Managing Windows dedicated servers
Remote Desktop and server access
You access your Windows dedicated server through Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP), the standard
Windows remote administration interface. From your local Windows, Mac, or Linux machine, you
connect directly to the server desktop and manage it exactly as you would a physical machine in
front of you. Full control panel access means you can install software, configure IIS, manage
services, and perform system administration without restriction.
Hyper-V and Virtualization
Windows Server includes Hyper-V, Microsoft's native hypervisor. With a dedicated server running
Hyper-V, you can create virtual machines on top of the physical host, partitioning its resources
across multiple isolated Windows or Linux environments. This is useful for hosting providers
using reseller hosting plans, development teams running multiple isolated test environments, or
businesses that want a private cloud architecture on dedicated hardware.
Server monitoring and managed support
Atlantic.Net provides server monitoring as part of its managed services offering. Round-the-clock
infrastructure monitoring tracks hardware health, network availability, and system events.
US-based technical support is available 24/7/365 by phone at 866-618-3282 and by email, in both
English and Spanish. When something needs attention, you reach engineers directly. There is no
outsourced call center and no ticket queue that routes overseas.
Windows Updates and Patch Management
On a self-managed dedicated server, Windows update scheduling is your responsibility. You control
when patches apply, how the server restarts, and which updates are approved for your
environment. If you prefer to delegate patch management, Atlantic.Net's managed server add-ons
cover this. Managed patching keeps your Windows server up to date with security fixes without
requiring you to manually schedule maintenance windows.