Apache Answer

Azure Applications 1 variation

Apache Answer, a question and answer knowledge platform, ready to host your community on first boot.

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

Variations

This product is available in the build below. Open it for the operating system, cloud and version detail, or read its deployment guide.

ProductCloudOperating systemVersion
Apache Answer on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS Azure Ubuntu 24.04 Standard View · Guide

Overview

Apache Answer is an open source question and answer platform for building community driven knowledge bases and support forums. Teams use it to capture expertise, reduce repeat questions and give members a searchable archive of answers.

Why the cloudimg image

cloudimg provides Answer hardened and fully patched, preconfigured so the platform is reachable as soon as the instance boots. Setup completes through the web installer where you create your own administrator account, and the image is supported 24/7.

Common uses

  • Community knowledge bases
  • Internal support forums
  • Developer help sites