Node.js LTS on Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 – Secure Azure Cloud Workstation

Node.js LTS on Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 – Secure Azure Cloud Workstation

This Azure-based virtual machine provides a secure, production-ready Node.js LTS environment running on Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9. It is designed for organizations deploying modern server-side applications, APIs, and microservices in the cloud.

The image is optimized for reliability, performance, and security, offering a hardened operating system baseline and essential Node.js tooling without unnecessary components.

Key Features

• Node.js LTS Runtime: Preinstalled Node.js with npm, PM2 process manager, and Yarn.
• Enterprise Linux Foundation: Built on Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.
• Security Hardened: SELinux enforcing mode, firewall enabled, and hardened SSH configuration.
• Azure Optimized: Tuned for stability, performance, and compatibility in Microsoft Azure.
• Production Process Management: PM2 included for managing Node.js application lifecycles.

Use Cases

• Running Node.js backend services and REST APIs
• Microservices and cloud-native application architectures
• Event-driven and real-time Node.js applications
• CI/CD agents and application staging environments

Benefits

• Production Ready: Eliminates manual setup of Node.js and core tooling.
• Improved Security Posture: Hardened OS configuration reduces attack surface.
• Operational Consistency: Standardized environment across teams and deployments.
• Scalable: Easily scale Azure resources to match application demand.

Why use Madarson IT images?

Madarson IT certified images are continuously updated, security-hardened, aligned with industry standards, and ready to deploy out of the box.

To speak with us about private offers, audit support, or compliance needs, please contact us at info@madarsonit.com.

Disclaimer: Red Hat, Inc. holds the trademarks for Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and its associated branding. Madarson IT does not provide commercial licensing for any Red Hat products.