Why choose Windows Core
As soon as you click deploy, the Vultr cloud orchestration takes over and spins up your instance in your desired data center.
Cloud Servers Powered By Windows Core
Windows Server Core 2012, 2016, 2019, and 2022 are purpose built server operating systems from Microsoft. Similar to the headless linux servers, Windows Server brings familiarity to the data center for Windows administrators with its graphical environment. Windows Server Core also offers many server-specific features such as Active Directory, IIS, Server Manager, and much more. It is secure out of the box, and includes an advanced firewall for locking down server applications.
Plan comparison
Windows license costs vary based on compute plan selection.
| Storage | CPU | Memory | Bandwidth | Base Price | License Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55 GB SSD | 1 CPU | 2 GB | 2 TB | $10/mo | $14/mo |
| 80 GB SSD | 2 CPU | 4 GB | 3 TB | $20/mo | $28/mo |
| 160 GB SSD | 4 CPU | 8 GB | 4 TB | $40/mo | $56/mo |
| 320 GB SSD | 6 CPU | 16 GB | 5 TB | $80/mo | $84/mo |
| 640 GB SSD | 8 CPU | 32 GB | 6 TB | $160/mo | $112/mo |
| 1280 GB SSD | 16 CPU | 64 GB | 10 TB | $320/mo | $224/mo |
| 1600 GB SSD | 24 CPU | 96 GB | 15 TB | $640/mo | $336/mo |
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Documentation and FAQs for Windows Core
FAQ
You can change the hostname from the customer portal, but this also reinstalls and wipes all data. See our guide to change the hostname without reinstalling.
We recommend several security practices: Make sure you have automatic backups enabled. Keep your Windows server up-to-date with software and security patches. Use the Vultr firewall, the Windows firewall, or both. Use a standard user account for normal tasks. Log in with your administrator-level account only when performing admin tasks.
Use our guide to reset the Administrator password.
We have help available for many networking topics: Learn how to configure a virtual private cloud and configure static networking with multiple IPv4 and IPv6 addresses via the GUI, or in PowerShell. See our troubleshooting guide for general network issues, firewall questions, and see which network ports are blocked by default.
The Vultr Web Console is available if you cannot reach your server by SSH. See our recovery guide using bootable ISOs such as Finnix.
Vultr, via its parent company (The Constant Company, LLC), is a Microsoft Authorized Mobility Partner, which allows Vultr customers to leverage Microsoft License Mobility through Software Assurance. In order to take advantage of Microsoft License Mobility for your Vultr instances, you must complete the Microsoft License Verification form and receive verification from Microsoft. That process is completely handled by Microsoft and details of that process can be found on Microsoft’s website here. You will be asked to provide 3 pieces of information about your Authorized Mobility Partner.
For deploying on Vultr, fill in this information:
• Authorized Mobility Partner Name: The Constant Company, LLC
• Authorized Mobility Partner Website URL: www.choopa.com (this is a related site owned by Constant)
• Authorized Mobility Partner Email Address: amp@vultr.com
Once you complete the form, feel free to copy amp@vultr.com when you email the form to Microsoft, so that we will be aware of the request. If you would like to discuss this with a Vultr representative, please create a support ticket (if you are an existing Vultr customer) or use our contact sales form if you would like to inquire about becoming a Vultr cloud customer for your Windows workloads.
How do I change the Windows hostname?
You can change the hostname from the customer portal, but this also reinstalls and wipes all data. See our guide to change the hostname without reinstalling.