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Koha is a modern, web-based, and feature-rich integrated library system trusted by thousands of libraries worldwide. Designed to streamline library operations, it offers modules for cataloging, circulation, acquisitions, serials management, interlibrary loaning, electronic resource management, and more.
Fully compliant with industry standards such as MARC21/UNIMARC, Z39.50, and SIP2, Koha ensures seamless integration with other systems. Our AMIs are based on the latest stable release of Koha, providing a production-ready instance that is pre-installed and optimized for rapid deployment.
In under 5 minutes, you can have your library up and running in the cloud. Take advantage of our 14-day free trial and AWS Free Tier to get started at no cost.
Overview
Koha is a modern, web-based, and fully-featured Integrated Library System trusted by thousands of libraries worldwide.
This AMI offers a production-ready Koha installation, pre-configured and optimized for fast deployment on AWS. Getting started is easy: simply launch an EC2 instance using this AMI, follow the step-by-step setup guide, and have your library system up and running in less than five minutes. No technical expertise is required - this AMI is designed specifically with librarians in mind. Koha is a comprehensive, fully-featured Integrated Library Management System that supports libraries of all sizes and types. It includes modules for cataloging, circulation, patron management, acquisitions, serials, and reporting. As a web-based system, it can be accessed from anywhere on any device with a browser, including tablets and smartphones. Koha has a modern, clean, and user-friendly interface that is customizable, making it easy for both staff and patrons to use.
Key built-in features include z39.50 copy cataloging, RFID integration, interlibrary loan support, self-checkout, flexible reporting, label and barcode printing, and powerful text-based search. It also supports e-resources such as OverDrive. Koha is fully compliant with current library standards like MARC21, UNIMARC, z39.50, and SIP2, ensuring seamless integration with other systems. With support for over 20 languages, Koha can be tailored to meet the specific needs of your library. Take advantage of our 14-day free trial and the free tier from AWS to explore the full capabilities of Koha library system at no upfront cost.
Highlights
- Cloud-ready: Pre-configured with the latest stable Koha release and optimized for fast, secure deployment on AWS. This AMI is secure, thoroughly tested, and production-ready.
- Affordable: Modernize your library for a fraction of the cost of commercial ILS platforms. Running Koha on AWS gives you full control over your server costs - scale resources up during busy periods, and scale down or stop your server entirely during off-hours or weekends.
- Easy setup: Our AMIs come with your Koha library instance pre-installed. Follow our step-by-step setup guide to configure your settings and your library will be live and in the cloud in less than five minutes. No technical expertise required.
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KohaSupport – Launch with CloudFormation (Single Instance)
64-bit (Arm) Amazon Machine Image (AMI)
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64-bit (Arm) Amazon Machine Image (AMI)
Amazon Machine Image (AMI)
An AMI is a virtual image that provides the information required to launch an instance. Amazon EC2 (Elastic Compute Cloud) instances are virtual servers on which you can run your applications and workloads, offering varying combinations of CPU, memory, storage, and networking resources. You can launch as many instances from as many different AMIs as you need.
Version release notes
We are pleased to announce the release of a new CloudFormation template for the KohaSupport AMI.
What's New
You can now launch a complete Koha library system on AWS using a prebuilt CloudFormation template. This simplifies the deployment process and makes it accessible even to users with limited technical experience.
Benefits
- No manual setup required: Networking, IAM roles, security groups, and credentials are handled automatically.
- Static IP address: Each Koha server is assigned an Elastic IP for reliable access.
- Secure credential storage: Admin passwords are saved in AWS Systems Manager Parameter Store.
- Flexible networking: Works with your existing VPC and subnet or creates new ones if not provided.
- Auto recovery: Runs in an Auto Scaling Group to ensure availability.
- SSH security: You control access using CIDR blocks and can disable SSH access entirely.
Who Should Use It
- Libraries moving to the cloud
- Educational institutions setting up Koha
- IT teams needing automated Koha deployments
How to Launch
Go to AWS Marketplace and choose the "Launch with CloudFormation" option from the KohaSupport AMI page. Provide a few basic parameters (such as AMI ID and optional network settings), and let AWS handle the rest.
For step-by-step instructions, see the usage section in the AWS Marketplace listing or visit the KohaSupport website.
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Usage instructions
For detailed usage instructions on how to configure and run the Koha Library System on AWS, please refer to our step-by-step guide: How to Deploy Koha Library System from AWS Marketplace with CloudFormation https://kohasupport.com/knowledge-base/how-to-deploy-koha-library-system-from-aws-marketplace-with-cloudformation/
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For any queries, questions, or technical support, please submit a request via our AWS Marketplace Professional Services Page - https://aws.amazon.com/marketplace/pp/prodview-lyguegi6psccm or email us at support@kohasupport.com
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