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AWS Free Tier
This product includes charges associated for advanced security hardening. This AWS-based EC2 instance is pre-configured with the latest Windows Server 2025 Core image - optimized for headless operation, security, and compliance in automation-first environments.
Overview
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Hardened EC2 Images for Secure Cloud Deployments
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Pre-Hardened EC2 Image for AWS, Azure, and GCP
This is a repackaged software product with additional charges for hardening. The EC2 instance is built on the latest Windows Server 2025 Core image, featuring a minimal footprint and hardened configuration to reduce attack surface and improve system integrity. This image is ideal for customers who require secure, GUI-free infrastructure for remote management, automation, and compliance. It includes strict access controls, current security updates, and hardened registry and service configurations. Windows Server Core is designed for remote administration and scripting- not desktop interaction. This foundational hardened image helps organizations establish a secure baseline for cloud workloads, while remaining flexible for custom security policies and operational needs. Key features: . Maps to regulatory frameworks: NIST CSF, ISO 27000, PCI DSS, HIPAA . Reduced attack surface with no GUI or RDP by default . Hardened registry, services, and PowerShell environment . EC2Launch v2 pre-installed and validated. . Compatible with AWS Systems Manager (SSM), EC2 Image Builder, and License Manager
Why Use Madarson IT Windows Server Core Images? Madarson IT certified Core images are: . Always up to date and security-hardened . Built for automation, compliance, and remote management. . Ideal for headless workloads, container hosts, and infrastructure roles
Highlights
- . This hardened image map to many established standards and regulatory frameworks, including the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF), the ISO 27000 series of standards, PCI DSS, HIPAA, and others. . Core configuration reduces attack surface and improves uptime.
- Hardening helps protect against unauthorized access, denial of service, and other cyber threats by limiting potential weaknesses that make systems vulnerable to cyberattacks.
- Hardening is a process that helps reduce attack surfaces and protect against Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability attacks.
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64-bit (x86) Amazon Machine Image (AMI)
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Win 2025
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Pricing
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Dimension | Cost/hour |
|---|---|
m5a.xlarge Recommended | $0.10 |
t3.micro AWS Free Tier | $0.05 |
r3.xlarge | $0.10 |
p3.8xlarge | $0.80 |
i3.2xlarge | $0.20 |
g2.2xlarge | $0.20 |
t3.xlarge | $0.10 |
m3.large | $0.05 |
r5a.xlarge | $0.10 |
t2.xlarge | $0.10 |
Vendor refund policy
There is no refund policy for this image.
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Delivery details
64-bit (x86) Amazon Machine Image (AMI)
Amazon Machine Image (AMI)
An AMI is a virtual image that provides the information required to launch an instance. Amazon EC2 (Elastic Compute Cloud) instances are virtual servers on which you can run your applications and workloads, offering varying combinations of CPU, memory, storage, and networking resources. You can launch as many instances from as many different AMIs as you need.
Version release notes
Hardened Windows Server 2025 Base image with Level 1: Foundational.
Additional details
Usage instructions
This image is built on Windows Server Core and does not include a desktop experience. Customers can access and manage the instance using: AWS Systems Manager (SSM) . No need for public IP or open ports . Secure shell access via AWS Console or CLI . Requires IAM role with AmazonSSMManagedInstanceCore PowerShell Remoting (WinRM) . Enable TCP port 5985 in your security group . Connect using Enter-PSSession from a remote PowerShell session Windows Admin Center (Optional) . Install WAC on a local machine or gateway VM . Connect via WinRM for GUI-based remote management
Support
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To speak with us about private offers, audit or your compliance needs, please contact us at info@madarsonit.com .
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