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This product has charges associated with it for seller support. Deploy Drupal 11 in minutes with PHP 8.3, nginx, and MariaDB pre-configured. Unique credentials generated per instance. Backed by 24/7 cloudimg support.
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This is a repackaged open source software product wherein additional charges apply for cloudimg support services.
Drupal 11 CMS - Production-Ready on AWS
Launch a fully configured Drupal 11 content management platform on AWS in minutes - no manual installation, no shared credentials, and no complex setup. This AMI eliminates the hours of manual provisioning typically required to stand up a secure Drupal environment, letting your team focus on building content rather than configuring infrastructure.
Why This AMI Over Alternatives
Unlike AMIs that ship with default or shared passwords, every instance of this image generates cryptographically fresh MariaDB and Drupal administrator credentials on first boot. These are stored in a root-only file, meaning no credential is ever reused across deployments. The nginx web server is chosen over Apache for its superior concurrency handling under Drupal workloads, delivering better performance for high-traffic sites without additional tuning.
Application Stack
- Drupal 11 - Latest stable release of the enterprise CMS
- PHP 8.3 with OPcache and all required Drupal extensions
- nginx web server optimized for PHP-FPM workloads
- MariaDB database server
- Composer dependency manager for module and theme installation
- drush command line tool for site administration
- systemd timer running scheduled Drupal cron tasks hourly
Secure First Boot
On first launch, a one-shot systemd service generates unique credentials for both MariaDB and the Drupal administrator account. Passwords are written to a file readable only by root. No default credentials exist in the image at any point. This approach closes the security gap present in AMIs that rely on buyers to manually change shared passwords after deployment.
Compatible AWS Services
This AMI integrates with your broader AWS architecture:
- Amazon S3 - Configure the S3 File System module to offload media storage, reducing EBS costs and enabling CDN delivery
- Amazon CloudFront - Place CloudFront in front of your Drupal instance for global content delivery and DDoS protection
- Amazon SES - Use Simple Email Service for reliable transactional email delivery from Drupal (password resets, notifications, contact forms)
- Amazon RDS - Migrate the local MariaDB to a managed RDS instance for automated backups, Multi-AZ failover, and simplified scaling
Security and Hardening
The image ships with TLS-ready nginx configuration. Buyers should attach an SSL certificate (via AWS Certificate Manager and a load balancer, or Let's Encrypt directly) to enable HTTPS. We recommend enabling EBS encryption for data at rest and configuring security groups to restrict SSH access to trusted IP ranges. The database port is bound to localhost and is not exposed externally.
Use Cases
- Corporate and marketing websites - Launch campaign sites and brand portals with full editorial workflow
- Government and education portals - Multilingual, accessible publishing for public-facing services handling thousands of concurrent visitors
- Intranets and knowledge bases - Internal documentation and collaboration platforms with role-based access
- High-traffic publishing - News and media sites leveraging nginx and OPcache for fast page delivery under load
24/7 cloudimg Support
Every subscription includes around-the-clock technical support from cloudimg engineers via email and live chat. Our team assists with Drupal deployment, upgrades, performance tuning, module configuration, and database administration. Critical issues receive a one-hour average response time.
Getting Started
- Launch the AMI from AWS Marketplace on your chosen instance type
- SSH into the instance as the default user
- Retrieve your unique credentials from the root-only file
- Browse to your instance's public IP or hostname
- Sign in as the Drupal administrator and begin building your site
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Highlights
- Drupal 11 running in minutes, not hours - PHP 8.3 with OPcache, nginx, MariaDB, Composer, and drush are pre-installed and configured. Unlike manual deployments that require installing dependencies, configuring virtual hosts, and securing database access, this AMI delivers a production-ready CMS from first boot. The nginx web server handles concurrent Drupal requests more efficiently than Apache-based alternatives, giving you better performance without manual tuning.
- Security that eliminates shared-credential risk - Every instance generates cryptographically unique MariaDB and Drupal administrator passwords on first boot, stored in a root-only file. This closes the vulnerability present in AMIs that ship with default or published credentials that buyers must remember to change. The database listens only on localhost, and the nginx configuration is TLS-ready for immediate HTTPS enablement via AWS Certificate Manager or Let's Encrypt.
- 24/7 expert support with one-hour critical response - cloudimg engineers provide around-the-clock assistance via email and live chat for Drupal deployment, upgrades, performance tuning, module configuration, and database administration. Critical issues receive a one-hour average response. This is dedicated CMS expertise on demand - not a generic hosting helpdesk - so your team spends time on content strategy rather than infrastructure troubleshooting.
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Dimension | Description | Cost/hour |
|---|---|---|
m5.large Recommended | m5.large | $0.08 |
t3.micro | t3.micro instance type | $0.04 |
t2.micro | t2.micro instance type | $0.04 |
m5dn.2xlarge | m5dn.2xlarge instance type | $0.24 |
c8a.8xlarge | c8a.8xlarge instance type | $0.24 |
c8id.4xlarge | c8id.4xlarge instance type | $0.24 |
d3en.xlarge | d3en.xlarge instance type | $0.12 |
c6in.xlarge | c6in.xlarge instance type | $0.12 |
m8azn.medium | m8azn.medium instance type | $0.04 |
r7a.48xlarge | r7a.48xlarge instance type | $0.24 |
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Refunds available on request.
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Delivery details
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
Initial release of Drupal 11 CMS.
Additional details
Usage instructions
Connect via SSH on port 22 as the default login user for your operating system variant (the user guide lists it per variant). Drupal is served on port 80. Browse to http://<instance-public-ip>/ and sign in at /user/login as the 'admin' user. Retrieve the generated administrator password with: sudo cat /root/drupal-credentials.txt. To enable HTTPS, follow the Let's Encrypt section of the user guide.
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cloudimg Technical Support
cloudimg provides 24/7 technical support for this Drupal AMI via email and live chat. Our engineers specialize in Drupal deployment, configuration, upgrades, performance tuning, module troubleshooting, and MariaDB database administration.
Response Times
- Critical issues (site down, data loss risk): one-hour average response
- General inquiries (configuration help, upgrade guidance): handled during the same business day
How to Reach Us
- Email: support@cloudimg.co.uk
- Live chat: available 24/7
What We Help With
- Initial deployment and credential retrieval
- Drupal core and module upgrades
- Performance tuning (PHP OPcache, nginx, MariaDB query optimization)
- Security hardening and TLS configuration
- Integration with AWS services (S3, CloudFront, SES, RDS)
- Troubleshooting errors and failed updates
- Refund requests and billing inquiries
Recommended Instance Sizing
- Small sites (under 1,000 daily visitors): t3.small or t3.medium with 20 GB EBS
- Medium sites (1,000-10,000 daily visitors): t3.large or m5.large with 50 GB EBS
- High-traffic sites (10,000+ daily visitors): m5.xlarge or larger, consider Amazon RDS for the database tier
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