Description
Blackboard for REST and LTI Developers AMI is a pre-configured, ready to run image for running Blackboard LMS on Amazon EC2. Developers should use this pre-configured instance to test REST and LTI integrations in the Blackboard LMS and to preview Blackboard. Get the VMDK file to create the AMI here.
Get the VMDK File
Read and Accept the License Agreement, below.
Once you accept, you can then download the VMDK file.
The download is 6-10GB and may take up to an hour.
Start and Run
Convert the VMDK file to an AMI in your AWS account.
To start and run the converted AMI, follow the instructions at https://docs.anthology.com/docs/blackboard/sandbox-envs/welcome.
Disclaimer
Product solely for testing and development in a non-production environment for a period not to exceed ninety (90) days.
Install the Software Product solely in Licensee’s AWS environment.
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IMPORTANT--PLEASE READ CAREFULLY. This Software License Agreement (the "License") is a legal agreement between Anthology Inc., a Florida corporation ("Anthology") and “Licensee,” the recipient of a copy of the .vmdk (virtual machine desk) file that can be converted into an Amazon Machine Image, which product includes computer software, and may include printed materials, and electronic or "online" documentation and/or related items (collectively, the "Software Product"). By downloading, installing, copying, or using the Software Product, Licensee agrees to be bound by the terms and conditions of this License. If Licensee does not agree to all of the provisions of this License, Licensee may not download, install, copy or use the Software Product.
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