Fully Managed Windows VPS

Microsoft Windows Cloud Servers 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 Cloud Servers are optimized for our environment and can be deployed to any of our data center locations for you to start using.

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 Cloud VPS to manage and configure it. You can also choose to install a control panel such a Plesk, SolidCP, or another web hosting management control panel to make managing your server easier.

Google Chrome comes installed with any Windows Cloud VPS for you to use and it is possible to use your Windows Cloud VPS server similar to how you would use your computer to browse the internet and visit sites like youtube, google, and other websites. 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 Cloud Server licenses are provided by Hostwinds when ordering your Windows VPS Cloud server. 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 for your personal or business use with enough resources such as CPU Cores, RAM, and Disk Space.

Backups can be added when creating your server or after it is in use. It is important always to have a backup ready, and Hostwinds helps you with automating incremental backups for your server. The backup services that Hostwinds can provide you with are only $1 a month + $0.03 per GB. It is absolutely critical to ensure you have a good working backup in case you need to restore your account from a backup if you have important data being stored on your server.

Hostwinds has a custom built Cloud Control so that you may 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 Cloud VPS Server, 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 many more features. Cloud Control comes with Windows and Linux Cloud VPS server orders at no additional cost.

Hostwinds tiers of support for any Managed Windows Cloud VPS servers include 24/7/365 support via phone, live chat, and email tickets. We also include 100% network uptime guarantee, 100% power uptime guarantee, on-going server maintenance, setup of automated tasks upon request, operating system updates, virus scans, load problems or sluggishness, network related issues, failure of server to boot, hardware failures, package installations via package managers, DNS configuration & setup, firewall setup & troubleshooting, crontab setup, password resets, operating system reinstalls, setting secure SSH port, one hour or less hardware replacement, and much much more. Check out our Tiers of Support in the Hostwinds Guide for full details.

You have full control over your server and the 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 and available to apply or patch on your server. Updating your Cloud VPS Server’s Operating System is a critical part of having a secured server prevent being compromised.