Sold by: ACAY SOFTWARE LLC
Deployed on AWS
AWS Free Tier
This product has charges associated with it for automated deployment, security hardening, first boot credential generation, system optimization, and support services provided by Acay Software LLC.
Overview
Image
Joomla-Mainpage
Image
Joomla-Content
Image
Joomla-Components
This is a repackaged open source software product wherein additional charges apply for professional support, enterprise security hardening, automated deployment configuration, performance optimization, and ongoing maintenance services provided by Acay Software LLC.
WHAT YOU ARE PAYING FOR
Professional AMI configuration and optimization for AWS EC2 Security hardening with SSH hardening and UFW firewall Automated first boot deployment with unique credential generation Technical support for deployment and configuration
ABOUT JOOMLA
Joomla is one of the world's most popular open source content management systems, powering millions of websites ranging from small business sites to large scale enterprise portals and government platforms. With nearly two decades of active development, Joomla offers a flexible content architecture, multilingual support out of the box, granular user access control, and a vast ecosystem of extensions and templates. Whether building a corporate website, an online community, an e commerce storefront, or a complex publishing platform, Joomla provides the structure and extensibility to support it. Licensed under the GNU General Public License v2, Joomla is free to use, modify, and distribute.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Joomla 5.4.5 (Latest Stable Release) Ubuntu 24.04 LTS with security support until 2029 Apache 2.4 with PHP 8.3 FPM and OPcache MySQL 8.0 with security hardening and localhost only binding Certbot pre installed for free SSL via Let's Encrypt UFW firewall pre configured
AUTOMATED FIRST-BOOT DEPLOYMENT
Each instance launched from this AMI goes through a one time automated initialization that creates a unique database user and password, updates Joomla configuration, generates a unique administrator account, and writes all credentials to ~/credentials.txt. The system is fully operational within 2 to 3 minutes of launch.
GETTING STARTED
- Launch an EC2 instance from this AMI with an SSH key pair
- Open ports 22, 80, and 443 in your security group
- Wait 2 to 3 minutes for first boot to complete
- SSH in and run: cat ~/credentials.txt
- Open http://YOUR_IP in your browser to view the site
- Sign in at http://YOUR_IP/administrator
RECOMMENDED INSTANCE TYPES
Personal sites and development: t3.small or t3.medium Business websites: t3.large or t3.xlarge High traffic publishing: t3.2xlarge or larger
SSL AND CUSTOM DOMAIN SETUP
After pointing your domain to the instance Elastic IP: sudo certbot --apache -d yourdomain.com HTTPS will be configured automatically with auto renewal enabled.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS AND DEPENDENCIES
Minimum recommended instance type: t3.small (2 vCPU, 2 GB RAM) Minimum storage: 20 GB EBS volume recommended An EC2 key pair is required for SSH access Ports 22, 80, and 443 must be open in the security group IMDSv2 is used during first boot to retrieve instance metadata No external packages or dependencies are downloaded at launch time
PRODUCT LIMITATIONS
Single node deployment, high availability and clustering not included by default HTTPS is not pre configured, an SSL certificate must be installed post launch SMTP is not pre configured, email settings must be configured in Joomla admin OS and application updates are the responsibility of the customer An Elastic IP is recommended for production use
SUPPORT
Contact: info@acaysoftwarellc.com Website: https://acaysoftwarellc.com
ABOUT ACAY SOFTWARE LLC
Acay Software LLC delivers production grade cloud deployment solutions on AWS, specializing in hardened AMIs with enterprise security configurations, automated initialization systems, and professional support services.
JOOMLA LICENSE
Joomla is free and open source software licensed under the GNU General Public License v2.0. Charges on this listing apply exclusively to the professional AMI configuration, security hardening, automated deployment infrastructure, and support services provided by Acay Software LLC.
Highlights
- Production ready Joomla 5.4.5 on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS, automated first boot generates unique credentials per instance, configures the database connection, and creates the admin account with zero manual intervention.
- Enterprise security hardening included: key only SSH access, root login disabled, UFW firewall pre configured, MySQL localhost only binding, and no shared default credentials across instances.
- One of the world's most popular open source CMS platforms with nearly two decades of development, multilingual support, granular access control, and a vast extension ecosystem, supported by Acay Software LLC.
Details
Sold by
Categories
Delivery method
Delivery option
64-bit (x86) Amazon Machine Image (AMI)
Latest version
Operating system
Ubuntu 24.04
Deployed on AWS
New
Introducing multi-product solutions
You can now purchase comprehensive solutions tailored to use cases and industries.
Features and programs
Financing for AWS Marketplace purchases
AWS Marketplace now accepts line of credit payments through the PNC Vendor Finance program. This program is available to select AWS customers in the US, excluding NV, NC, ND, TN, & VT.
Pricing
Pricing is based on the duration and terms of your contract with the vendor. This entitles you to a specified quantity of use for the contract duration. If you choose not to renew or replace your contract before it ends, access to these entitlements will expire.
Additional AWS infrastructure costs may apply. Use the AWS Pricing Calculator to estimate your infrastructure costs.
Dimension | Description | Cost/month |
|---|---|---|
Joomla License | Production-ready Joomla AMI deployment with support by Acay Software LLC | $250.00 |
Vendor refund policy
This product is billed based on actual EC2 instance usage hours. You may terminate your instance at any time to stop all charges. No refunds are issued for partial usage periods already billed. For billing questions or disputes, contact info@acaysoftwarellc.com before opening a claim through AWS Marketplace.
Legal
Vendor terms and conditions
Upon subscribing to this product, you must acknowledge and agree to the terms and conditions outlined in the vendor's End User License Agreement (EULA) .
