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Enterprise-grade Drupal 11 Content Management System on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS by Kotschak Ausbau GmbH. Pre-configured LAMP stack with Apache 2.4, MySQL 8.0, and PHP 8.3 optimized for large-scale websites and complex digital platforms. Features automated first-boot configuration with cryptographically secure password generation, multi-layered security hardening via Fail2ban and UFW firewall, SSH protection, and SSL-ready setup. Zero-touch deployment delivers production-ready Drupal installation in under 5 minutes with unique credentials auto-generated for maximum security. Perfect for government agencies, educational institutions, enterprise corporations, healthcare systems, and multilingual international websites requiring advanced content architecture and workflow management.
Overview
DRUPAL 11 CMS - ENTERPRISE CONTENT MANAGEMENT
Kotschak Ausbau GmbH presents professionally configured Drupal 11 on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS for enterprise websites and complex digital platforms.
COMPLETE LAMP STACK
Production-optimized Apache 2.4, MySQL 8.0 with InnoDB, and PHP 8.3 with OPcache, APCu, XML, cURL, GD, mbstring, ZIP, Intl, BCMath, and SOAP. Configured with 512MB PHP memory, 128MB uploads, and 300-second timeout for complex operations.
AUTOMATED DEPLOYMENT
First-boot generates secure passwords using OpenSSL for MySQL root and database user, retrieves instance metadata via IMDSv2, configures services, and creates credentials file. Zero-configuration approach ensures unique security credentials per deployment.
ENTERPRISE SECURITY
Fail2ban intrusion detection, UFW firewall with SSH port 22, HTTP port 80, HTTPS port 443, SSH hardening with root login disabled, MySQL localhost-only binding, Apache security headers, and automated password generation. No default credentials.
SSL READY
Pre-configured Apache SSL module enables immediate HTTPS. Add production certificates or use Let's Encrypt automation. Self-signed certificates included for testing.
DRUPAL 11 FEATURES
Modern Symfony architecture, advanced content modeling, powerful taxonomy, flexible views, comprehensive permissions, multilingual support, media library, workflow tools, revision tracking, RESTful APIs, and extensive module ecosystem.
TECHNICAL SPECS
OS: Ubuntu 24.04 LTS (5-year support) Web: Apache 2.4 with mod_rewrite Database: MySQL 8.0 utf8mb4 PHP: 8.3 with OPcache and APCu Drupal: 11.0.9 stable Architecture: x86-64 HVM Storage: EBS-backed
REQUIREMENTS
Minimum: t2.small (2GB RAM, development) Recommended: t2.medium (4GB RAM, production) High Traffic: t3.large or larger (8GB+ RAM) Storage: 20GB minimum, expand as needed Network: VPC with public subnet
QUICK START
Launch instance, wait 3-5 minutes for automation, SSH and retrieve credentials with "cat credentials.txt", open browser to instance IP, complete Drupal wizard with database credentials, delete installation directory, configure SSL for production, and begin content development.
PACKAGE CONTENTS
Drupal 11 core in Apache root, MySQL "drupal_db" with utf8mb4, Apache HTTP/HTTPS virtual hosts, PHP optimized for Drupal, Fail2ban monitoring, UFW firewall configured, automated credential generation, setup documentation, first-boot log at /var/log/drupal-first-boot.log.
PERFECT FOR
Government websites, educational platforms, enterprise corporations, healthcare systems, non-profit organizations, media publishing, membership communities, e-commerce with Drupal Commerce, intranet applications, headless CMS implementations.
SUPPORT
Professional email support for deployment and configuration. Ubuntu updates via apt repositories. Drupal updates through admin dashboard or Composer. Database backups recommended using AWS services or mysqldump.
ABOUT KOTSCHAK AUSBAU GMBH
Specialized in enterprise cloud infrastructure and professional open-source deployments. Emphasis on security, automation, reliability, and compliance.
LICENSE
Drupal under GNU GPL v2+. Open-source software only, no proprietary components.
CONTACT
Support: info@kotschakausbau.de Website: https://kotschak.com
Highlights
- Enterprise LAMP Stack - Drupal 11 on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS with Apache 2.4, MySQL 8.0, and PHP 8.3 fully optimized for large-scale content management. Includes OPcache bytecode acceleration, APCu data caching, and all required PHP extensions for Drupal enterprise features. Stack configured with 512MB memory and optimized for complex content operations and high-traffic websites.
