration & setup, firewall setup & troubleshooting, crontab setup, password resets, operating system re-installs, setting secure SSH ports, hardware replacement in one hour or less, and much more. Check out our Tiers of Support guide in the Hostwinds Knowledge Base for full details.

You have full control over your server and configurations. While Windows updates are not required and may be disabled if needed, they are highly recommended to ensure you have applied any critical updates as Microsoft releases them. Updating your Windows VPS’s Operating System is a critical part of preventing such server from being compromised.