Windows Server for Developers Windows Development Server

Windows Server for Developers

Your private environment for development and deployment

Ready for Microsoft-stack development with Visual Studio Code, Git, terminal access and your preferred IDE workflow. Windows Server 2019/2022 with support for .NET, ASP.NET, ASP.NET Core, IIS, Microsoft SQL Server and SQL Server Management Studio for development, staging and internal web applications.

With Full Premium Support included in the server fee.

Visual Studio compatibleReady environment for Visual Studio Code, build tools and daily development workflows.
Git and TerminalFull Git support and terminal access for deployment scripts, CLI tools and version control.
SQL Server and SSMSSupport for Microsoft SQL Server setup, backups and SQL Server Management Studio access.
IIS for .NET appsWindows IIS environment for ASP.NET, ASP.NET Core, internal portals and staging websites.
Microsoft Office optionalAvailable on request for document handling and office work.
Developer support includedHelp with Windows roles, IIS, SQL Server, deployment tasks and environment preparation.

Windows Server for your development environment is fully ready to work

When you rent a development server, you receive a private Windows environment with direct RDP access and dedicated resources. It fits .NET and ASP.NET development, IIS-based staging, SQL Server work, internal tools, CI jobs and multi-user remote development workflows.

Windows Server desktop on development server
Intel and AMD platforms for development servers

WINDOWS SERVER ALREADY INSTALLED

Development servers

Choose a CPU tier that matches your development workload.

All servers come with fast NVMe or SSD storage, plenty of RAM and direct Remote Desktop access. You can run Visual Studio, VS Code, ASP.NET and ASP.NET Core projects, IIS websites, SQL Server databases, background services, test runners and build tools on each configuration.

INTEL-i5-64
Entry dedicated box for .NET development, IIS staging, MSSQL testing and several IDE instances.
EUR 88 / month
+ EUR 99 one-time setup and assembly
  • CPU Intel Core i5-13500, up to 4.8 GHz, 14 cores / 20 threads.
  • 64 GB DDR4 RAM.
  • 2x 512 GB NVMe Gen4 SSD.
  • Full system admin support.
For development teamsDedicated resources for ASP.NET projects, SQL workloads and stable remote sessions.
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Most powerful and popular
RYZEN-7950X3D
Top choice for multiple parallel environments, large SQL databases, CI builds and heavy application testing.
EUR 162 / month
+ EUR 269 one-time setup and assembly
  • CPU AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D up to 4.8 GHz, 16 cores / 32 threads.
  • 128 GB DDR5 ECC RAM.
  • 2x 1.92 TB NVMe SSD Datacenter.
  • Full system admin support.
Designed for multi-user teamsGreat fit for large .NET solutions, test environments and busy staging servers.
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INTEL-i9-129
High-performance i9 for ASP.NET applications, heavy MSSQL databases, IIS hosting and demanding backend workloads.
EUR 135 / month
+ EUR 25 one-time setup and assembly
  • CPU Intel Core i9-12900 up to 4.8 GHz, 16 cores / 24 threads.
  • 128 GB DDR4 RAM.
  • 2x 1.92 TB NVMe SSD Datacenter.
  • Full system admin support.
Multi-user capableDedicated CPU and RAM for web apps, APIs, databases and concurrent developer sessions.
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More budget dedicated options

Short list for developers who want a lower entry budget for IIS, .NET and SQL Server workloads and then scale later.

START-64
Budget dedicated server for a first Windows development environment with IIS and database tasks.
from EUR 70 / month
  • Intel Core i7-6700.
  • 32 GB DDR4 RAM.
  • 2x 2 TB HDD or 2x 512 GB SSD.
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OPTIMAL-64
Balanced option for development work, staging websites and stable 24/7 application hosting.
from EUR 80 / month
  • Intel Core i7-8700.
  • 64 GB DDR4 RAM.
  • 2x 512 GB SSD.
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OPTIMAL-128
Popular mid-range server with enough RAM for larger SQL Server databases and complex development workloads.
from EUR 100 / month
  • Intel Core i9-9900K.
  • 128 GB DDR4 RAM.
  • 2x 1 TB NVMe SSD.
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All dedicated servers are delivered with Windows Server 2022 Evaluation for initial testing. Windows licensing can be rented monthly or you can use your own perpetual keys.
High-performance development server

Need even more power for your development?

