Drupal Framework Transition
UMass Amherst websites using version 9 or earlier of Drupal, the campus web content management system, must transition to the latest supported version of the UMass Amherst Drupal Framework in 2024. This transition is imperative to mitigate significant cybersecurity risks.
Key points to know:
- Departments/units with websites using Drupal 9 or earlier will be provided with the new UMass Amherst Drupal Framework which they can utilize to create their new websites. The new framework has been designed to enhance security and maintain consistent branding with the University’s new website ecosystem and top-tier websites.
- All UMass Amherst Drupal websites using Drupal 9 or earlier, including Drupal 7, will be transitioned to a read-only status on Friday, December 20, 2024. Once in read-only status, content on legacy Drupal websites will remain available, but cannot be updated. Legacy Drupal websites will remain in read-only status for three months at which time they will be decommissioned.
- Plan for a minimum of two weeks processing time when requesting a Drupal Framework development website as well as when requesting a launch date for your Drupal Framework website. An accessibility review will be conducted before launching your new Drupal website.
- Current websites on Drupal 9 or earlier cannot be automatically upgraded or migrated to the latest versions of Drupal. Website managers will need to rebuild their websites in the new Drupal Framework and manually transfer content. The Drupal Framework includes sample starter pages and built-in content blocks.
- Access Drupal Framework tutorials, change logs, and other resources through the UMass Amherst Drupal Framework Resources SharePoint site.