Windows Server 2019 vs Amazon Linux 2

Struggling to choose between Windows Server 2019 and Amazon Linux 2? Both products offer unique advantages, making it a tough decision.

Windows Server 2019 is a Network & Admin solution with tags like server, operating-system, microsoft, windows, enterprise, datacenter, hybrid-cloud.

It boasts features such as Windows Admin Center - Browser-based management console, Hyper-V virtualization, Software-defined networking, Storage Spaces Direct, Shielded virtual machines, Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection, Just Enough Administration, Expanded container support with Kubernetes and Docker and pros including Enhanced security features, Improved hybrid capabilities, Increased scalability, Built-in virtualization, Efficient server management, Support for Kubernetes and containers.

On the other hand, Amazon Linux 2 is a Os & Utilities product tagged with linux, aws, amazon, server, cloud.

Its standout features include Based on Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Optimized for AWS infrastructure, Includes packages for AWS services, Long Term Support (LTS) with 5 years of support, Security and compliance controls, Automatic security updates, and it shines with pros like Optimized for performance on AWS, Easy integration with AWS services, Long term support for stability, Secure and compliant for regulated workloads, Low maintenance overhead.

Feature	Windows Server 2019	Amazon Linux 2
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Primary Category	Network & Admin	Os & Utilities

Product Overview

Windows Server 2019

Description: Windows Server 2019 is Microsoft's server operating system that provides enterprise-grade datacenter and hybrid cloud capabilities. It includes enhanced security and hybrid capabilities for integrating on-premises infrastructure with cloud services.

Amazon Linux 2

Description: Amazon Linux 2 is a Linux operating system developed and maintained by Amazon Web Services. It provides a stable, secure, and high-performance execution environment for applications running on Amazon EC2.

Key Features Comparison

Windows Server 2019 Features

• Windows Admin Center - Browser-based management console
• Hyper-V virtualization
• Software-defined networking
• Storage Spaces Direct
• Shielded virtual machines
• Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection
• Just Enough Administration
• Expanded container support with Kubernetes and Docker

Amazon Linux 2 Features

• Based on Red Hat Enterprise Linux
• Optimized for AWS infrastructure
• Includes packages for AWS services
• Long Term Support (LTS) with 5 years of support
• Security and compliance controls
• Automatic security updates

Pros & Cons Analysis

Windows Server 2019

Pros

• Enhanced security features
• Improved hybrid capabilities
• Increased scalability
• Built-in virtualization
• Efficient server management
• Support for Kubernetes and containers

Cons

• Expensive licensing costs
• Complex to configure fully
• Requires robust hardware
• Not open source
• Limited to Windows environments

Amazon Linux 2

Pros

• Optimized for performance on AWS
• Easy integration with AWS services
• Long term support for stability
• Secure and compliant for regulated workloads
• Low maintenance overhead

Cons

• Limited to running on AWS infrastructure
• Less flexible than general purpose Linux distros
• Relies on Amazon for updates and support

Pricing Comparison

Windows Server 2019

• Subscription-Based

Amazon Linux 2

• Free
• Open Source