Scale from one dedicated machine to VPS clusters

If one server is not enough for your development infrastructure, ask us about scaling to separate IIS nodes, dedicated SQL Server machines, additional build servers or multiple remote environments for your team.

Contact support about scaling
Who is it for?

Developers who need more than a local workstation

When your development environment becomes complex, a private Windows Server with Microsoft-stack support makes a real difference. ASP.NET applications, IIS websites, SQL Server databases, staging environments, concurrent testing and team collaboration all benefit from dedicated infrastructure with professional support.

Noisy-neighbour issue

Shared VPS becomes unpredictable

Dedicated CPU and RAM remove random VPS slowdowns when IIS worker processes, SQL queries or build jobs need predictable resources.

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Complex workloads

Multiple applications and concurrent users

Dedicated server keeps performance stable when multiple applications, SQL databases and developer sessions run at the same time.

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Performance and reliability

Speed and stability matter

Dedicated server infrastructure gives more predictable performance for web apps, APIs, admin panels and remote development than shared hosting tiers.

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Scenario Recommended setup Why When to upgrade
Small development team, light workloads Windows VPS Lower monthly cost and enough for basic .NET development, light IIS staging and test databases. Upgrade when CPU stays high, IIS apps recycle under load or SQL performance becomes unstable.
Large development team, heavy applications Dedicated development server Dedicated CPU, RAM and NVMe remove noisy-neighbour limits and keep ASP.NET, IIS and MSSQL performance predictable. Move here when shared VPS bottlenecks impact application quality, deployment speed or database responsiveness.
Complex testing and build infrastructure Multiple dedicated servers Separate build agents, staging nodes and SQL roles improve resource utilization and release stability. Use this when testing queues, deployment jobs or database load grow beyond one dedicated machine.
Dedicated performance

i9 and Ryzen 9 platforms for demanding development workloads

Dedicated infrastructure gives you predictable performance when your setup includes IIS websites, .NET services, heavy SQL Server workloads, large databases and ongoing testing and build operations.

Dedicated CPU for heavy computational workloads
Intensive computation
Dedicated CPU for complex algorithms

When .NET services, scheduled jobs or API backends process complex logic, dedicated CPU cores protect execution from random neighbor load.

Dedicated server for many concurrent applications
Multi-application
Many applications on one machine

Dedicated RAM and NVMe storage are better suited for large development environments with multiple IDEs, IIS sites, databases and monitoring tools.

Low-latency dedicated connectivity
Low-latency networks
Consistent connectivity to services

European datacenter routing is stable and suitable for internal portals, staging systems and business applications where latency consistency matters.

Dedicated server for research and analysis
Research workloads
Headroom for analysis and research software

Dedicated servers are a safer fit when one machine must handle SQL Server, IIS applications and research software without shared-node CPU variance.

Windows Server 2022 preinstalled on dedicated server
Windows preinstalled
Windows Server 2022 ready to go

You get a fully prepared Windows Server 2022 environment via RDP, ready for IIS roles, deployment tasks, SQL tooling and Microsoft-stack administration.

If you share your workload details, user count and application stack, we will suggest the right dedicated CPU tier for .NET, IIS and SQL Server before ordering.
Development capabilities

What a single i9 / Ryzen 9 7950X3D can do for your development environment.

A dedicated server with a modern Intel i9 or Ryzen 9 7950X3D is already a serious development and testing machine. For most development teams it is enough to handle parallel builds, large-scale testing and database workloads within reasonable timeframes.

