We’re excited to announce the general availability of our new Blackboard AMI, now accessible to all partners and clients starting May 26, 2025 via Anthology Support Portal!
The Blackboard AMI is now officially available through the Anthology Support Portal. This new approach allows you to download the AMI image and install it directly in your own AWS environment—giving you greater flexibility and control.
Key Highlights:
Access via Anthology Support Portal (no longer through AWS Marketplace)
Only cost is based on your AWS resource usage
Blackboard basic license remains free for Anthology developer community
New developer AMIs will be released as VMDK files within 90 days of each prior release. To get started, download the AMI Blackboard Integration.Then, follow the instructions at: https://docs.anthology.com/docs/developer-amifromvmdk
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: Who can access the new Blackboard AMI?
A: Starting May 26, 2025, the AMI is available to all Anthology partners and clients.
Q: Where do I access the AMI?
A: Through the Anthology Support Portal Blackboard Integration AMI. You’ll need to download the image and install it in your own AWS account.
Q: Is there a cost to use the AMI?
A: The Blackboard license remains free. The only cost is based on your AWS resource consumption.
Q: What if I need to migrate from an older AMI?
A: You’ll need to download and install the latest VMDK release before your current license expires to migrate your data. https://docs.anthology.com/docs/developer-amifromvmdk
Q: Will developer AMIs continue to be updated?
A: Yes, new developer AMIs will be released as VMDK files within 90 days of each prior release.
Q: Who can I contact for support or to provide feedback?
A: Submit a ticket via our support portal if you encounter any limitations, if you still don’t have support portal access email [email protected]
Q: What if I’m not yet an Anthology partner?
A: Please become a Community or Developer Network partner. Register at https://www.anthology.com/integration-partnerships/become-a-partner
We appreciate your continued partnership and look forward to your feedback as we continue to enhance this offering.
Best regards,
Anthology Partnerships Team