Caddy on Ubuntu 24.04
Open-Source Web Server
Caddy on Ubuntu 24.04 is a modern, open-source web server designed for secure, automated, and high-performance application delivery. This offering deploys Caddy on Ubuntu 24.04 on CLOUD_PLATFORM: AWS / Microsoft Azure / Google Cloud, running on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS, and is published and maintained by PCloudhosting. The solution provides a ready-to-run Caddy environment optimized for cloud infrastructure, enabling organizations to host websites, APIs, and services with automated HTTPS and simplified configuration.
Platform Overview
The platform delivers a fully configured Caddy on Ubuntu 24.04 environment for cloud-based web application hosting.
- Preinstalled Caddy web server
- Ubuntu 24.04 LTS base for long-term stability and security updates
- VM-based deployment across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud
- Automatic HTTPS certificate management
- Compatible with cloud networking, storage, and monitoring services
This environment supports modern web application and API hosting requirements.
Core Technical Capabilities
Caddy provides advanced features for secure and automated web serving:
- Automatic HTTPS and certificate renewal
- Reverse proxy and load balancing
- HTTP/2 and HTTP/3 support
- Static file serving and content delivery
- Modular plugin architecture
- JSON-based configuration API
Caddy on Ubuntu 24.04 enables simplified and secure web infrastructure management.
Deployment and Architecture
The deployment follows a cloud-native virtual machine architecture.
- Single-instance Caddy deployment on Ubuntu 24.04
- Full administrative access to OS and server configuration
- Compatible with application servers and container platforms
- Integration-ready with CI/CD and DevOps workflows
- Expandable architecture for multi-node load-balanced setups
The setup supports development, staging, and production environments.
Scalability and Performance
Caddy environments can scale based on traffic and application demand.
- Event-driven architecture for efficient connection handling
- Vertical scaling via cloud instance resizing
- Horizontal scaling through load balancers and multiple instances
- Integration with CDN and caching solutions
- Monitoring compatibility for performance visibility
Suitable for small web services through enterprise-scale deployments.
Security and Compliance
Security is supported through server-level automation and infrastructure controls.
- Automatic HTTPS encryption by default
- Role-based OS access control
- Compatibility with cloud IAM policies, firewalls, and security groups
- Secure request handling and header configuration
- No mandatory third-party SaaS dependencies
Organizations retain authority over certificates, traffic policies, and compliance configurations.
Maintenance and Support
Free Maintenance Support by PCloudhosting is included.
Support includes:
- Deployment validation
- Configuration guidance
- Update and upgrade assistance
- Troubleshooting and operational best practices
PCloudhosting maintains the base image to ensure reliability and cloud compatibility.
Common Use Cases
Caddy on Ubuntu 24.04 is commonly used for:
- Secure web application hosting
- API gateway and reverse proxy setups
- Static site hosting
- Microservices and containerized environments
- Modern HTTPS-enabled infrastructure deployments
Summary
This offering provides a cloud-ready Caddy on Ubuntu 24.04 web server environment on AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, enabling organizations to operate secure and automated web services with full control over infrastructure, traffic management, and integrations.