WordPress Powered by GlobalSolutions

WordPress is an open-source web software used to create great websites, blogs, and more. It has evolved into a full content management system and so much more through thousands of plugins, widgets, and themes.

We have packaged WordPress with all the required components so web developers can focus on building their sites rather than spending time installing and configuring the application. We packaged this offering with the latest version of WordPress and its dependent components MySQL, Apache, and PHP.

Accessing Your AMI from AWS Marketplace

To get started with your WordPress stack:

Subscribe: Purchase the WordPress AMI from the AWS Marketplace.
Connect via RDP:
- In the AWS Console, select your launched instance and click Connect.
- Choose RDP Client, upload your .pem key file, and decrypt the password using your private key.
- Download the .rdp file and connect using the username Administrator and the decrypted password.

For more information, refer to the AWS Windows Instance Connection Guide.

Installation Paths and Versions

The WordPress stack is installed in standard Windows directories for easy access:

Category	Packages	Version	Location
Website	WordPress	7.0	C:\Apache24\htdocs\wordpress
RDBMS	MySQL	8.0.46	C:\Program Files\MySQL
Web Server	Apache	2.4.67	C:\Apache24
PHP	PHP	8.5.6	C:\PHP
phpMyAdmin	phpMyAdmin	5.2.3	C:\Apache24\htdocs\phpmyadmin

MySQL and phpMyAdmin Credentials

Username	Password
root	Instance_ID

Important: Change these default credentials immediately after initial login for security.

Finding Your Instance ID

To locate your AWS Instance ID:

Log into the AWS Console, select your EC2 instance, and view the details in the lower panel.
Alternatively, after RDP login, check the desktop wallpaper or system info for the Instance ID.

Getting Started

The WordPress offering from GlobalSolutions comes pre-packaged with all the dependent components. All you have to do is subscribe to our AMI and start building your website right away.

Accessing the WordPress Admin Panel

Click the WordPress Admin Login icon on your desktop, or navigate to http://localhost/wordpress/wp-login.php in your browser.
Log in with Username:Administrator and Password:Instance_ID
To access the live site, click the Sample Site icon on your desktop.

After logging in as Administrator, change the default password immediately. You must have a domain name and web hosting configured for your business before others can browse your site.

Making WordPress Accessible from the Web

To access the site outside of localhost using an Elastic IP, follow these steps:

Allocate an Elastic IP in the AWS Console and associate it with your instance.
Edit your wp-config.php file and insert the following lines near the top:

define('WP_HOME','http://elastic-IP/wordpress/');
define('WP_SITEURL','http://elastic-IP/wordpress/');

Restart the Apache Web Server to apply the changes.

Once you have an Elastic IP you can access the site from anywhere via http://elastic-IP/wordpress. Once you configure this Elastic IP in your DNS settings, you can also browse using your domain name at http://domain-name/wordpress.

AWS Cost Optimizer — CloudInsider

Our other popular offering is the AWS Cost Optimizer aka CloudInsider, available in AWS Marketplace. This service has helped our customers save significantly on AWS and other cloud spending. It is easy to subscribe and you can see the savings in minutes.

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Support

For any questions or assistance with our AWS Marketplace offering, reach out to us at support@theglobalsolutions.net.