Nextcloud on Azure - Secure Self-Hosted Collaboration by Websoft9

Why Choose Self-Hosted Nextcloud on Azure?

Struggling with complex multi-step deployments requiring Linux and Docker expertise, daily maintenance burden consuming 5-10 hours weekly, or unpredictable hosting costs with hidden infrastructure fees? Websoft9 eliminates these pain points with production-ready infrastructure and automated Day-2 operations—deploy in under 10 minutes (environment-dependent) and save up to 10 hours per week on routine maintenance tasks.

Hosting Value You Can Measure

Performance: Deploy production-ready Nextcloud in under 10 minutes with optimized caching delivering up to 3X faster file access vs default configurations. Pre-configured Redis caching, PHP OpCache, and CDN-ready architecture ensure low-latency collaboration for distributed teams across Azure's global data centers.

Reliability: 99.9% uptime SLA with automated daily backups (30-day retention), disaster recovery capabilities, DDoS protection, and proactive threat monitoring. Enterprise-grade reliability credentials ensure business continuity for your collaboration workflows.

Ease of Use: One-click deployment eliminates DevOps overhead. No Docker expertise required. Launch fully configured Nextcloud with security hardening, SSL, and monitoring pre-installed.

Day-2 Operations: Automated security patches for Nextcloud and PHP, SSL certificate renewal, database backups, health monitoring—all managed from unified Websoft9 control panel. Eliminate 5-10 hours/week of manual infrastructure tasks (typical for SMB deployments).

Support: 24/7/365 Azure-specialized support team available for troubleshooting, configuration assistance, and performance optimization. No tier-1 runarounds—real Nextcloud hosting experts on-call.

Cost Transparency: Transparent Azure billing with no hidden infrastructure fees. Save 40-60% in total cost of ownership vs SaaS alternatives for deployments with 50+ users.

Scalability: Grow storage and compute resources as your team expands. Scale from individual use to enterprise deployments supporting hundreds of concurrent users on the same infrastructure.

Websoft9: Your Hosting Enabler

• One-Click Deployment: Launch production-ready Nextcloud in under 10 minutes. Pre-configured with security best practices, SSL, backups—no DevOps skills required.
• Automated Day-2 Operations: Eliminate routine maintenance: automated security patches, SSL certificate renewal, database backups, health monitoring—all from unified dashboard.
• Infrastructure Control: Full access to underlying Azure resources. Modify configurations, integrate proprietary systems, customize without vendor restrictions.
• Multi-App Flexibility (Value-Add): Optional: When specific needs arise, deploy complementary tools like ONLYOFFICE for document editing or Collabora for real-time collaboration—without re-platforming your infrastructure.
• Quantified Time Savings: Save up to 10 hours/week on routine infrastructure tasks compared to DIY self-hosting (typical for organizations managing 25+ users).

Technical Foundation

Built on: Nextcloud Hub (latest stable release), Ubuntu 24.04 LTS, MySQL 8.0/PostgreSQL 15, Nginx, Docker containerization with Websoft9 unified control panel for lifecycle management.

Available Plans

• Nextcloud for Startups: For 10-50 users. Core collaboration features + Community support + 99.5% SLA. Ideal for small teams and early-stage companies.
• Nextcloud for Growing Teams ⭐ (Recommended): For 50-200 users. Full app ecosystem + Email & Account Manager support + 99.9% SLA. Best for scaling businesses with active collaboration needs.
• Nextcloud for Enterprises: For 200+ users. Enterprise features + 24/7 Priority support + 99.95% SLA. Powers mission-critical collaboration for large organizations.
• Multi-Collaboration Self-Hosted Suite: Run Nextcloud, ownCloud, Seafile, ONLYOFFICE, Collabora, Pydio Cells, and Kodbox simultaneously—unified self-hosted infrastructure for diverse collaboration requirements.

Enterprise Trust & Compliance

Security certifications: SOC 2 Type II, GDPR compliant, ISO 27001. HIPAA-compliant infrastructure available (requires Business Associate Agreement and additional configuration). Integration capabilities: REST API, WebDAV, CalDAV/CardDAV, SSO (SAML/OIDC), CLI, Terraform provider for infrastructure-as-code deployments.

Trademark Notice: Nextcloud is a trademark of Nextcloud GmbH. Websoft9 is an independent service provider offering deployment and management tools for this open-source platform. This offer is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Nextcloud GmbH.