Open source software on Azure
From Node.js to Ubuntu, bring your favorite open source software tools and technologies to Azure and open up the possibilities.
We're open on GitHub
Documentation, SDKs, and code samples are open source.
Pull, push, and commit to contribute on GitHub.
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stars Azure Marketplace
The choice is yours on Azure Virtual Machines. Azure Marketplace supports your favorite Linux distributions including Ubuntu, Debian, and SUSE.
Need a mobile backend?
Azure has your mobile backend needs covered with Parse Server. Use the Azure Services Marketplace template and easily deploy a Parse Server with a suite of pre-integrated Azure services. Learn more about the new services now available to you with Azure Cosmos DB, Azure Notification Hubs, and Azure App Service.
App Service
Building web and mobile apps has never been easier with Azure App Service, which supports Node.js, PHP, Python, and Java.
Get started with Docker on Azure
Want to learn or brush up on a new technology? Give Docker a try—we have the tools to help you out.
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Discover how to make the most of open source software with informational videos on Docker, HDInsight, and more.
Corey Sanders, Director of Program Management on the Microsoft Azure Compute team announces the NEW release of Debian image in our Marketplace as well as walking us through…
Code samples
Why wait? Give Azure a try using ready-to-go code samples for Node.js, PHP, and Java.
Open source software case studies
Equafy and Azure enable a cross-browser testing platform to start and scale in seconds.
In Costa Rican earthquake aftermath, Teletica and Azure provide a fast, scalable, interoperable solution for web traffic surge.
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