Bring remote desktop, Windows applications, and business workloads to your own server. Choose Windows Server 2019 or Windows Server 2022, then compare the resources for your workload.
The entry Windows profile for evaluating a lightweight application and its remote administration needs.
Deploy NowMore memory and compute for a Windows application running alongside its supporting services.
Deploy NowA larger resource budget for workloads with higher measured memory and CPU demand.
Deploy NowOur highest listed Windows memory and compute tier, retaining the same 50 GB disk allowance.
Deploy NowResources and monthly prices follow the published Client Area catalog.
| Plan details | Windows VPS 4 | Windows VPS 8 | Windows VPS 16 | Windows VPS 32 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memory | 4 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM | 32 GB RAM |
| Compute | 2 vCPU | 4 vCPU | 8 vCPU | 16 vCPU |
| Storage | 50 GB NVMe | 50 GB NVMe | 50 GB NVMe | 50 GB NVMe |
| Bandwidth | 1 TB | 1 TB | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| Dedicated IP | 1 included | 1 included | 1 included | 1 included |
| Operating system | Windows Server | Windows Server | Windows Server | Windows Server |
| Server access | Administrator | Administrator | Administrator | Administrator |
| Your next step | Choose plan ↗ | Choose plan ↗ | Choose plan ↗ | Choose plan ↗ |
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Remote Desktop Protocol gives you remote access to the Windows Server environment using a compatible client.
For client and server prerequisites, see Microsoft's Remote Desktop guidance.
These are examples to assess for a server you configure. Check the software vendor's OS, runtime, and licence requirements before choosing a plan.
For an IIS deployment, Microsoft's ASP.NET Core hosting guide explains the roles and hosting components to configure.
The smallest published Windows plan is 4 GB RAM. The right allocation depends on the software and the work it performs.
Start with the application vendor's requirements, then allow for Windows itself, database processes, background services, and update activity. A 4 GB plan is an entry point to evaluate a light workload; an application's minimum RAM requirement is only part of that total.
During a representative trial, inspect memory and CPU usage in Task Manager while the normal applications and jobs run together. Compare the 8, 16, or 32 GB tiers when the working set needs more room. The plan's RAM does not specify a number of RDP users.
Operating system licensing, staff desktop access, and application licences are separate things to establish for an order.
Before ordering, confirm the Windows Server edition, licence coverage, activation arrangements, and any licence charges with AwakeHost.
Check the licensing terms of each application you install, including whether its licence permits use on a hosted server.
For staff desktops or shared application sessions, confirm the required Remote Desktop Services (RDS) licensing and configuration separately. Administrator access does not specify a licensed user count.
Microsoft documents the access licences used for RDS session hosts. Discuss your user and device requirements with AwakeHost before planning a shared desktop service.
Use the OS your application and your administrators can support.
| Decision | Windows VPS | Linux VPS |
|---|---|---|
| Application requirements | For software requiring Windows Server, IIS, or the Windows-only .NET Framework. | For software supporting your chosen Linux distribution. Modern .NET applications can also target Linux. |
| Typical administration | Remote Desktop, PowerShell, and Windows administration tools. | SSH, a shell, and the distribution's administration tools. |
| Before ordering | Confirm Windows version, licence coverage, application compatibility, and resources. | Confirm the distribution, supported runtime, application licences, and resources for that location. |
For an application that supports both platforms, compare its dependencies and your maintenance skills. Microsoft's .NET on Linux documentation covers supported distributions.
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Use an RDP-compatible client with your assigned VPS IP address and a Windows account permitted to connect. Remote Desktop must be enabled and allowed through the server firewall. On a Windows computer, Remote Desktop Connection accepts the server IP and account credentials.
Administrator access lets you configure compatible Windows Server software. Examples to evaluate include IIS-hosted ASP.NET applications, Windows services, scheduled scripts, and vendor business software. Check support for Windows Server 2019 or 2022, required runtimes, resource needs, and application licensing. These are customer-configured workloads, not a list of preinstalled or certified applications.
The published plans include administrator access and Windows Server. You manage your applications, access permissions, and server settings.
4 GB is the smallest Windows plan offered here. It is a starting point to evaluate a light workload, rather than a capacity guarantee. Allow memory for Windows, your applications, databases, and background tasks. Check peak RAM and CPU use with representative work before choosing 4, 8, 16, or 32 GB.
Before ordering, confirm the Windows Server edition, licence coverage, activation arrangements, and any licence charges with AwakeHost.
For staff desktops or shared application sessions, confirm the required Remote Desktop Services (RDS) licensing and configuration separately. Administrator access does not specify a licensed user count.
Choose Windows when your software requires Windows Server, IIS, or the Windows-only .NET Framework. For software that supports Linux, compare a suitable Linux distribution and its resource needs. Modern .NET applications can also support Linux; check the application vendor requirements. The OS choice does not by itself establish application performance.