Drupal Migration from Pantheon to AWS: Key Steps and Considerations

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Venkat Reddy of Exemplifi points out that migrating a Drupal site from Pantheon to AWS involves several critical steps for a successful transition. The process begins with codebase retrieval, database download, and removal of Pantheon-specific settings. Next, AWS setup includes configuring an EC2 instance, setting up an optional RDS database, and implementing an Elastic Load Balancer for traffic management. Auto Scaling and Git-based codebase management further ensure flexibility and control.

To optimize storage, Amazon EFS and S3 are recommended for shared files and static assets. SSL setup, CloudFront caching, and CI/CD pipelines streamline deployment while DNS adjustments finalize the launch. Post-launch tasks include smoke testing, URL validation, analytics verification, and enabling search engine indexing. Redirects, backup routines, and security measures like IAM roles round out the migration checklist. Following these structured steps promises a stable, scalable, and secure migration to AWS for Drupal-based sites.

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Migrating a Drupal website from Pantheon to AWS

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Venkat Reddy

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Exemplifi

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https://www.exemplifi.io/insights/migrating-a-drupal-website-from-pantheon-to-aws

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