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VDS Operating System Selection Guide
A mature Windows Server release with broad ecosystem support for enterprise .NET, IIS and MSSQL.
Extended Support until 2031 and proven .NET/IIS compatibility.
At the order step, choose the Windows Server 2022 template.
| Version | Windows Server 2022 (21H2) |
|---|---|
| Base | NT 10.0 |
| Package manager | PowerShell / winget |
| Kernel | NT kernel |
| Architecture | x86_64 |
| Init | Windows Service Control Manager |
| LTS / support | 2031 (Extended) |
| Container | Windows Container, WSL2 |
The recommendations below are for general guidance; actual needs vary with traffic and application architecture.
| Use | Resources | Note |
|---|---|---|
| IIS / ASP.NET site | 2 vCPU · 4 GB RAM | Windows idle RAM is high |
| MSSQL + web | 4 vCPU · 8 GB+ RAM | The database consumes RAM |
| RDP desktop | 2 vCPU · 4 GB RAM | The minimum for a GUI |
| cPanel | ✕ Not supported |
| Plesk | ✓ Supported |
| DirectAdmin | ✕ Not supported |
| Docker | ◐ Partial / after installation |
| Nginx | ◐ Partial / after installation |
| Apache | ✕ Not supported |
| LiteSpeed | ✕ Not supported |
| CloudLinux | ✕ Not supported |
Windows Server 2022 is a Windows server/client release published in August 2021. Kernel/base: NT 10.0. Default components: IIS 10, .NET 4.8/6+, PowerShell 5.1/7, Defender, SMB 3.1.1. In a VDS environment, Windows Server 2022 is delivered as a virtual machine with root/Administrator access and IPv4/IPv6 support, through SistemDC automatic provisioning or the KVM console. The support window means security patches are available until 2031 (Extended), which makes hosting costs predictable. At the KVM hypervisor layer, dedicated vCPUs and NVMe I/O deliver consistent performance without noisy neighbours. The Windows Server 2022 VDS template comes with virtual TPM 2.0, Secure Boot compatibility and Hyper-V enlightened drivers by default. The disk layout can be extended with the NTFS/ReFS option; VSS snapshots can be used for scheduled backups. Monitor CPU/RAM bottlenecks with Event Viewer and Performance Monitor. Repeatable server configuration with IIS Application Pool recycling, an MSSQL max memory cap and PowerShell Desired State Configuration (DSC) is recommended in enterprise environments. Thanks to SistemDC's Turkey location, the local user experience is preserved in Azure/AWS hybrid scenarios with ExpressRoute-like low latency.
Choose Windows Server 2022 if…
When? New projects, hotpatch
When? Desktop GUI / RDP
When? Pure web/API (Linux)
Typical use cases for a Windows Server 2022 VDS: ASP.NET Core APIs, MSSQL 2019/2022, Exchange alternatives, RDS session hosts, AD DS testing. Thanks to the Turkey location, local users get a fast TTFB with 5–15 ms ping domestically. On Ryzen VDS plans, high single-core GHz is preferred for game servers and GUI applications. With SistemDC NVMe disks, random-I/O-heavy database queries see 5–10x lower latency than on an HDD VDS. Under heavy traffic the Stormwall DDoS filter kicks in automatically at the network layer. For CDN origin, reverse proxy caching and static asset delivery, optimise the Nginx/Apache configuration on Windows Server 2022 with HTTP/2 and Brotli compression; for users in Turkey, the origin location directly improves the SEO Core Web Vitals LCP score.
When ordering a SistemDC VDS, choose Windows Server 2022 template. The first RDP connection is made with the Administrator account; change the password immediately. Add roles in Server Manager (IIS, MSSQL). Set the time zone to Turkey: tzutil /s "Turkey Standard Time". Run Windows Update. Make sure NLA is enabled in the Remote Desktop settings. Disk partitioning: you can attach an additional data disk alongside the OS C: drive. Installing PowerShell 7 is recommended for modern automation: winget install Microsoft.PowerShell.
RDP security: change the default port 3389 or put it behind a VPN/WireGuard. NLA (Network Level Authentication) should be mandatory; use only strong passwords and, if possible, apply an additional IP restriction from the SistemDC panel. Windows Firewall: open the RDP, HTTP/HTTPS and application ports with a whitelist; delete unnecessary inbound rules. Windows Update: keep automatic updates on; apply critical patches in a reboot window. Keep real-time protection on with Defender or a corporate EDR. Rename the local Administrator account; keep UAC at the highest level.
On a Windows VDS, sleep mode must be disabled. If the server goes to sleep, the RDP connection drops, IIS/SQL services stop and the 24/7 uptime SLA is breached. PowerShell: powercfg /change standby-timeout-ac 0 and powercfg /change hibernate-timeout-ac 0. Control Panel → Power Options → choose the High performance plan; set 'Put the computer to sleep' to Never (always on).
When ordering a VDS in the SistemDC panel, choose the Windows Server 2022 template. For .NET, MSSQL, RDP desktops and Active Directory test environments, use the Windows VDS category — for game servers such as FiveM/Minecraft, Ryzen Windows VDS plans offer higher single-core performance. Application setups: setup guides.
What is the minimum RAM for a Windows Server 2022 VDS?
4 GB for basic IIS/.NET; 8 GB+ is recommended with MSSQL.
Is the license included?
No; the Windows license is not included. Server templates come with a 180-day Microsoft evaluation license.
Is the license included in the VDS price?
No; the Windows license is not included in the VDS price. Server templates come with a 180-day Microsoft evaluation license; for continued use you need to provide your own license.
Server Core or Desktop Experience?
Desktop Experience for RDP management that needs a GUI; Core for headless.
OpenSSH on WS2022?
Windows OpenSSH Server can be added as an optional feature.
Turkey location · Stormwall DDoS · NVMe disk · 99.98% uptime SLA
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