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ClearScale Windows Server 2025 vs Windows Server 2022 (Windows Server 2022) | Support by SupportedImages comparison

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ClearScale Windows Server 2025
Ranking in AWS Marketplace
428th
Average Rating
10.0
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Windows Server 2022 (Window...
Ranking in AWS Marketplace
50th
Average Rating
8.6
Number of Reviews
10
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Featured Reviews

reviewer2858658 - PeerSpot reviewer
Works at a tech vendor with 11-50 employees
Automated hardening has standardized our servers and reduces effort for secure Windows workloads
The first-boot time is longer than a stock Windows AMI. Sysprep and the initial hardening pass add a noticeable delay before the instance is reachable, which is something to account for if you autoscale and need nodes ready quickly. The hardened defaults also occasionally trip up common installers and agents. A few of our deployment and monitoring tools assumed services or policies that the image had locked down, so we had to add exceptions. A short compatibility checklist of what the hardening changes from a default Windows install would have saved us that debugging. I would also like the option of a CIS Level 2 build for our more sensitive workloads since the image currently only ships a Level 1 baseline. Thanks.
IB
Engineer at Seer Solutionz DMCC
Modern security and hybrid cloud integration have transformed our virtualized environment
The best features are the security and the hybrid cloud integration. When we integrated this with AWS as well as on the Azure servers we migrated, it was quite smooth without any disconnectivities or issues, unlike the older versions which had such problems. The security is enhanced, and the performance makes it feel as though I am working on a modern user interface that is very fascinating, functioning without lagging in software and applications, which makes it much more robust compared to the older versions. I find the multi-layered security measures in Windows Server 2022 (Windows Server 2022) | Support by SupportedImages to be very secure, as Windows Defender is one of the finest anti-malware features added, which alongside TLS makes communication more secure. The encryption now uses SMB AES 256 and the TPM with UEFI Secure Boot are great features of Windows Server 2022 (Windows Server 2022) | Support by SupportedImages nowadays, which we are currently using. The hardware root-of-trust and firmware protection in Windows Server 2022 (Windows Server 2022) | Support by SupportedImages impact my data integrity through secure core protection for supported hardware. We utilize this with secure boot and TPM in a virtualized environment using VMware and Hyper-V, ensuring smooth and robust functioning without the issues faced in earlier versions.

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Pros

"Windows Server 2025 is a strong fit for enterprise environments heavily reliant on Microsoft technologies."
"Because the image arrives CIS Level 1 hardened with the AWS tooling already in place, our servers come up patched, locked down, and ready to join the domain without a separate build out pass."
"The installation of Windows Server 2022 (Windows Server 2022) | Support by SupportedImages is very easy."
"The biggest advantage of Windows Server for me is that it is more secure and adds security complexity to the environment."
"With multiple layers, you are protected both internally and externally."
"The security is enhanced, and the performance makes it feel as though I am working on a modern user interface that is very fascinating, functioning without lagging in software and applications, which makes it much more robust compared to the older versions."
"Azure Arc helps with cloud integration by allowing me to integrate all Windows Server 2022 infrastructure, along with Linux systems, across on-premises, cloud environments, and provides centralized monitoring capabilities."
"I see savings in time and money with Windows Server 2022 (Windows Server 2022) | Support by SupportedImages."
"Azure Arc, which helps me manage servers across the cloud platform and on-premises, providing the best features to work with this platform."
"I would rate the customer support for Windows Server 2022 (Windows Server 2022) | Support by SupportedImages a ten because they kept me updated and were always available to help."
 

Cons

"The hardened defaults also occasionally trip up common installers and agents: a few of our deployment and monitoring tools assumed services or policies that the image had locked down, so we had to add exceptions."
"Initial configuration complexity can still be high for teams without prior Windows Server expertise."
"The performance part of Windows Server 2022 can be improved further because, compared to cloud solutions, its performance lags if it is an in-house server that you have installed."
"I think there should be a lesser number of patches, as every time the system is patched, the vulnerabilities that I scan always show some vulnerabilities."
"In the last two years, it is regularly 100 to 500 or 600 or more vulnerabilities per month that have been revealed, patched, or addressed."
"I see that Windows Server 2022 (Windows Server 2022) | Support by SupportedImages should be more rigid in its core itself."
"Sometimes some processes become stuck, so I have to log in to the server and resolve the issue."
"Microsoft needs to act faster. They have to merge the level of support to solve problems at once."
"Areas for improvement in Windows Server 2022 (Windows Server 2022) | Support by SupportedImages include the integration of multi-factor authentication directly in the server."
"I do not see any return on investment from Windows Server, and I do not see that it is saving me time or money."
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Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for ClearScale Windows Server 2025?
The software charge sits on top of the underlying Windows EC2 cost, which is already higher than Linux, so model both together before you commit to a large fleet. The hourly model suited our autosc...
What needs improvement with ClearScale Windows Server 2025?
The first-boot time is longer than a stock Windows AMI. Sysprep and the initial hardening pass add a noticeable delay before the instance is reachable, which is something to account for if you auto...
What is your primary use case for ClearScale Windows Server 2025?
We use ClearScale Windows Server 2025 as the base image for our .NET and IIS application servers on EC2. These instances host internal line of business web applications and Windows services, and se...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Windows Server 2022 (Windows Server 2022) | Support by SupportedImages?
I would say the license for Windows Server 2022 is slightly expensive compared to others in the market.
What needs improvement with Windows Server 2022 (Windows Server 2022) | Support by SupportedImages?
The performance part of Windows Server 2022 can be improved further because, compared to cloud solutions, its performance lags if it is an in-house server that you have installed. The scalability a...
What is your primary use case for Windows Server 2022 (Windows Server 2022) | Support by SupportedImages?
I started using Windows Server 2022 in my role to manage a team that works on front-end technologies which is hosted on either Linux or Windows, but my focus is on the front end.We are using Window...
 

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