Content disclaimer
Vendors are responsible for their product descriptions and other product content. AWS does not warrant that vendors' product descriptions or other product content are accurate, complete, reliable, current, or error-free.
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
RELEASE: Joomla 5.4.5 on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS Release Date: June 2026 Prepared by: Acay Software LLC
INCLUDED SOFTWARE VERSIONS
Joomla 5.4.5 (Latest Stable) Ubuntu 24.04.4 LTS PHP 8.3 with OPcache and required extensions MySQL 8.0 Apache 2.4 Certbot pre installed UFW firewall pre configured
AUTOMATED FIRST BOOT SYSTEM
Each new instance launch triggers a one time initialization sequence: Waits for MySQL to become fully available before proceeding Retrieves instance metadata (ID and public IP) via IMDSv2 Falls back to private IP if no public IP is assigned Creates a unique MySQL database user with a randomly generated password Updates Joomla configuration.php with new database credentials Creates a fresh admin account with unique username and password Writes all credentials to ~/credentials.txt with owner only permissions Creates a lock file to prevent re execution on subsequent reboots
SECURITY HARDENING APPLIED
SSH PermitRootLogin: disabled SSH PasswordAuthentication: disabled MySQL root: auth_socket (no password) MySQL bind address: 127.0.0.1 Apache ServerTokens: Prod Apache ServerSignature: Off UFW: active, ports 22/80/443 only No hardcoded credentials in AMI No shared passwords across instances IMDSv2 enforced
KNOWN LIMITATIONS
HTTPS not pre configured, SSL certificate required after launch SMTP not pre configured, email settings must be configured in Joomla admin Single node only, no built in HA or clustering Elastic IP not included by default
OPEN SOURCE NOTICE
Joomla is free and open source software licensed under the GNU General Public License v2.0. Source code is available at https://github.com/joomla/joomla-cms
SUPPORT
Email: info@acaysoftwarellc.com Website: https://acaysoftwarellc.com
Additional details
Usage instructions
CONNECTING TO YOUR INSTANCE
After launching, wait 2 to 3 minutes for first boot to complete.
Connect via SSH: ssh -i your-key.pem ubuntu@YOUR_PUBLIC_IP
Retrieve your login credentials: cat ~/credentials.txt
The file contains your Joomla admin username, password, and database details.
ACCESSING JOOMLA
Front end: http://YOUR_PUBLIC_IP
Admin login: http://YOUR_PUBLIC_IP/administrator
Sign in with the username and password from credentials.txt. Change your administrator password immediately after first login.
SECURITY GROUP REQUIREMENTS
TCP 22, SSH administration TCP 80, Web access TCP 443, HTTPS after SSL setup
Restrict port 22 to your own IP address for better security.
RECOMMENDED INSTANCE TYPES
Personal site / development: t3.small or t3.medium Business website: t3.large or t3.xlarge High traffic publishing: t3.2xlarge or larger
SSL AND DOMAIN CONFIGURATION
- Assign an Elastic IP to keep a stable address
- Point your domain DNS A record to the Elastic IP
- Run the following command on the instance: sudo certbot --apache -d yourdomain.com
- HTTPS will be fully configured with auto renewal
CHECKING SERVICE STATUS
sudo systemctl status apache2 sudo systemctl status mysql sudo systemctl status php8.3-fpm
RESTARTING SERVICES
sudo systemctl restart apache2 sudo systemctl restart php8.3-fpm sudo systemctl restart mysql
VIEWING FIRST BOOT LOG
sudo cat /var/log/joomla-first-boot.log
IMPORTANT NOTES
credentials.txt is readable only by the ubuntu user (chmod 600) The first boot script runs only once, rebooting will not regenerate credentials Each launched instance receives completely unique credentials Root SSH login is permanently disabled, always connect as ubuntu Password based SSH is disabled, an EC2 key pair is always required For production use, an Elastic IP and SSL certificate are strongly recommended
Support
Vendor support
Technical support for this product is provided by Acay Software LLC.
Support contact: Email: info@acaysoftwarellc.com Website: https://acaysoftwarellc.com
Support scope includes: Instance launch and configuration guidance First boot initialization troubleshooting Credentials retrieval assistance Joomla web interface access issues Apache, PHP, and MySQL service diagnostics AWS security group and networking guidance SSL certificate installation walkthrough
Support scope does not include: Custom Joomla extension or template development Third party integration debugging Data migration from other CMS platforms Content strategy or editorial workflow consulting
Response times may vary based on request complexity and business hours.
AWS infrastructure support
AWS Support is a one-on-one, fast-response support channel that is staffed 24x7x365 with experienced and technical support engineers. The service helps customers of all sizes and technical abilities to successfully utilize the products and features provided by Amazon Web Services.
Similar products
Ready to run, free Joomla with performance web server
This product has charges associated with it for support & maintenance. Joomla Server on AWS comes pre-installed with the full LAMP stack (Apache Web Server, PHP, MySQL, PHPMyadmin) on Debian Server.
This product has charges associated with it for automated deployment, security hardening, first-boot credential generation, system optimization, and support services provided by ORHAKSS LLC.
This product has charges associated with it for seller support. Joomla is an open-source content management system (CMS) that helps you build, organize, and manage websites with ease. It offers flexibility, extensibility, and a strong community for support.
This product has charges associated with it, which includes support from Cloud Infrastructure Services. Joomla Server on AWS comes pre-installed with the full LAMP stack (Apache Web Server, PHP, MySQL, PHPMyadmin) on Ubuntu Server.
Customer reviews
No customer reviews yet
Be the first to review this product . We've partnered with PeerSpot to gather customer feedback. You can share your experience by writing or recording a review, or scheduling a call with a PeerSpot analyst.