picoCms

PicoCMS 3.0.0 on Ubuntu 24.04 with Free Maintenance Support by bCloud

PicoCMS on AWS Marketplace by bCloud delivers a lightweight, flat-file content management system optimized for developers, portfolios, landing pages, and small business websites. Its minimal architecture removes the need for a database, enabling fast page rendering, low resource usage, and simple version control via text files. Provided as a preconfigured Ubuntu 24.04 AMI, PicoCMS guarantees predictable, repeatable deployments on AWS.

Application Architecture

• Flat-file CMS
• PHP runtime and Twig templating engine
• Web server preconfigured (Apache/Nginx) with SSL support
• Pre-integrated AMI for deterministic deployments on EC2
• Complete root access for customization, CI/CD integration, and automation

Core Technical Features

• Flat-File Storage - No database, pages stored as plain text for high performance and simplicity
• Markdown Editing - Write content in Markdown for developer-friendly content management
• Twig Templates - Flexible theme system for responsive and modular page layouts
• Web-Based Administration - Optional minimal interface for content overview and management
• Open Source - Fully transparent MIT-licensed codebase, enabling auditability and extensibility

Deployment & AWS Integration

• Preconfigured AWS AMI for single-click EC2 deployment
• Compatible with AWS Auto Scaling Groups for horizontal scaling
• Integrates with Elastic Load Balancing (ELB) for high availability
• Supports Amazon S3 for static asset storage and CloudFront for global content delivery
• AWS CloudWatch metrics and logs integration for monitoring and operational insights
• Compatible with AWS CloudTrail for auditing changes and tracking activities

Developer-Oriented Extensibility

• Plugin-based architecture for adding features without core modifications
• Easy integration of third-party scripts, APIs, and automation tools
• CI/CD friendly, enabling pipelines for automatic content deployment
• Full shell access for developers to customize system, scripts, and workflows

Security & Compliance

• TLS/HTTPS support for secure communications
• Ubuntu 24.04 LTS with standard OS-level security hardening
• Transparent open-source codebase with no proprietary binaries
• Role-based access control (RBAC) for content and administrative permissions
• Audit-ready architecture suitable for GDPR and other regulatory compliance

Operational Transparency & Management

• Centralized logging through AWS CloudWatch for troubleshooting and audits
• Lightweight runtime ensures minimal EC2 footprint and cost-efficient operations
• Snapshot and backup-ready via AWS Backup or S3
• Optional bCloud maintenance for OS and CMS updates, security patches, and troubleshooting

Scalability & Performance

• Minimal resource consumption with sub-second page loads
• Elastic scalability to handle traffic spikes or multiple site instances
• Efficient content rendering with Twig templates and static Markdown content
• Optimized for cost-effective EC2 instances without compromising performance

Use Cases

• Small websites and landing pages
• Low-maintenance content apps
• Developer-first CMS projects
• AWS deployments (EC2, S3, CloudFront)

Why Choose bCloud for PicoCMS?

• AWS-optimized Ubuntu 24.04 AMI for predictable, repeatable deployments
• Optional maintenance support
• Reduced operational risk
• Faster time-to-production for enterprise-grade environments

Key Developer Benefits

• Rapid deployment with minimal setup and operational overhead
• Flexible, modular, and fully customizable via plugins and Twig templates
• Secure, open-source platform with full transparency and auditability
• Optional professional support