- Advanced Security Architecture - Multi-layered protection with Fail2ban intrusion detection, UFW firewall, SSH key-only authentication, MySQL localhost binding, and Apache security headers. Every instance generates cryptographically secure unique passwords using OpenSSL. Root login completely disabled and all security best practices implemented for enterprise compliance.
- Zero-Touch Enterprise Deployment - Automated first-boot system configures all services, generates secure credentials, retrieves instance metadata, and prepares production-ready Drupal installation. Launch to fully operational enterprise CMS in under 5 minutes with no manual configuration. SSL-ready Apache virtual hosts included for immediate HTTPS deployment.
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Dimension | Cost/hour |
|---|---|
t2.large Recommended | $0.16 |
t2.micro | $0.02 |
t2.2xlarge | $0.64 |
t2.nano | $0.01 |
t2.small | $0.04 |
t2.xlarge | $0.32 |
t2.medium | $0.08 |
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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
DRUPAL 11.0.9 - INITIAL ENTERPRISE RELEASE BY KOTSCHAK AUSBAU GMBH
This represents the initial AWS Marketplace release of our professionally configured Drupal 11 Content Management System optimized for enterprise deployments, government agencies, educational institutions, and large-scale digital platforms.
WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THIS RELEASE
- Drupal 11.0.9 latest stable release with security updates
- Ubuntu 24.04 LTS with 5-year security support and extended maintenance
- Apache 2.4 web server with mod_rewrite and mod_ssl modules enabled
- MySQL 8.0 database server with InnoDB storage engine and utf8mb4 encoding
- PHP 8.3 with OPcache, APCu, and all required Drupal extensions
- Composer latest version for PHP dependency management
- Automated first-boot configuration and credential generation system
- Cryptographic password generation using OpenSSL for maximum security
- Enterprise security hardening with Fail2ban and UFW firewall
- SSL-ready Apache virtual host configuration for HTTPS deployment
- Production-optimized PHP settings for Drupal enterprise operations
ENTERPRISE FEATURES AND CAPABILITIES
- Advanced content modeling with custom content types and fields
- Powerful taxonomy and categorization system for content organization
- Flexible view system for dynamic content display and filtering
- Comprehensive user permissions and role-based access control
- Multilingual and internationalization support for global deployments
- Media library with image optimization and responsive delivery
- Workflow and moderation tools for content approval processes
- Revision tracking and content versioning for audit compliance
- RESTful web services and JSON API for headless implementations
- Extensive module ecosystem with enterprise-grade extensions
SECURITY FEATURES AND COMPLIANCE
- Automated unique password generation for every instance deployment
- Fail2ban intrusion detection monitoring SSH and web server logs
- UFW firewall configured for secure web traffic and administrative access
- SSH hardening with root login disabled and key-based authentication required
- MySQL localhost-only binding preventing external database access
- Apache security headers protecting against common web vulnerabilities
- No default passwords or hardcoded credentials in any system component
- File system permissions following Drupal security best practices
- Regular security updates through Ubuntu LTS maintenance cycle
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
- Architecture: x86-64 (64-bit Intel and AMD compatible)
- Virtualization: Hardware Virtual Machine (HVM) for optimal performance
- Storage: Elastic Block Store (EBS) backed for data persistence
- Character Encoding: UTF-8 (utf8mb4) full Unicode support
- PHP Memory Limit: 512MB for complex content operations
- Upload Limit: 128MB for large media files
- Execution Timeout: 300 seconds for batch operations
- OPcache Enabled: Bytecode caching for PHP performance
- APCu Enabled: User data caching for application acceleration
DEPLOYMENT AUTOMATION
Instance launches with intelligent first-boot script that automatically configures all system services and security components, generates cryptographically secure unique passwords for MySQL root and database user, retrieves AWS instance metadata including public IP and instance identifier, creates comprehensive credentials documentation with database connection details, prepares Drupal installation with proper file permissions and directory structure, configures Apache virtual hosts for HTTP and HTTPS protocols, and validates system readiness for immediate Drupal installation wizard access.
IDEAL FOR ENTERPRISE USE CASES
Government agency websites requiring accessibility and security compliance, educational institution platforms with complex user hierarchies, enterprise corporate websites serving global audiences with multilingual content, healthcare systems managing sensitive information with regulatory requirements, non-profit organizations with donation systems and volunteer coordination, media publishing platforms with editorial workflows and content scheduling, membership communities with user-generated content and social features, e-commerce implementations using Drupal Commerce for complex catalogs, intranet applications for internal communications and collaboration, and API-first headless CMS architectures for modern application development.