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Multiple parallel builds and tests. Fast parallel execution of comprehensive test suites on large datasets typically completes within overnight windows.
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Large-scale SQL operations. You can run data migrations, complex queries and database analysis across multiple large tables while keeping turnaround in hours, not days.
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Concurrent development workflows. Git operations, IDE indexing, compilation and analysis tools run in parallel without performance degradation on one strong machine.
When is it time to scale to multiple servers?
If you constantly have several large build and test operations in queue and want results in a couple of hours instead of overnight, move to a separate build infrastructure with multiple agents. Learn more about scaling your infrastructure ->
Development workloads on a dedicated server
Development environment on dedicated server
A single high-end CPU with all cores available lets your development environment utilize every logical thread. You keep your usual workflow with much faster builds and test execution.
Final recommendation

Choose the setup by workload, not by the lowest monthly price

A normal Windows VPS is still the right tool for small development teams and light workloads. A dedicated server becomes the better fit when you need to scale applications, support larger teams or run complex testing infrastructure. If your development infrastructure becomes the real bottleneck, consider multiple dedicated servers or managed scaling options.

Choose VPS if your workload is still small

For small teams, simple applications and basic development work, a VPS is usually enough and cheaper to maintain.

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Choose dedicated if uptime and performance matter

Dedicated hardware is the stronger option for larger teams, complex applications and workloads requiring stable CPU performance.

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Scale to multiple servers if infrastructure becomes the bottleneck

When one machine is no longer enough for your development infrastructure, split build, test and database workloads across multiple machines.

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FAQ

Dedicated Servers for Developers - Frequently Asked Questions

Practical answers for teams that need Windows infrastructure for .NET, ASP.NET, IIS and SQL Server, and want to understand where a dedicated server fits better than shared Windows hosting.

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Can I run ASP.NET and ASP.NET Core applications on this server?
Yes. This server is suitable for ASP.NET and ASP.NET Core applications on Windows Server with IIS. Teams commonly use it for internal systems, staging websites, admin panels, REST APIs, background services and other Microsoft-stack workloads.
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Can you prepare IIS and Windows roles before I start work?
Yes. We can deliver the server with Windows Server already installed and help you enable IIS, basic Windows roles and the initial hosting environment. If you already know your stack, tell us what you need before deployment.
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Can I use Microsoft SQL Server and SQL Server Management Studio on the server?
Yes. We can prepare the server for Microsoft SQL Server workloads, and you can work with databases through SQL Server Management Studio. This is useful for application development, staging databases, internal tools, reporting and test environments.
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Is this page about shared Windows hosting or a dedicated Windows server?
This page is about dedicated Windows servers for developers, not low-resource shared hosting. You get dedicated CPU, RAM and storage, which gives more predictable performance for IIS, .NET applications and SQL Server workloads.
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Can I host staging and production-like environments on the same machine?
Yes, many teams do that. A dedicated server can host staging websites, test APIs, admin tools and internal production-like workloads on the same machine. If testing or SQL load becomes heavy, we usually recommend splitting roles across multiple servers.
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Do I get administrator access to install Visual Studio tools, Git and deployment utilities?
Yes. You get full administrator access, so you can install development tools, Git, build utilities, runtimes, monitoring software and deployment components that your workflow requires.
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How does Windows licensing work on your dedicated servers?
All dedicated servers are delivered with Windows Server 2022 Evaluation for initial testing. You can either rent a Windows license from us monthly or use your own valid perpetual or volume license if your licensing model allows it.
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What is the minimum rental period for a dedicated development server?
The minimum term is one month. This lets you launch a server, validate your IIS, ASP.NET or SQL workload, and then decide whether to keep the same configuration or move to a stronger one.
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Can I upgrade the server later if my .NET or SQL workload grows?
Yes. If your application stack grows, we can move you to a stronger CPU tier or help you split database, staging and build roles across additional machines. If your load decreases later, you can move to a smaller plan at the next billing period.
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Can I pay for the server with cryptocurrency?
Yes. We support payment in major cryptocurrencies through our payment partners, including popular options such as BTC and USDT. If you want to pay with crypto, mention it when ordering and we will send the correct payment instructions.
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