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Deployment options

Last updated: 2026-07-16

Dromlik's self-hosted PBX is delivered as a Linux-based software appliance. Choose an operating system, a deployment environment, and an installation method that matches your platform.

Operating systems

  • Ubuntu 24.04 LTS — recommended for new installs.
  • Debian 12 — supported for manual installs.
  • Ubuntu 20.04 LTS — supported, but its standard five-year support window has ended; prefer 24.04 LTS.

Deployment environments

  • Cloud environment — a virtual instance in a public cloud you own.
  • Virtual machine — a guest VM on a hypervisor you run.
  • Physical server — bare-metal install on your own hardware.

Installation methods

  • ISO image — the most flexible option, in two variants:
    • Auto-install ISO — installs onto Ubuntu with default disk partitions for a quick setup.
    • Manual-install ISO — installs onto Ubuntu or Debian with custom disk partitions when you need flexible storage layout.
  • Cloud marketplace — one-click deploy from AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, DigitalOcean, or Vultr marketplaces.
  • Partner portal — provision cloud instances from the Dromlik partner console (available to Dromlik partners).
  • Command line — a scripted install on an existing Linux host, useful for Lightsail, OVHcloud, Hetzner, Vultr, Infomaniak, Aruba, BinaryLane, Alibaba Cloud, and similar providers.

Tested platform compatibility

PlatformOSInstallation method
Amazon AWSUbuntuMarketplace, Partner Portal
AWS LightsailUbuntuPartner Portal, Command line
Microsoft AzureUbuntuMarketplace
Google CloudUbuntuMarketplace
DigitalOceanUbuntuMarketplace, Partner Portal, Command line
OVHcloudUbuntuPartner Portal, Command line
HetznerUbuntuCommand line
VultrUbuntuMarketplace, Command line
Infomaniak, Aruba, BinaryLane, Alibaba CloudUbuntu / DebianCommand line
VMware Workstation / ESXiUbuntu / DebianISO
Hyper-VUbuntu / DebianISO
KVMUbuntu / DebianISO
Proxmox VEUbuntu / DebianISO, Command line
Dell EMC serversUbuntuISO
Mini PCUbuntuISO, Command line