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This product has charges associated with it for support & maintenance. Pre-configured XAMPP stack on Windows Server 2019 with Apache, MariaDB, PHP, Perl, phpMyAdmin, FTP, and Tomcat - ready to launch in minutes for developers and IT teams.
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Overview
XAMPP Server on Windows Server 2019 - Complete Web Development Stack
Deploy a fully configured web server environment on AWS in minutes. This image from Cloud Infrastructure Services delivers XAMPP pre-installed on Windows Server 2019 with Apache, MariaDB, PHP, Perl, phpMyAdmin, FileZilla FTP Server, and Apache Tomcat - all configured and ready to serve your applications immediately after launch.
This is a repackaged open source software product wherein additional charges apply for support and maintenance by Cloud Infrastructure Services.
Who Is This For?
This AMI is built for freelance web developers, small agency teams managing client sites, and IT administrators at SMBs who need a Windows-based web hosting or staging environment without spending hours on manual configuration. Whether you are building a single WordPress site for a client or managing multiple projects across departments, this stack eliminates setup complexity so you can focus on development.
Key Features and Outcomes
- Apache Web Server - Industry-standard, fast, and reliable HTTP server ready to serve your sites
- MariaDB Server - Robust open-source relational database for your applications
- PHP Runtime - Full PHP environment with FastCGI for improved performance and stability
- phpMyAdmin - Manage databases through an intuitive web interface without command-line work
- FileZilla FTP Server - Upload and manage website files securely
- Apache Tomcat - Run Java-based web applications alongside PHP sites
- Perl Scripting - Perl language installed and configured
- SQLite - Lightweight embedded database engine for smaller applications
- Xdebug - Step through and debug PHP code during development
- Git Deployment - Deploy applications using Git version control
- XAMPP Control Panel - Start, stop, and monitor all services from a single interface
- Unlimited Sites and Databases - Host as many websites and databases as your instance can handle
One-Click Application Installs
XAMPP makes it simple to deploy popular content management systems and web applications including WordPress, Joomla, Drupal, Moodle, Magento, and WooCommerce. Install them directly through the XAMPP interface without manual file downloads or database configuration.
Real-World Use Case
A freelance developer managing five client websites can launch this AMI, install WordPress and WooCommerce through the XAMPP control panel, configure virtual hosts for each client domain, and have all five sites running on a single instance - replacing hours of manual Apache and MariaDB configuration with a streamlined setup process.
Additional Use Cases
- Staging and testing - Validate sites and applications before pushing to production
- Multi-site hosting - Host multiple client or departmental sites from one server
- eCommerce - Run Magento or WooCommerce stores with MariaDB backend
- Learning and training - Provide students with a full-featured web development environment
- Database-driven applications - Build custom apps backed by MariaDB or SQLite
Why Choose This Image?
- Skip manual setup - The full stack is installed, configured, and tested so you launch directly into a working environment
- All-in-one stack - Apache, MariaDB, PHP, Perl, phpMyAdmin, FileZilla, and Tomcat managed from a single control panel
- Scalable on AWS - Grow from one site to many, scaling compute and storage on demand with AWS infrastructure
- Familiar Windows environment - Manage everything from the Windows Server 2019 desktop using the XAMPP control panel and standard Windows tools
- Alternative to WAMP or LAMP - Get the same open-source stack with Windows Server reliability and AWS global availability
Getting Started
After launching the instance, connect via RDP to the Windows Server 2019 desktop. Open the XAMPP Control Panel to start Apache, MariaDB, and other services. Access phpMyAdmin through your browser to create databases, and use FileZilla to manage file uploads. Ensure your AWS Security Group allows inbound traffic on ports 80 (HTTP), 443 (HTTPS), 21 (FTP), and 3389 (RDP) as needed for your use case.
Disclaimer: XAMPP is a product of Apache Friends. Apache, Tomcat and the Apache logo are trademarks of the Apache Software Foundation. MariaDB is a trademark of MariaDB Foundation. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. This image is maintained by Cloud Infrastructure Services.
Highlights
- Launch a complete web server stack in minutes - Apache, MariaDB, PHP, Perl, phpMyAdmin, FileZilla FTP, and Tomcat are pre-installed and pre-configured on Windows Server 2019. Skip hours of manual installation and dependency troubleshooting. Everything is managed from the XAMPP Control Panel where you can start, stop, and monitor all services, create virtual hosts, manage configuration files, and back up databases from a single interface.
- Deploy WordPress, Joomla, Drupal, Moodle, Magento, WooCommerce, and dozens more applications through XAMPP's built-in installer without manual file downloads or database setup. Host unlimited websites and databases on a single instance, making this ideal for freelance developers managing multiple client sites, agencies running staging environments, or IT teams hosting internal applications for different departments.
- Scale your web hosting on AWS infrastructure - grow from a single site to multi-site hosting by leveraging AWS compute and storage on demand. This all-in-one Windows-based stack serves as a production-ready alternative to manually configured WAMP or LAMP environments, with PHP running under FastCGI for improved request handling and MariaDB configured for reliable data storage and retrieval.
