Windows VPS

Windows VPS is a remote virtual server on which the MS Windows operating system is already installed by the provider. The user does not need to independently carry out the initial configuration of the remote system or purchase a license to use the OS.

Windows VPS may be necessary when a company uses an established set of programs running under this OS, or it might be necessary to install and use a remote desktop to run applications on a server, as well as in other cases when Linux is not suitable for subjective or objective reasons.

Order a new server

The virtual server runs on a remote computer located in a secure data center. Thanks to the use of special software – hypervisors – the provider allocates the necessary hardware to the user and organizes the launch of Windows and programs in an isolated environment.

To order a server, you need to contact technical support and select:

• the required amount of disk space;
• processor power and memory (RAM).

The hosting provider offers a trial period during which you can test VPS running Windows Server. After that, it is enough to choose and pay the tariff. Further administration is carried out using the control panel.

Who needs a VPS with RDP?

VPS with Windows installed is most often rented due to the possibility of using RDP – Remote Desktop. A utility from Microsoft allows you to use the server like a regular computer. The OS interface will be displayed in a window on the administrator’s PC.

With the help of remote control, you can solve the following tasks:

• run servers for e-mail, games, or proxies;
• connect software for managing video surveillance systems or PBX;
• install and use applications under Windows (1C, CRM, databases);
• create an environment for testing programs;
• launch trading terminals for trading cryptocurrencies in the Forex market.

Why is VPS suitable on Windows?

Personal servers with installed OS from Microsoft can be used for the following purposes:

1. Like a web server. A standard stack is deployed on the remote system for deploying sites with databases and script support. Commonly used: Apache, OpenSSL, MySQL, and PHP.
2. As a server to hide IP. On the server, you can run RDP or VPN to bypass blocking, and anonymize.
3. As a game server, file hosting, torrent, and cloud storage. Thanks to the round-the-clock operation of the VPS, programs can operate around the clock without the risk of power outages or disconnections.
4. To automate routine operations. With the help of special scripts, you can perform tasks for parsing sites, automating trading at an auction, registering, and collecting SA.

Features of a virtual server on Windows

The main feature of this type of VPS is the operating system. Please note that only Windows applications and utilities can be run on it. In addition, due to the high resource intensity of the OS, it is recommended to choose virtual machines with higher technical characteristics.

Difficulties of administration

Managing VPS with this OS is complicated by the need to select Windows-compatible control panels. There are also some differences between terminal commands and automation files.

What to look for when choosing a VPS server for Windows?

Before renting a VPS, you need to correctly calculate the required processor power, the amount of RAM, and the storage capacity. Windows is more demanding on hardware. If necessary, as the load on the system grows, you can request additional resources from the hosting provider for work.