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Windows Dedicated Server Hosting

The most reliable, high-speed home for your Windows server. Get the perfect combination of unbeatable performance, affordable fees, rapid provisioning, global reach, and top-tier security.
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Why Choose Windows Bare Metal servers?

From enhancing data capabilities to supporting essential applications, here are just a few ways these servers provide targeted solutions for your business.
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Leverage Windows Expertise

Utilize your team's existing Windows knowledge to maximize operational efficiency. This approach simplifies server management and enhances security, keeping your infrastructure reliable.
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Remote Desktop Services

Enhance Remote Desktop security with integrated Active Directory services. This combination simplifies identity management and access, supporting the remote work environment.
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Compatibility

Seamlessly execute .NET and ASP.NET applications. This compatibility ensures your development and deployment processes are streamlined, maintaining high performance and reliability.
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Extend Resources

Effectively scale your SharePoint and Exchange Server resources. This ensures you can expand your data and collaboration capabilities without a hitch, providing a solid foundation for growth.
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Legacy Application Support

Run legacy applications that demand a Windows environment. Keep your critical software operational and avoid the complexities of migrating to new platforms, ensuring business continuity.
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System Consistency

Achieve unmatched consistency in your database operations, ensuring seamless integration. This allows your data-driven applications to run optimally, leveraging the full features of SQL Server.

What are the main advantages of Windows Bare Metal servers vs. Linux equivalents?

Windows servers offer benefits that make them a preferred choice for many users.

Licensing


Windows provides volume licensing and enterprise features that can be more cost-effective than Linux for larger setups.

Development


Windows is proprietary, offering a unified environment. Linux is open-source and customizable, but requires more expertise.

Configuration


Windows primarily uses a GUI, making it user-friendly. Linux is more efficient via CLI, but with a learning curve.

Installation


Windows employs user-friendly installer-based software setup. Linux uses more complex package managers.

Performance


Windows integrates well with its ecosystem of tools and apps. Linux sacrifices integration for greater efficiency.

File Systems


Windows enhances compatibility and streamlined data management within its ecosystem, boosting reliability.

Apps and Deployment Options for Your Windows Dedicated Server

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Plesk
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Proxmox
Docker

Docker
Windows Admin Center

Windows Admin Center
IIS Manager

IIS Manager

Available Windows Distributions

We offer the following preinstalled Windows Server Standard versions across all our servers.

Windows Server 2025

  • All Win Server 2019 & Win Server 2022 Features
  • Hotpatching – No reboot updates
  • Credential Guard – Secure logins
  • Accelerated Networking – Faster VMs
  • NVMe Optimization – Speed boost
  • Hybrid Cloud – Azure-ready
  • Admin Center – Better management
  • Cloud-Init – Fast deployment

Windows Server 2022


  • All Windows Server 2016 Features
  • All Windows Server 2019 Features
  • Secured-Core-Technology
  • DNS-over-HTTPS (DoH)
  • Microsoft Edge browser
  • Upgraded Hyper V Manager
  • Enhanced Storage Replication

Windows Server 2019


  • All Windows Server 2012R2 Features
  • All Windows Server 2016 Features
  • Advanced Threat Protection
  • Windows Admin Center
  • Kubernetes support
  • Device Guard
  • Kernel soft reboot

Windows Server 2016


  • All Windows Server 2012R2 Features
  • Windows Defender
  • Windows Powershell 5.0
  • Network Controller
  • IP Address Management (IPAM)

These are just a few sample configurations. You can browse Contabo's product portfolio of  Virtual Private Servers (VPS) ,  Virtual Dedicated Servers (VDS) ,  Dedicated Servers  or check our  pricing page  for a full overview.

Why host your Windows Dedicated Server with Contabo?

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Pricing & Flexibility

Choose flexibility and competitive pricing with our server solutions. No long-term contracts, just straightforward plans that adapt to your budget and business needs.
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Network & Connectivity

Rely on worldwide availability with our global network coverage. Choose to host your server with minimal latency across any of our 12 Data Centers.
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Security & Compliance

Our infrastructure is fully GDPR compliant, with tight security including strict role-based access controls and  always-on DDoS mitigation .
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Backup & Recovery

It's simple to implement your own  backup solutions  across all our servers. You can also use our FTP backup or  Object Storage  options for added peace of mind.
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Performance & Scalability

Enjoy seamless performance and easy scalability, tailored for businesses of all sizes. Easily upgrade resources as and when you need.
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Uptime Commitment

Solid uptime rates mean your business never misses a beat. High redundancy and reliable infrastructure support your operations around the clock.

9 Regions, 11 Locations, Global Availability

From the USA to the UK, from Europe to Asia and Australia, choose your ideal hosting location for low latency worldwide
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First-class Customer Support


A premium support experience for every customer is one of our cornerstones. Our team of highly-trained human support agents is here to help you 24/7, 365 days a year. We believe in offering many ways to find a solution, so you can get help instantly via live chat, explore our extensive self-support resources, or learn from our practical tutorial videos.


You don't have to take our word for it - our customers agree, with thousands of reviews earning us a 4.5 score on Trustpilot.


Learn more about the  Contabo Support Experience .

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See Why Customers Love Contabo

"If there is a host I recommend, then Contabo is it. At first I was thinking if I should go for Contabo or not due to the amount of people saying it was a scam or that stuff like bandwidth and etc were not really unlimited or at X speed, but I risked and I can say that all the specs they advertise are true." Peter, Wisconsin , 
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"I have absolutely zero hesitation in giving Contabo 5 stars for their product and service. Customer for nearly 4 years now on the dedicated server side, having worked through a small range of their offerings. I wish to high heaven my budget could extend to the platinum dual-core EPYC servers as the benchmarks are through the roof!!" John, Ohio , 
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"I have been using Contabo resources for several years. I have used several VPS for both the web and the remote desktop and now I have purchased a dedicated server. Great service, few downs and unbeatable prices." Sarah, Nebraska , 
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"Honestly the best cheapest provider for a VPS/Dedicated Server, phoned up the support number and was surprised by the fast response, dialled me straight to an agent instead of wasting my time in a queue." Henry, Rhode Island , 
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"With the Contabo Linux Cluster we have achieved a 99.99% availability in our SaaS last year, and thanks to the excellent service of Contabo, we can expand the capacity of the cluster in just a few hours, according to the growth of our business. " Jorge , Florida , 
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Frequently Asked Questions About Windows Dedicated Servers

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Are these servers unmanaged, semi-managed, or managed?

All our servers are self-managed by default. However, should you anticipate needing some occasional or regular help with your Windows Dedicated Server, you can add a limited server management option during the configuration process for an additional fee.

How do I pick the right server from the options above?

All our server options are highly customizable, so consider your performance needs, storage requirements, and budget. To make things easier, we have put together a few preconfigured Windows server bundles for common use cases (see above).

Can I use unified management tools like Microsoft System Center with these servers?

Yes, our self-managed servers support the use of unified management tools, including Microsoft System Center, allowing you to efficiently manage your hosting environment.