What is STACKIT Windows Server?
STACKIT Windows Server provides preconfigured Windows Server standard images for virtual machines on STACKIT’s cloud infrastructure. When using a STACKIT standard image (e.g., Windows Server 2022 Standard), the operating system license is included in the price; STACKIT is responsible for licensing these images under a Microsoft SPLA agreement. All servers run in German data centers.
Core Features
- Predefined Windows Server standard images, e.g., Windows Server 2022 Standard
- License included in the vCPU-based price when using STACKIT standard images
- Option to upload your own, self-licensed images via OpenStack
- Suitable for lift-and-shift migration of existing Windows workloads
- Support for .NET applications and classic Windows Server roles
Typical Use Cases
Active Directory Domain Controller: Operating central AD infrastructure for hybrid or cloud-based environments with centralized user and rights management.
.NET Application Hosting: Hosting ASP.NET, .NET Core, or classic .NET Framework applications with IIS in a native Windows environment.
Lift-and-Shift Migration: Existing Windows Server workloads from on-premises environments are moved to the STACKIT cloud without major changes.
Benefits
- License included in the vCPU price for standard images, no separate license management needed
- Flexible pricing based on shared or dedicated vCPUs
- Operated in German data centers
- Option to bring your own images for special requirements
Integration with innFactory
As an official STACKIT partner, innFactory supports you with STACKIT Windows Server: architecture, migration, operations, and cost optimization.
Typical Use Cases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Windows licensing included in the price?
Yes, when using a STACKIT standard image (e.g., Windows Server 2022 Standard), the operating system license is included in the price per vCPU. STACKIT licenses these images under a Microsoft SPLA agreement.
Can I bring my own Windows licenses (BYOL)?
STACKIT does not offer preconfigured BYOL images. Customers can upload their own custom-built images via OpenStack, but are then fully responsible for correctly licensing the operating system and installed software themselves.
Can I run Active Directory Domain Services?
Yes, STACKIT Windows Server is suitable for Active Directory domain controllers. For high availability, it is recommended to run multiple domain controllers across different availability zones.
How is the price for Windows Server calculated?
The licensing portion is calculated based on the number of virtual CPUs, tiered by whether the vCPUs are shared or dedicated. See the official STACKIT pricing overview for current per-vCPU prices.
Note: All product information on this page has been compiled with care, but is provided without guarantee and may be outdated or incomplete. Cloud services evolve rapidly — features, pricing, SLAs, and availability change frequently. Authoritative and up-to-date information can only be found on the official product page of STACKIT (official documentation). This page does not represent an offer by STACKIT.
