Apache OpenNLP is an open-source machine learning toolkit for natural language processing (NLP). It provides robust capabilities for sentence detection, tokenization, part-of-speech tagging, named entity recognition, parsing, language detection, and document categorization, enabling developers to build intelligent text processing applications.

This virtual machine comes pre-installed with Apache OpenNLP 2.5.9 on Ubuntu 26.04 LTS, providing a ready-to-use environment for developers, researchers, data scientists, and enterprises. The image includes OpenJDK 17 and all required dependencies, allowing users to begin building and deploying NLP applications immediately without manual installation or configuration.

Apache OpenNLP offers machine learning-based natural language processing components through both Java APIs and command-line tools. It can be integrated into enterprise applications, chatbots, search platforms, document processing systems, and text analytics workflows to extract meaningful information from unstructured text.

This image is configured with Ubuntu 26.04 LTS and the latest available security updates, providing a secure, reliable, and production-ready platform for NLP development, research, and deployment. Developers can quickly integrate OpenNLP into Java-based applications while benefiting from its scalable architecture and comprehensive language processing capabilities.

Key Features

• Apache OpenNLP 2.5.9 pre-installed and configured
• Ubuntu 26.04 LTS production-ready environment
• OpenJDK 17 installed and configured
• Command-line tools and Java APIs ready for development
• Support for sentence detection, tokenization, POS tagging, parsing, and named entity recognition
• Machine learning-based natural language processing toolkit
• Easy integration with Java applications and enterprise solutions
• Ready for NLP research, development, and production deployment

To subscribe to this product from Azure Marketplace and deploy an instance using Azure Compute services, follow the steps below:

1. Navigate to Azure Marketplace and subscribe to the required product.
2. Search for Virtual Machines under Azure Services.
3. Click Add to open the Create a Virtual Machine page.

Create Virtual Machine

4. Under the Basics tab:
   
   • Select the appropriate subscription.
   • Create a new resource group (for example: myResourceGroup).
5. Under Instance Details:
   
   • Virtual Machine Name: myVM
   • Region: East US
   • Image: Ubuntu Server 24.04 LTS x64 Gen1/2
   • Keep remaining settings as default unless customization is required.
6. Under Administrator Account:
   
   • Authentication type: Password
   • Enter a username.
   • Create and confirm a strong password (use a secure combination of letters, numbers, and special characters).
7. Under Inbound Port Rules:
   
   • Select Allow selected ports
   • Enable:
     
     • SSH (22)
     • HTTP (80)
     • HTTPS (443)
8. Review the configuration and click Review + Create, then select Create to start deployment.

Deployment will take a few minutes to complete.

Connect to the Virtual Machine

1. Open the VM Overview page and click Connect.
2. Copy the public IP address of the virtual machine.
3. Open a terminal (Linux/macOS) or use PuTTY/Windows Terminal.
4. Connect using the following command:

ssh username@public-ip-address

5. When prompted, enter the password you created during VM setup to access the virtual machine.

Usage/Deployment Instructions

The complete deployment guide for this product is available in a detailed PDF document.
Please refer to the official deployment manual for step-by-step instructions, configuration details, and troubleshooting guidance.

Deployment Guide: Click Here