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This product has charges associated with it for maintenance & support. Production-ready Joomla Server with LAMP stack on Ubuntu 24.04. Pre-configured with Apache, PHP, MySQL, and phpMyAdmin for instant CMS deployment on AWS.
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Overview
Joomla Server on Ubuntu 24.04 - Production-Ready CMS for AWS
Deploy a fully configured Joomla content management system in minutes. This professionally maintained AMI from Cloud Infrastructure Services eliminates manual LAMP stack setup, giving web developers, IT administrators, and digital agencies a production-ready CMS environment with included technical support.
This is a repackaged open source software product wherein additional charges apply for support & maintenance.
Who This Image Is For
This Joomla AMI is built for small-to-midsize businesses, web development agencies, and IT teams who need a reliable, pre-configured CMS without spending hours on server setup. Whether you are migrating from shared hosting, launching a new corporate website, or managing multiple client sites, this image provides a tested foundation.
Pre-Installed Stack Components
- Joomla CMS: Full-featured content management system with multilingual support, nested categorization, media manager, SEO tools, and advanced access control
- Apache Web Server: High-performance web server with Mod_Security for web application firewall protection and Mod_wsgi for extended functionality
- PHP: Latest PHP version with extensions including Apcu, Redis, MongoDB, Libsodium, and Swoole for caching, session management, and asynchronous processing
- MySQL Server: Robust relational database with MySQL Shell for advanced administration
- phpMyAdmin: Web-based database management interface for visual query building and table management
Security Configuration
- Mod_Security enabled: Apache web application firewall rules active to block common attack vectors
- PHP hardening: Dangerous functions disabled, expose_php turned off
- MySQL security: Remote root login disabled, test databases removed
- Ubuntu 24.04 LTS: Long-term support with automatic security patch availability
Use Case: Mid-Size Agency Managing Client Websites
A web development agency managing 10-20 client websites can launch this AMI per client, providing each with an isolated Joomla environment. The agency's developer connects via SSH, completes the setup wizard in under 10 minutes, installs client-specific extensions from Joomla's extension directory, and hands off the admin panel to the client's marketing team. The pre-configured Redis PHP extension enables session caching for improved dashboard responsiveness under multiple concurrent admin users.
Additional Use Cases
- Corporate Websites: Professional business sites with Joomla's enterprise content workflow
- E-commerce Stores: Online shops using Joomla's flexible e-commerce extensions
- Educational Platforms: Learning management systems with course publishing and enrollment tracking
- Multilingual Portals: International websites leveraging Joomla's built-in language management
- News and Publishing: Content-driven sites with editorial workflow and scheduled publishing
Why Choose This Joomla AMI Over Manual Setup
- Eliminates configuration time: LAMP stack components are pre-integrated and tested together
- Mod_Security pre-configured: Web application firewall active from first boot
- Redis-ready PHP: Caching extension installed and available for Joomla session and page caching
- Included technical support: Email-based assistance from Cloud Infrastructure Services for setup and configuration questions
- Ubuntu 24.04 LTS base: Five years of security updates from Canonical
AWS Integration
This AMI runs on standard EC2 instances and integrates with AWS services including EBS for persistent storage, Elastic IP for static addressing, and Security Groups for network access control. Compatible with x86_64 instance families.
Disclaimer: Joomla is a registered trademark of Open Source Matters and is licensed under GNU General Public License v 2. This image is professionally maintained by Cloud Infrastructure Services. No warranty of any kind, express or implied, is included with this software.
Highlights
- Pre-configured Mod_Security web application firewall, hardened PHP settings (dangerous functions disabled, expose_php off), and MySQL lockdown (remote root disabled, test databases removed) provide layered security from first boot on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS with five years of Canonical security updates.
- Full LAMP stack integration tested and ready - Apache Web Server, latest PHP with Redis, Apcu, MongoDB, Libsodium, and Swoole extensions, MySQL Server with MySQL Shell, and phpMyAdmin web interface. No manual dependency resolution or configuration file editing required.
- Included email-based technical support from Cloud Infrastructure Services covers setup assistance, configuration guidance, and troubleshooting. Deploy Joomla with the confidence that expert help is available when you need it for your production CMS environment.
Details
Delivery method
Delivery option
64-bit (x86) Amazon Machine Image (AMI)
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Operating system
Ubuntu 24.04 LTS
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Pricing
Pricing is based on actual usage, with charges varying according to how much you consume. Subscriptions have no end date and may be canceled any time.
Additional AWS infrastructure costs may apply. Use the AWS Pricing Calculator to estimate your infrastructure costs.
If you are an AWS Free Tier customer with a free plan, you are eligible to subscribe to this offer. You can use free credits to cover the cost of eligible AWS infrastructure. See AWS Free Tier for more details. If you created an AWS account before July 15th, 2025, and qualify for the Legacy AWS Free Tier, Amazon EC2 charges for Micro instances are free for up to 750 hours per month. See Legacy AWS Free Tier for more details.
