Windows Server 2022

Ntegral Windows Server 2022 is a pre-configured Azure VM image designed for secure, high-performance deployment of modern Windows workloads in the cloud.

Instead of manually installing and configuring Windows Server, you can launch a production-ready virtual machine directly from Azure Marketplace. This significantly reduces deployment time while ensuring a consistent, hardened baseline aligned with enterprise requirements.

Windows Server 2022 introduces enhanced security, improved hybrid cloud capabilities, and better performance for modern applications. This image is ideal for organizations modernizing infrastructure, migrating workloads to Azure, or standardizing environments across teams.

Deploy Windows Server 2022 on Azure in Minutes

Launch a fully configured Windows Server 2022 Azure VM without manual setup, patching, or configuration.

Key Benefits

Secure by Design:
Leverage advanced security features available in Windows Server 2022, including modern encryption and hardened configurations.

Fast Deployment:
Spin up production-ready environments in minutes instead of hours.

Azure-Optimized Performance:
Built specifically for Azure VM environments to ensure compatibility and efficiency.

Consistent Infrastructure:
Standardize deployments across development, testing, and production.

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Your environment is ready in minutes.

Faster Time to Deployment

Pre-configured environments eliminate manual setup and allow teams to deploy instantly.

Production-Ready by Default

Each image is built to support real-world workloads with a stable, consistent configuration.

Enhanced Security Baseline

Images are prepared with modern security practices aligned with Windows Server 2022 capabilities.

Consistency Across Environments

Ensure development, testing, and production environments behave the same.

Optimized for Azure

Designed specifically for Azure infrastructure for seamless deployment and performance.

What is included in the Ntegral Windows Server 2022 image?

The image is a pre-configured Azure VM running Windows Server 2022 Datacenter edition. It includes the Azure Guest Agent, a hardened security baseline aligned with Windows Server 2022 defaults, and Windows updates applied at build time. No extra software is bundled — you get a clean, consistent foundation ready for your workloads without any manual OS setup.

How does Windows Server 2022 differ from Windows Server 2019?

Windows Server 2022 introduces several notable improvements over 2019:
Security Secured-core server features, TLS 1.3 enabled by default, and DNS-over-HTTPS support
Hybrid cloud Tighter Azure Arc integration for managing on-premises and cloud resources together
Containers Smaller Windows container image sizes and improved container compatibility
Performance Better support for large-scale workloads and high-memory configurations
If you're starting a new deployment, 2022 is the recommended choice. If you have legacy apps certified only for 2019, that image remains available.

How long does deployment take?

Most deployments complete in under 5 minutes through Azure Marketplace. Once you select your VM size and region, Azure provisions the VM directly from the Ntegral image — no OS installation, no post-install patching. Your environment is ready to connect to and configure almost immediately.

Do I need a separate Windows Server license?

The image is available as a pay-as-you-go offering via Azure Marketplace, with the Windows Server license cost included in the VM pricing. If your organization holds existing Windows Server licenses under a Microsoft Volume Licensing agreement, you may qualify for Azure Hybrid Benefit, which can significantly reduce the per-hour cost. Check your Azure subscription settings or speak with your Microsoft licensing contact to confirm eligibility.

What Azure VM sizes are compatible?

The image works with most general-purpose and compute-optimized Azure VM series, including B-series (burstable), D-series (v3/v4/v5), and E-series for memory-intensive workloads. For Active Directory or light workloads, a B2s or D2s_v3 is typically sufficient. For application servers or RDS deployments, D4s_v3 or larger is recommended. VM size is selected at deploy time in the Azure portal.

What are the most common use cases for this image?

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How do I connect to the VM after deployment?

Connect via RDP (Remote Desktop Protocol) using your VM's public IP address. In the Azure portal, go to your VM → Connect → RDP, download the .rdp file, and open it with Remote Desktop Connection. For environments where exposing a public IP isn't acceptable, Azure Bastion provides browser-based RDP access without requiring a public endpoint — the recommended approach for production deployments.

What security features does Windows Server 2022 add over the previous versions?

Windows Server 2022 ships with a meaningful set of security improvements. Secured-core server capabilities help protect against firmware and boot-level attacks when running on compatible hardware. TLS 1.3 is enabled by default for encrypted connections, and DNS-over-HTTPS is supported natively. The Ntegral image preserves these defaults rather than weakening them, giving you a hardened starting point for compliance-sensitive or security-conscious environments.

How is patch management handled after deployment?

The base image includes patches applied at build time, but ongoing patching of your running VM is your responsibility. Microsoft recommends using Azure Update Manager for automated patch scheduling and compliance reporting. Windows Server 2022 is supported by Microsoft through October 2031, giving you a long runway for planning update cycles.

What support is available if I run into issues?

For questions about the VM image or deployment, contact Ntegral directly. Azure infrastructure issues — networking, billing, VM availability — are handled through your Azure support plan. If you need assistance with architecture, migration strategy, or custom deployments at scale, Ntegral's services team is available for consulting engagements.