[EKS] [request]: EKS Auto Mode Windows Nodes

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Tell us about your request
Currently, EKS Auto Mode does not support Windows nodes, but Karpenter does. This request proposes adding support for Windows nodes in EKS Auto Mode.

Which service(s) is this request for?
EKS Auto Mode

Tell us about the problem you're trying to solve. What are you trying to do, and why is it hard?
Would like to manage all nodes via the karpenter that's deployed with EKS auto mode

Are you currently working around this issue?
Yes standard karpenter and well as managed node groups both support windows.