Drupal

Drupal 11.3.2 on Ubuntu 22.04 with Free Maintenance Support by ATH Infosystems

ATH Infosystems delivers a production-ready Amazon Machine Image (AMI) featuring Drupal, an open-source, composable content management system designed for building scalable, secure, and extensible digital platforms. This AMI is optimized for AWS EC2 deployments and is suitable for developers, DevOps teams, and enterprises requiring full control over their content architecture.

This product is a repackaged open-source solution. Optional paid plans are available for extended enterprise support with a 24-hour response time.

Platform Overview

Drupal is a modular, API-first CMS designed for structured content, complex data models, and multi-channel delivery. It supports traditional websites, headless CMS architectures, and integration with external systems via RESTful APIs.

• Composable content architecture
• API-first design for headless and decoupled use cases
• Extensible module-based system
• Built-in access control and permission management

Developer-Centric Architecture

Drupal emphasizes structured content, reusable components, and configuration-driven development. Developers can define content types, fields, workflows, and permissions without modifying core code, ensuring maintainability and upgrade safety.

• Configuration management for environment parity
• Custom module and theme development support
• Database abstraction using PDO (PHP Data Objects)
• CLI-based management using Drush

System Requirements

Operating System

Ubuntu LTS (optimized for AWS EC2 by ATH Infosystems)

Web Server

Drupal operates on any web server with PHP support, including Apache and NGINX.

Database

• MySQL (recommended)
• Compatible alternatives: MariaDB, Percona Server

PHP Requirements

Drupal requires PHP with PDO enabled for database abstraction and portability. PDO allows developers to write database-agnostic code while maintaining performance and security.

Browser Compatibility

Drupal core is compatible with all modern browsers supporting CSS and JavaScript, ensuring consistent rendering and functionality across platforms.

Enterprise-Grade Capabilities

• Granular role-based access control (RBAC)
• Built-in security hardening and update mechanisms
• Compliance-ready architecture for privacy and data protection requirements
• Scales from single-instance deployments to high-traffic platforms

Content & Media Management

• Structured content modeling for large-scale sites
• Integrated media handling for images, videos, and documents
• Workflow-driven publishing and content moderation
• SEO-ready content architecture

AI & Automation Readiness

Drupal extensible architecture allows integration with AI services and automation tools for content generation, optimization, and personalization. The platform is designed to evolve alongside modern AI-driven digital experiences.

AWS Deployment

This AMI is optimized for Amazon EC2 and integrates seamlessly with AWS services such as:

• Application Load Balancer
• Auto Scaling Groups
• Amazon RDS
• Amazon S3
• Amazon CloudWatch

The architecture supports high availability, horizontal scaling, and infrastructure-as-code deployments.

Use Cases

• Enterprise content management systems
• Headless CMS for web and mobile applications
• High-traffic public websites and portals
• Content-heavy platforms with complex workflows

Support & Lifecycle

Older major versions of Drupal have defined end-of-life timelines. ATH Infosystems recommends deploying supported versions and applying regular security updates to maintain compliance and stability.

Why ATH Infosystems

• AWS Marketplace optimized AMIs
• Secure, production-ready configurations
• Clear upgrade and lifecycle guidance
• Optional enterprise-grade support with SLA

Deploy Drupal on AWS with confidence using a secure, extensible, and developer-focused AMI from ATH Infosystems.