Use Cases for Running WordPress on Ubuntu in Azure

• Business Websites: Build dynamic websites for businesses with high traffic using scalable cloud infrastructure and secure web hosting.
• eCommerce Stores: Create and manage online stores using WordPress and WooCommerce, with SSL certificates from Let's Encrypt ensuring secure transactions.
• Blogging Platforms: Set up personal or professional blogs with ease, leveraging WordPress’s powerful content management system and MariaDB’s robust database performance.
• Portfolios: Showcase portfolios for creative professionals, photographers, and designers with mobile-responsive WordPress themes.
• Educational Websites: Host educational content, online courses, and learning management systems with the combined power of WordPress and scalable cloud hosting on Azure.
• Managed Hosting Services: Use Webmin to manage your server configuration, database, and FTP users with ease, perfect for managed hosting environments.

Features of WordPress with Apache, MariaDB, and More on Azure

• Apache Web Server: Reliable and highly configurable web server to host your WordPress site, optimized for performance and security on Ubuntu.
• MariaDB Database: Fast and reliable database management system, perfect for handling large-scale WordPress installations and high traffic loads.
• Let's Encrypt SSL: Automatically secure your WordPress site with free SSL certificates, ensuring secure communication between your website and visitors.
• Pro FTPd: Easily manage file transfers and updates to your WordPress site with the Pro FTPd server, providing secure FTP access.
• Webmin Control Panel: Manage your server settings, databases, and FTP users from a simple web-based control panel, making server management easier.
• Scalability with Azure: Take advantage of Azure’s scalable cloud infrastructure to handle growing website traffic and resource needs.
• SEO-Friendly: WordPress offers a wide range of SEO plugins and tools to help you optimize your site for search engines and improve visibility.
• Customizable Themes and Plugins: Choose from thousands of themes and plugins to customize your WordPress site to meet your specific needs.
• Mobile-Responsive: WordPress ensures your site is fully responsive, providing a great user experience on all devices, from desktops to smartphones.
• Enhanced Security: With Let's Encrypt, Apache, and secure server management through Webmin, your WordPress site is protected from security threats.

WordPress is a flexible, self-hosted alternative to platforms like Wix, Squarespace and Shopify, offering full control over your website’s design, content, and hosting environment.