ClassicPress on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS

Azure Applications

the business focused fork of WordPress, ready to publish.

Base
Hardened build
minimal ports, security patches applied at build time
Access
Unique credentials
generated on first boot, readable only by root
Verified
Boots working
services pass a health gate before release
Support
24/7, 365 days
by email and live chat, 24 hour response SLA

Overview

ClassicPress is a community led, business focused fork of WordPress that keeps the familiar, stable content management experience while staying fully compatible with the WordPress plugin and theme ecosystem. This image runs ClassicPress on a complete web and database stack, assembled and ready rather than left for you to wire together.

It suits teams and site owners who want a lean, predictable CMS without giving up the plugins, themes and workflows they already rely on.

Why the cloudimg image

The cloudimg image installs ClassicPress on a hardened stack with database and administrator credentials generated uniquely for your instance on first boot and stored in a root only file, so nothing ships with a known password. The installer is completed for you rather than left exposed as a setup wizard. The deployment guide covers finishing setup, pointing your domain and enabling HTTPS, taking you from launch to a live site. 24/7 support is included.

Common uses

  • A business website or blog on a stable, predictable CMS
  • A WordPress compatible platform extended with familiar plugins and themes
  • A clean content management starting point you host in your own cloud account

See it running

Real screenshots taken while testing this image against its deployment guide.

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