SUPPORT AND UPDATES
Professional email support available Monday-Friday 9 AM - 6 PM CET at info@kotschakausbau.de for deployment assistance and configuration guidance. Ubuntu security updates delivered through standard package repositories. Drupal updates managed through admin dashboard or Composer. Enterprise support agreements available for organizations requiring dedicated assistance.
TECHNICAL CONTACT
Email: info@kotschakausbau.de Website: https://kotschak.com
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Usage instructions
DRUPAL 11 ENTERPRISE DEPLOYMENT GUIDE
STEP 1: LAUNCH EC2 INSTANCE Launch your EC2 instance from this AMI selecting appropriate instance type based on expected traffic and content complexity. Recommended minimum t2.medium for production deployments. Wait 3-5 minutes for automated first-boot configuration to complete.
STEP 2: RETRIEVE DATABASE CREDENTIALS Connect to your instance via SSH: ssh -i your-key.pem ubuntu@YOUR-INSTANCE-IP
View auto-generated database credentials: cat ~/credentials.txt
This file contains Instance ID, Public IP address, MySQL database credentials, and MySQL root password. Save this information securely.
STEP 3: COMPLETE DRUPAL INSTALLATION Open web browser to instance public IP address: http://YOUR-INSTANCE-IP
Follow the Drupal 11 installation wizard:
Database Configuration:
- Database type: MySQL, MariaDB, Percona Server, or equivalent
- Database name: drupal_db
- Database username: drupal_user
- Database password: (from credentials.txt file)
- Advanced options > Host: localhost
- Advanced options > Port: 3306
Site Configuration:
- Site name: Enter your organization or website name
- Site email address: Administrative contact email
- Username: Create administrator username
- Password: Create strong administrator password
- Email address: Administrator email for notifications
Regional Settings:
- Default country: Select appropriate country
- Default time zone: Select operational time zone
STEP 4: SECURE YOUR DEPLOYMENT After installation wizard completes successfully:
Delete installation directory immediately: sudo rm -rf /var/www/html/drupal/sites/default/files/.htaccess
Set proper permissions: sudo chmod 644 /var/www/html/drupal/sites/default/settings.php
Delete credentials file: rm ~/credentials.txt
STEP 5: ACCESS DRUPAL ADMINISTRATION Frontend Website: http://YOUR-INSTANCE-IP Administration Panel: http://YOUR-INSTANCE-IP/user/login
Log in with administrator credentials created during installation.
STEP 6: CONFIGURE SSL CERTIFICATE (RECOMMENDED) For production deployments with HTTPS:
Option A - Let's Encrypt (Free): sudo apt install certbot python3-certbot-apache sudo certbot --apache -d yourdomain.com
Option B - Commercial Certificate: Upload certificate files and configure Apache virtual host in: /etc/apache2/sites-available/drupal-ssl.conf
STEP 7: PRODUCTION CONFIGURATION
- Configure cron jobs for automated maintenance tasks
- Set up backup procedures using AWS Backup or custom scripts
- Configure CDN integration for static asset delivery
- Implement caching layers for performance optimization
- Install required Drupal modules for specific functionality
- Configure SMTP for reliable email delivery
- Set up monitoring and alerting for system health
OPTIONAL: DATABASE BACKUP Create regular backups: mysqldump -u root -p drupal_db > backup.sql
Or use AWS Backup service for automated EBS snapshots.
SUPPORT AND ASSISTANCE For deployment support and technical assistance: Email: info@kotschakausbau.de Website: https://kotschak.com Documentation: https://drupal.org
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SUPPORT SERVICES
Kotschak Ausbau GmbH provides technical support for Drupal 11 AMI deployments.
Hours: Monday-Friday, 9 AM - 6 PM CET Response: Within 24 business hours Email: info@kotschakausbau.de Website: https://kotschak.com
SUPPORT COVERAGE
AMI deployment and configuration, first-boot troubleshooting, MySQL connectivity, Apache setup, PHP configuration, security hardening, SSL installation, AWS deployment questions, and Drupal installation guidance.
RESOURCES
Credentials file in ubuntu home directory, first-boot log at /var/log/drupal-first-boot.log, Drupal documentation at drupal.org, Ubuntu docs, and AWS documentation.
ENTERPRISE OPTIONS
For dedicated support, custom configurations, or enterprise agreements, contact info@kotschakausbau.de .
UPDATES
Ubuntu security updates via apt. Drupal updates through admin dashboard or Composer. MySQL and PHP updates in Ubuntu maintenance cycle.
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