We’re excited to announce that BoxLang Virtual Machines (VMs) are now available on the Microsoft Azure Marketplace. With just a few clicks, you can now deploy pre-configured, high-performance BoxLang environments in the cloud — including the ability to run legacy and modern CFML applications using the powerful BoxLang CFML engine.
BoxLang is a modern, flexible, and scalable programming language for the JVM, purpose-built for cloud-native development and CFML compatibility. Whether you're modernizing existing CFML codebases or building new apps from scratch, our ready-to-use Azure VMs give you a seamless development experience without the hassle of manual setup.
Why Choose BoxLang VMs on Azure?
- Instant Deployment – Spin up a fully configured BoxLang VM on Azure in minutes.
- Run CFML Out of the Box – Deploy your CFML apps with our built-in compatibility engine.
- Optimized for Performance – Leverage JVM-based execution and cloud-native capabilities.
- Enterprise-Grade Security – Built-in Azure security features like firewalls, encryption, and access control.
- Flexible & Cost-Effective – Scale resources as needed and pay only for what you use.
- Cloud-Native Development – Easily integrate with Azure services for databases, AI, and more.
Choose the Right BoxLang VM for You
We’ve published four distinct BoxLang VM options on Azure Marketplace to match your development needs:
BoxLang MiniServer for Windows
- Built on a lightweight, high-performance Java Undertow web server.
- Supports CFML apps using the embedded BoxLang compatibility module.
- Comes with a preconfigured ColdBox sample app for easy evaluation.
BoxLang with CommandBox for Windows
- Includes CommandBox pre-installed with all modules needed to run CFML apps via BoxLang.
- ColdBox sample app located at
/web/coldbox-site/wwwrootto kickstart your development.
BoxLang MiniServer + Nginx for Ubuntu
- Nginx configured as a reverse proxy in front of the Java-based BoxLang MiniServer.
- Great for production environments with custom Nginx routing and performance tuning.
BoxLang with CommandBox for Ubuntu
- Ideal for full-stack CFML development in Linux environments.
- Preinstalled ColdBox app in
/web/coldbox-site/wwwrootand ready to go with CommandBox + BoxLang engine.
Get Started with BoxLang VMs on Azure
Deploying your BoxLang VM on Azure is quick and easy. Just choose the configuration that best suits your workflow and launch your instance in minutes via the Azure Marketplace.
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