This is a cloud-native Apache Answer runtime on the Websoft9 Applications Hosting Platform. It is always up-to-date, secure, and ready to use right out of the box with business support from Websoft9.

Apache Answer is Q&A platform software for teams at any scales, used for Online Community. Whether it is a community forum, help center, or knowledge management platform, you can always count on Answer.

Websoft9 is a lightweight, self-hosting PaaS that allows you to deploy multiple applications on your own cloud infrastructure. It employs a GitOps approach and includes an integrated app store that supports one-click deployment of over 200 template applications, as well as the ability to deploy custom applications. Users have complete autonomy, ensuring that applications can be easily configured and continuously deployed even after they are live. Additionally, the web-based interface allows users to effortlessly perform tasks such as domain binding, HTTPS setup, access control, and status monitoring.

Image Components

Apache Answer 1.2.1, Docker, Websoft9 v2.1.10

Trademark Statement

Apache, the names of Apache projects, and the feather logo are either registered trademarks or trademarks of the Apache Software Foundation in the United States and/or other countries.

Use Cases

Community forum, Q&A, Help Center, or Knowledge management platform

Useage Instructions

Once the instance is running, enter the public DNS:9000 provided by Azure into your browser. You will then see the Websoft9 Console.

And refer to the following steps to get started:

1. Connect your VM and set password by command 'sudo passwd' for your user
2. Use your VM username and password to log in Websoft9 Console
3. Go to the "App Store" in the Websoft9 Console and install Apache Answer with a one-click
4. Once installation is complete, go to "My Apps" to get the port, access url of Apache Answer

Why use VMLab Image?

VMLab is an authorized reseller of Websoft9, which has a wide range of open source integrated solutions, from infrastructure, Containers, Databases, DevOps, to AI, Website application, and the IoT.
These images are packaged by Websoft9 using industry best practices. They are docker-based, easy to deploy and upgrade. Built in control panel for installing and managing multiple applications on a single instance. Users can One-click deploy over 200 template applications from the console. The price of this product includes charges for Websoft9 support.

Ready-to-use related applications

This product enables users to deploy additional applications related to Apache Answer with a one-click, including WordPress, Nextcloud, Discourse, HumHub, and others you may need.

VM requirements

CPU no less than 2 core, Memory no less than 4G.