Windows Server VPS: Windows Server hosting
The HELPER VPS Windows Server VPS is a cloud server running Windows Server 2025 or 2022, ordered from the Windows VPS page from $25.00 per month, license included.
- The Windows Server license is included in the monthly price. Use it right away, with no separate license to buy or key to enter.
- Connect with Remote Desktop (RDP) and work on the familiar Windows desktop. You manage the server with a mouse and windows, so it is easy even if commands are new to you.
- Choose between the latest Windows Server 2025 and the widely used 2022. Start on the version your software supports.
- Install server software that runs on Windows, such as IIS, .NET and SQL Server, as is. Bring over the Windows business software you used in-house too.
- Finish update, network and remote management settings quickly with PowerShell and sconfig. Manage it whichever way you prefer, on screen or by command.
Windows Server versions
Create a server with the license included on the Windows VPS page.
- Windows Server 2025The latest long-term servicing (LTSC) version, released in November 2024. For new servers, we recommend this version, which has the longest support period remaining.
- Windows Server 2022A widely used long-term servicing version released in 2021. Choose it when your software was tested on 2022 or you need to match existing servers.
What kind of operating system is Windows Server?
Windows Server is the edition of Windows Microsoft makes for servers. It looks similar to desktop Windows, but you turn on server features such as the IIS web server, Active Directory, Remote Desktop Services and Hyper-V by adding roles and features. It is the most natural operating system for running web apps built with .NET or Windows-only business software.
Windows Server releases a new version every few years through the Long-Term Servicing Channel (LTSC). Windows Server 2022 was released in 2021, and Windows Server 2025 officially in November 2024. LTSC versions usually receive security updates for about 10 years, combining 5 years of mainstream support and 5 years of extended support.
Windows Server suits people who need to run Windows-only programs on a server, who find the Windows desktop easier than Linux commands, or who want a remote Windows work environment. For websites or Docker-focused work, Linux is lighter; if you really need Windows programs, Windows Server is the answer.
What can I do with a Windows Server VPS?
Four uses where Windows Server hosting is especially handy.
ASP.NET and IIS sites
Turn on the IIS role and deploy web apps and APIs built with .NET. Move sites that use Windows authentication or IIS settings over as they are.
Windows business software
Keep Windows-only programs, such as accounting, inventory and trading software, on a server and use them remotely from anywhere.
Remote work environment
Set up a Windows workspace you connect to over RDP, and keep your work and programs running even when your own computer is off.
SQL Server and data
Install SQL Server to use as the database server for Windows apps, and manage it on screen with SQL Server Management Studio.
Windows Server VPS pricing
Windows Server servers are created on the Windows VPS page from $25.00 per month, license included.
View Windows VPS pricingWhat should I do first after logging in to Windows Server?
Connect with Remote Desktop (RDP) and open PowerShell as administrator. Set Windows Update and the time zone in sconfig, install IIS and open port 80 if needed, and check the port is open with Test-NetConnection. Change the time zone to the region you want.
sconfig
Get-ComputerInfo -Property WindowsProductName, OsVersion
Set-TimeZone -Id 'Korea Standard Time'
Install-WindowsFeature -Name Web-Server -IncludeManagementTools
New-NetFirewallRule -DisplayName 'Web 80' -Direction Inbound -Protocol TCP -LocalPort 80 -Action Allow
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View Windows VPSWindows Server or Linux VPS: which should I choose?
If the software you want to run is Windows-only, choose Windows Server; otherwise, Linux is usually lighter and uses fewer resources. The bottom line: start from the software you will run, not the operating system.
Windows Server is the right choice for ASP.NET Framework apps, IIS-specific settings, Windows desktop programs and using SQL Server the Windows way. It is also good if you prefer managing on screen with a mouse.
For PHP, Node.js and Python sites or Docker containers, a Linux VPS such as Ubuntu or Debian is a great fit. Modern .NET also runs on Linux, so for new .NET apps, consider both operating systems.
How do I buy a Windows Server VPS?
Windows Server is ordered on the Windows VPS page (/windows-vps). The monthly price, license included, starts at $25.00, and you can see prices by spec and how to order at a glance on the Windows VPS page.
The Windows Server license is included in the monthly price, so there is nothing to prepare separately. When the server is ready, connect with Remote Desktop (RDP) and start using it right away.
If you are unsure which version to choose, check the supported list for the software you want to use first. If there are no special requirements, Windows Server 2025, with the longest support remaining, is a safe choice.
Windows Server VPS FAQ
Common questions when choosing and using a Windows Server server.
Which versions are available for a Windows Server VPS?
Windows Server 2025 and Windows Server 2022 are available. For a fresh start choose the latest, 2025; if your software was tested on 2022, choose 2022.
Do I need to buy a Windows Server license separately?
No, the license is included in the monthly price. Just use the server as you receive it.
Where do I order Windows Server?
Order on the Windows VPS page (/windows-vps). From $25.00 per month, license included, and you can check prices by spec on that page too.
How do I connect to Windows Server?
Connect with Remote Desktop (RDP). On Windows use Remote Desktop Connection (mstsc); on macOS and phones use Microsoft's remote desktop app (Windows App), and enter the server address and administrator account.
How can I make RDP access more secure?
Change the administrator password to a long, complex one and keep Windows Update current. In Windows Firewall, narrowing the remote address of the Remote Desktop rule to your own IP reduces where connections can come from, making it more secure.
What is sconfig?
sconfig is a simple settings menu built into Windows Server. Type sconfig in PowerShell and pick numbers to change Windows Update, computer name, network and Remote Desktop settings.
How do I install the IIS web server?
Run Install-WindowsFeature -Name Web-Server -IncludeManagementTools in PowerShell as administrator to install IIS and its management tools. You can also install it with clicks under Add Roles and Features in Server Manager.
How do I check whether a port is open?
Check with the Test-NetConnection command in PowerShell. For example, if TcpTestSucceeded is True for Test-NetConnection -ComputerName localhost -Port 80, a program is responding on that port.