Overview
Launch Koha on AWS and preview the new Koha Theme Builder™ experience.
Koha Theme Builder™ preview Koha Theme Builder™ helps libraries create a polished, user-friendly public catalogue without maintaining custom Koha template changes. Free Tier users can preview 5 professionally designed theme families with 13 presets, including designs for the OPAC homepage, search results, record detail pages, and patron account pages. Upgrade to Standard or Enterprise to activate themes and use the visual editing tools.
A complete Koha ILS Koha is a widely used open-source Integrated Library System for academic, public, school, and special libraries. Core modules include cataloguing, circulation, holds, acquisitions, serials, interlibrary loans, Z39.50, SIP2, reports, a web-based staff interface, and a public catalogue.
Deploy on AWS This AMI is preconfigured for AWS and helps libraries launch Koha without building a server from scratch. Follow the KohaSupport setup guide to complete the initial configuration and begin using Koha in your AWS account.
Cost and ownership There is no KohaSupport software charge for this Free Tier listing. You choose the AWS server size and control AWS infrastructure costs directly. AWS infrastructure charges still apply.
Upgrade path Koha Cloud Standard activates Koha Theme Builder™ with 5 theme families, 8 activated presets, 5 preview-only presets, Page Builder, Page Settings, and Design Studio. Koha Cloud Enterprise unlocks all 13 presets and adds a more resilient AWS setup for libraries with stronger availability, recovery, and scaling requirements.
Highlights
- Preview a better public catalogue: Koha Theme Builder™ lets you browse 5 theme families and 13 presets from the Koha staff interface. Preview homepage, search results, record detail, and patron account designs before choosing a paid tier to activate them.
- A complete Koha library system: Start with core Koha tools for cataloguing, circulation, acquisitions, serials, interlibrary loans, Z39.50, SIP2, reports, the staff interface, and the public catalogue.
- Start free and stay in control: There is no KohaSupport software charge for this Free Tier listing. You run Koha in your own AWS account, choose the server size, and keep direct control of your cloud environment. AWS infrastructure charges apply.
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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
This release introduces Koha Theme Builder™, a new KohaSupport feature that helps libraries improve the public catalogue experience without maintaining custom Koha template changes.
Koha Theme Builder™ includes 5 professionally designed theme families with 13 presets. Free Tier users can preview the available theme families and presets from the Koha staff interface. Standard users can activate 8 presets and preview 5 additional presets, with Page Builder, Page Settings, and Design Studio included. Enterprise users receive the full unlocked Theme Builder experience with all 13 presets activated. Learn more: https://kohasupport.com/themes
KohaSupport is also simplifying its AWS Marketplace product lineup. The following products are planned for restriction in the coming months: Basic x86, Basic ARM64, and Standard x86. If you currently use one of these tiers, please contact support@kohasupport.com to discuss migration options.
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Usage instructions
After launching, retrieve your instance's public IP address from the EC2 console. Connect to https://<your-ip>/cgi-bin/koha/installer/install.pl and follow the KohaSupport setup guide at https://kohasupport.com/knowledge-base/ to complete initial configuration. Koha staff interface: https://<your-ip>:8080. Default SSH user: ubuntu.
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Vendor support
KohaSupport provides documentation and general product guidance for launching and using this Koha Cloud AMI on AWS. Included guidance covers questions related to the preconfigured image, initial access, basic launch steps, and AWS Marketplace subscription issues.
Paid support, onboarding, data migration, staff training, advanced configuration, customisation, and managed services are available separately. AWS infrastructure, AWS account administration, and customer-specific Koha configuration remain the buyer's responsibility unless covered by a separate support or professional services agreement.
Documentation: https://kohasupport.com/knowledge-base/ Support: support@kohasupport.com
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