FlatPress

FlatPress 1.5.0 on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS with Free Maintenance Support by kCloud

FlatPress on Ubuntu 24.04, with maintenance support from kCloudHubs, is a repackaged open-source offering available on the AWS Cloud Marketplace. FlatPress is a lightweight blogging platform written in PHP that uses a flat-file storage system, meaning it does not require a traditional database like MySQL or MariaDB.

FlatPress stores posts, settings, and comments as simple files on the server rather than a database.

Key Highlights of FlatPress

• Flat-file storage (no MySQL/MariaDB needed)
• Quick setup using a web-based installer
• Lightweight and easy to run on small EC2 instances
• Extendable using community plugins
• Simple backups (copy the folder)

Core Technical Benefits (FlatPress Architecture)

1) No Database Required (Flat-File Design)

FlatPress stores everything as files, which means:

• no DB installation
• no DB tuning
• no DB administration

It reduces operational effort and simplifies deployment.

2) Lightweight Stack + Low Overhead

FlatPress only needs:

• PHP
• a web server like Apache or Nginx

That makes it a minimal web application stack, ideal for lightweight AWS hosting.

3) Fast Deployment + Easy Maintenance

FlatPress is easy to deploy because it is mainly:

• upload files
• run the web installer
• start blogging

No complex setup or database wiring required.

4) Easy Backup and Recovery

Backups are straightforward:

• copy the FlatPress directory (files + content)
• store in S3/EBS snapshot

Recovery is just as simple - restore the folder and relaunch.

5) Reduced Attack Surface

Because there is no database layer:

• fewer services to secure
• fewer ports and components involved

Security focus stays mainly on:

• file permissions
• OS hardening
• web server settings

AWS Marketplace Technical Advantages

AMI-Based Deployment

Using AWS Marketplace AMI deployment gives you:

• a pre-configured environment
• faster provisioning on EC2
• fewer manual install steps

Easy AWS Scaling

FlatPress scales easily with AWS infrastructure:

• upgrade EC2 instance type when traffic grows
• adjust the EBS volume size for storage needs

Works Smoothly with AWS Operations

FlatPress deployments align well with standard AWS patterns:

• VPC for network isolation
• Security Groups for inbound access control
• EBS for storage and snapshots
• centralized billing via AWS Marketplace

Billing + Procurement Benefits

AWS Marketplace helps with:

• consolidated billing in your AWS invoice
• simplified procurement and tracking

FlatPress on Ubuntu 24.04 with kCloudHubs Support

Optional kCloudHubs support (listing dependent) may include:

• patch/update guidance
• troubleshooting help
• operational support for production setups