Dimension | Cost/hour |
|---|---|
t2.medium Recommended | $0.03 |
t3.micro | $0.03 |
t2.micro | $0.03 |
c5d.large | $0.03 |
c5d.xlarge | $0.03 |
m5dn.8xlarge | $0.03 |
d3en.2xlarge | $0.03 |
c5.xlarge | $0.03 |
c5.large | $0.03 |
m5dn.large | $0.03 |
Dimensions summary
You pay by the hour for the EC2 instance size you choose to run this Joomla server. The many dimensions listed are all AWS instance types, from small shared options like t2.nano and t3.micro up to large compute, memory, storage, and GPU instances like x1e.32xlarge and u-24tb1.metal. The software stack stays the same across every option. Pricing scales with the instance's compute, memory, and storage capacity, so you select a size that matches your workload. Billing runs on actual usage hours, with no upfront term commitment.
Top-of-mind questions for buyers
The image ships with the full LAMP stack: Apache Web Server, MySQL Server, and phpMyadmin, running on Ubuntu 24.04, with Joomla configured on top. This stack stays identical no matter which instance size you select, so the hourly rate only reflects the compute you choose.
The hourly software charge meters running time only. A fully stopped instance does not accrue the software fee. Underlying AWS storage for the volume may still incur separate AWS charges while the instance is stopped, but the software license bills on active hours.
Every option runs the same Joomla stack, so the choice is about capacity. Small shared types like t2.nano or t3.micro fit light traffic and testing. Larger compute, memory, storage, or GPU types suit heavier sites and more concurrent visitors. The hourly rate rises with the instance's capacity.
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Delivery details
64-bit (x86) 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
Latest OS patches have been installed. Simply run 'sudo apt-get update' to install the latest OS patches.
Additional details
Usage instructions
Login to the VM with username: ubuntu
Scroll down to 'Getting Started' on the following URL: https://cloudinfrastructureservices.co.uk/how-to-setup-joomla-server-mysql-apache-on-azure-aws-gcp/
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Support
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Support from Cloud Infrastructure Services
Cloud Infrastructure Services provides email-based technical support for this Joomla Server AMI.
Support Channel: Email support available through our website: https://cloudinfrastructureservices.co.uk/contact-us/
Getting Started Guide: Step-by-step setup instructions are published at https://cloudinfrastructureservices.co.uk/how-to-setup-joomla-server-mysql-apache-on-azure-aws-gcp/
Scope: Support covers initial setup assistance, stack configuration questions, and troubleshooting for the pre-installed components (Joomla, Apache, MySQL, PHP, phpMyAdmin).
To request support or report an issue, contact the Cloud Infrastructure Services team through their website contact form. For self-service guidance, refer to the getting started documentation which covers common configuration tasks and initial deployment steps.
AWS infrastructure support
AWS Support is a one-on-one, fast-response support channel that is staffed 24x7x365 with experienced and technical support engineers. The service helps customers of all sizes and technical abilities to successfully utilize the products and features provided by Amazon Web Services.
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Customer reviews
Airlines/Aviation
PHP development in Windows
Reviewed on Aug 06, 2025
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
I like how easy and reliable it is to set up and manage websites and databases with Apache, MySQL, and phpMyAdmin on Ubuntu 20.04.
What do you dislike about the product?
I dislike that it can be a bit resource-heavy for small servers, and phpMyAdmin sometimes feels slow or clunky with large databases.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
It solved the problem of hosting and managing dynamic websites with databases by providing a free, open-source, and well-supported stack that's easy to set up, use, and maintain.
Jasjit V.
Apache Webserver and MySQL server to depend upon.
Reviewed on Jan 31, 2025
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
Apache Webserver and MySQL server to depend upon. Provides 100%uptimes for DB access and phpMyAdmin console provides the easy to configure console access. Also the Apache webserver is easy to install and implement.
What do you dislike about the product?
Depending on webbased access for configuration is risky from security viewpoint.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Hosting websites and Database by MySQLServer is easy and runs on older servers too, saving resources of the company.
Information Technology and Services
Apache Web Server
Reviewed on Sep 26, 2024
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
Flexibility and control. It is very customisable, MySQL is robust for managing databases, phpMyadmin makes database management easier with its user friendly interface
What do you dislike about the product?
Initial setup is complex. And sometimes facing lag on heavy traffic if not properly optimized
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Web hosting, db management, user friendly administration, cost effectiveness
Aditya K.
Data on webconsole
Reviewed on Jul 24, 2024
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
Through help of these we can easily access our data base and do operations easily from anywhere anytime by simply accessing the phpmyadmin URL.
What do you dislike about the product?
Nothing to dislike about these combination easily configured and easy to handle.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
We can easily access all the data in MySQL on easy web console.
Neeraj B.
Best combination to host a website
Reviewed on Oct 26, 2023
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
Easy technologies to host a website lamp stack is widely used in current trend. Easy to implement and light weight technology. Apache 2 and MySQL are free and no need of licence to buy.
What do you dislike about the product?
No backend support from Ubuntu MySQL php and MySQL if we stuck in crucial case and we need to provide rca report to client then it's difficult.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Free of cost all technologies and easy to implement. No need to buy any licence.only hardware cost required.