Portfolio Details
Secure Windows EC2 with RDP Access
A secure Windows Server deployment on AWS EC2 with hardened RDP access, demonstrating enterprise-grade Windows infrastructure in the cloud with proper security controls and remote management capabilities.
This project demonstrates the deployment and securing of a Windows Server instance on AWS EC2 with Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) access. The solution includes proper security group configuration, network isolation, and monitoring setup for enterprise Windows workloads.
The implementation showcases best practices for Windows infrastructure on AWS, including security hardening, access control, and operational monitoring for production-ready Windows environments.
Organizations migrating Windows workloads to the cloud face unique security and management challenges. Key requirements included:
- Secure remote desktop access from specific IP ranges
- Proper Windows Server licensing and optimization
- Network-level security with defense in depth
- Monitoring and alerting for security events
- Cost optimization for Windows licensing
- Backup and disaster recovery planning
Implemented a comprehensive Windows infrastructure solution using:
- EC2 Windows Server: Optimized instance with license-included AMI
- Security Groups: Restrictive RDP access with IP whitelisting
- VPC Configuration: Private subnet with NAT gateway for updates
- Elastic IP: Static IP assignment for consistent access
- CloudWatch: Monitoring for performance and security events
- AWS Backup: Automated backup strategy for data protection
This architecture provides secure, manageable Windows infrastructure with enterprise-grade security and operational capabilities.
Key Features
- Secure RDP Access
- Network Isolation
- Windows Optimization
- Automated Backups
- Security Monitoring
- Cost Optimization