Nhost on Ubuntu 24.04

Azure Application Infrastructure

Nhost, the open source backend as a service, a self hosted Firebase alternative ready 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

Overview

Nhost is a backend as a service that bundles a PostgreSQL database, an instant GraphQL API from the Hasura engine, authentication, S3 compatible storage, serverless functions and a management dashboard. Developers use it as a complete self hosted backend for web, mobile and server applications.

Why the cloudimg image

cloudimg provides Nhost hardened and fully patched on Ubuntu 24.04, preinstalled as a pinned Docker Compose stack on a dedicated data disk. Every secret, including the JWT signing key, is minted per VM on first boot, and the image carries 24/7 support.

Common uses

  • Application backends
  • GraphQL APIs over PostgreSQL
  • Authentication and file storage

See it running

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

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