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Deploy Koha on AWS
Launch a production-ready Koha instance on AWS using our CloudFormation template in under an hour.
Start guide →Migrate to Koha
Move your library data from another ILS to Koha without disrupting patron services.
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Brand your OPAC with your library's logo, colours, and custom CSS without touching core Koha files.
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Harden your Koha installation with our recommended security checklist for AWS-hosted deployments.
Read checklist →Monitoring & Maintenance
Set up CloudWatch alerts, automated backups, and routine maintenance jobs to keep Koha healthy.
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Fix the most frequent Koha and CloudFormation deployment errors, from stack failures to OPAC 500s.
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129 guides across 7 topic areas
AWS & Deployment
18 guidesCloudFormation stacks, EC2 setup, RDS, S3 backups, and cost optimisation for Koha on AWS.
- How to Upgrade Your Koha Server to a New AMI Version
- How to Migrate Your Koha Database to a New AMI Instance
- How to Enable and Verify Automatic S3 Backup
- How to Set Up a Custom Domain and HTTPS/SSL for Koha on AWS
- How to Restore Koha from an S3 Backup
- How to Connect to Your Koha EC2 Server
- Deploy Koha via AMI: Direct EC2 Launch from AWS Marketplace
- Who handles what? Self-Service, Managed Services, and AWS resp...
Koha System
29 guidesInstallation, upgrades, system preferences, crons, plugins, and Koha administration essentials.
- How to Retrieve the Koha Database Username and Password
- How to Reset the Koha Admin Password
- How to Test a Koha Migration with a Small MARC Sample
- Migrating from Symphony to Koha: MARC and Item Data Checklist
- Migrating from Sierra to Koha: Catalogue Data Checklist
- Migrating from Polaris to Koha: MARC, Items, and Matching Rules
- Migrating from Follett Destiny to Koha: What School Libraries ...
- Migrating from Evergreen to Koha: MARC Export Considerations
OPAC & Customisation
28 guidesBrand your OPAC, add custom CSS and JS, configure search, and integrate third-party services.
- Theme Builder Troubleshooting Guide
- Theme Builder Settings Reference
- Theme Builder Permissions and Roles
- Koha Theme Builder™ Documentation Hub
- Theme Families Explained in Koha Theme Builder™
- Koha Theme Builder™ FAQ
- How to Preview, Publish, and Roll Back Theme Builder Changes
- How to Create and Style Custom Pages in Koha Theme Builder™
Library Management
11 guidesCataloguing, MARC records, authority files, classification systems, acquisitions, and circulation.
- Essential Library Terminology Every Librarian Should Know
- What Are Acquisitions in Library Management?
- How to Classify Library Items Using DDC or LCC
- What Is the Library of Congress Classification System?
- What Is the Dewey Decimal Classification System?
- Understanding Z39.50: Essential Protocol for Library Cataloging
- What Are Authority Records in Library Management?
- What Is Cataloging in Library Management?
Operations & Continuity
2 guidesBusiness continuity planning, disaster recovery, and keeping essential services running under pressure.
Migration & Data Preparation
2 guidesMARC repair, catalogue data preparation, format conversion, and migration planning for libraries moving to Koha.
Resources & Guides
16 guidesTerminology references, comparison articles, career resources, and library professional development.
- Koha vs Polaris: Open Source vs Proprietary ILS Comparison
- Koha vs Evergreen: Which Open-Source ILS Is Right for Your Lib...
- Koha vs Follett Destiny: Open Source vs School Library ILS
- Koha vs Alma: Open Source vs Cloud ILS Comparison
- Essential Library Terminology Every Librarian Should Know
- Koha vs OPALS: Comparing Open-Source and Proprietary Library S...
- Koha vs Symphony: Comparing Open Source and SirsiDynix ILS
- Koha vs Sierra: Open Source vs Proprietary ILS Comparison
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