Ubuntu 22.04 LTS with Nginx

This Azure Cloud Image version with Ubuntu 22.04 and Nginx is an ideal choice for businesses of all sizes. Nginx is a powerful open-source software that can be used for various purposes such as web serving, reverse proxying, caching, load balancing, media streaming, and more. It was initially designed as a web server for maximum performance and stability, making it a reliable choice for businesses.

This image is particularly suitable for customers who are looking to deploy a pre-installed Nginx server for low or heavy-traffic websites and web applications, and who want to get up and running as quickly and easily as possible. 


In addition to its HTTP server capabilities, Nginx can also function as a:

  • proxy server for email (IMAP, POP3, and SMTP)
  • reverse proxy
  • load balancer for HTTP, TCP, and UDP servers.

Nginx is pre-configured on this image. You can apply further configurations for your needs.

Ports

The following ports are may be required to be opened if you are using an NSG or firewall appliance:

  • SSH: 22
  • HTTP: 80
  • HTTPS: 443