Deploy VSTS on Your Own Server
VSTS is an integrated development environment (IDE) developed as a software product by Microsoft Corp
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What is VSTS?
Official image for the Visual Studio Team Services (VSTS) agent.
Self-Host VSTS
Follow these steps to deploy on your own server.
Install Docker
Skip this step if Docker is already installed on your server.
curl -fsSL https://get.docker.com | sh
Configure
Customize the settings below. Defaults work for most cases.
General
Deploy
Copy the configuration and run it on your server.
services:
vsts:
image: microsoft/vsts-agent:ubuntu-16.04-standard
environment:
VSTS_ACCOUNT: ""
VSTS_AGENT: ""
VSTS_POOL: ""
VSTS_TOKEN: ""
volumes:
- /var/run/docker.sock:/var/run/docker.sock
Then run:
docker compose up -d
Access
Once started, access your app at http://localhost:80
Why Self-Host VSTS?
Full Data Ownership
Your data stays on your servers. No third-party access.
No Monthly Fees
Pay only for your server. No per-seat or usage charges.
Complete Control
Customize, backup, and scale on your own terms.
Privacy & Compliance
Meet GDPR, HIPAA, or internal security requirements.
Technical Details
Docker Image
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