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t2.medium Recommended | $0.05 |
t2.micro | $0.05 |
t3.micro | $0.05 |
r5dn.large | $0.05 |
c4.4xlarge | $0.05 |
z1d.large | $0.05 |
r5d.metal | $0.05 |
g4dn.xlarge | $0.05 |
m5d.16xlarge | $0.05 |
i3en.2xlarge | $0.05 |
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64-bit (x86) Amazon Machine Image (AMI)
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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.
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Latest OS Patches installed. Simply run Windows update to install latest Microsoft OS patches
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RDP into instance, username is: Administrator
Scroll down to 'Getting Started' on the following URL: https://cloudinfrastructureservices.co.uk/how-to-setup-xampp-on-windows-in-azure-aws-gcp/
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Support from Cloud Infrastructure Services
Cloud Infrastructure Services provides support and maintenance for this XAMPP Server AMI.
Support Channels:
- Email: support@cloudinfrastructureservices.co.uk
- Support ticket: https://cloudinfrastructureservices.co.uk/contact-us/
Getting Help:
Contact us for assistance with launching and configuring the AMI, troubleshooting service issues (Apache, MariaDB, PHP, FTP, Tomcat), application deployment questions, and general usage guidance.
Guided Setup:
Refer to our getting started guide that explains how to use XAMPP on AWS:
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Customer reviews
shailesh s.
Centralized Server Control with Easy Setup
Reviewed on Nov 26, 2025
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
I find the XAMPP Server on Windows 2019 + Apache Web Server + MariaDB + FTP incredibly easy to use, which greatly enhances my workflow. The ability to start Apache and MySQL databases with just one click offers me a centralized system to control all servers in one place, thus simplifying local hosting and database management for my PHP projects. This ease of initialization and installation locally ensures a straightforward setup, allowing for efficient front-end and back-end development. The server provides essential support for running files successfully on a local server, which is crucial for scripting languages that can't be operated live without a proper server environment. Moreover, the installation process being straightforward via its official website and installation wizard further adds to its user-friendliness, making it a valuable tool for my projects. I also highly rate and recommend it to my friends and colleagues due to the seamless and productive experience it offers.
What do you dislike about the product?
I find it frustrating when the database files become unexpectedly full, leading to crashes that occur without any apparent reason. This is a critical issue that should be addressed to ensure smoother performance and stability.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
I use XAMPP Server on Windows 2019 + Apache Web Server + MariaDB + FTP for centralized control of all servers, allowing me to easily start Apache and MySQL databases and manage local hosting and database projects for PHP.
Ponraj S.
Open Source and Free
Reviewed on Nov 22, 2023
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
XAMPP is open source and free to use. This makes it a cost-effective solution for individuals and small teams looking for a simple and efficient way to set up a local development environment.
While XAMPP is beneficial for local development and testing, keep in mind that it may not be suitable for production environments. For production, it's recommended to use a more tailored setup based on specific server and security requirements.
While XAMPP is beneficial for local development and testing, keep in mind that it may not be suitable for production environments. For production, it's recommended to use a more tailored setup based on specific server and security requirements.
What do you dislike about the product?
FTP Server Not Included:
While XAMPP includes a variety of components, it does not include an FTP server. If FTP functionality is needed, users must install and configure an external FTP server separately.
While XAMPP includes a variety of components, it does not include an FTP server. If FTP functionality is needed, users must install and configure an external FTP server separately.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
PHP Compatibility Testing:
Developers can easily switch between different PHP versions with XAMPP, enabling them to test their applications for compatibility with various PHP releases.
Developers can easily switch between different PHP versions with XAMPP, enabling them to test their applications for compatibility with various PHP releases.
Yash J.
Reliable web development tool
Reviewed on Aug 23, 2023
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
It brings numerous useful features together in a quite intuitive interface.
What do you dislike about the product?
It takes up a lot of RAM and configaration is also a hassle.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
We use this for pilot study of our web applications before deployment.
Information Technology and Services
Quick and Easy Way to Set Up Local Hosting
Reviewed on Jul 15, 2023
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
When I started on my site I wanted to test things out locally before jumping on a dedicated host, XAMPP is quite intuitive and it has an easily configurable environment. It's great for people who want to start out with their web dev journey.
What do you dislike about the product?
The first few hours of setting it up can be quite challenging, although I'm not really finding a lot of negatives with using the program, some QOL upgrade re settings would be great.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Local Hosting, quick tools to via WSL to run Apache and MySQL, but it's great for because it has a pre-configured apache webserver, php stack, and mysql server + phpMyAdmin so you can get started with programming / configuring your website right away.
Shifali S.
Use XAMPP server for your Projects.
Reviewed on Jul 14, 2023
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
It helps developers in giving such a nice environment so they can easily host there website or some other applications using XAMPP server I will totally recommend this.
What do you dislike about the product?
You might face issues in installation as your system should be compatible and system configuration should be enough to run the XAMPP server smoothly else it pretty good.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Once your development is done so you need some platform where you will host your website and test all the functioning of it so XAMPP provides you the platform to host your things.