Get Started In a Few Simple Steps

• Sign up for a free 30-day Acquia Network trial
• Download Acquia Drupal or the Acquia Network Connector modules
• Review the instructions in our Getting Started Guide
• Connect your Drupal 6.x site to the Acquia Network
• Test drive Acquia Search on your site

• Explore the operations and support options in the Acquia Network

Free Trial Overview

Your free 30-day trial will provide an introduction to the technical support and automated network services available to Acquia Network subscribers. Whether you are new to Drupal or you have been building Drupal sites for years, the Acquia Network connects you with professional Drupal technical support and cloud-based services to help you operate and extend your Drupal 6.x website.

The 30-day free trial also includes access to Acquia Search. Quickly index the content on your site and see how result filters, content recommendations and improved performance positively impact the experience of visitors on your site.

The 30-day free trial includes access to our moderated support forums, so you can experience working with our Technical Assistance Center firsthand. When you need more assistance, simply upgrade to a Professional or Enterprise subscription for unlimited support tickets.

Connect with Drupal experts in Acquia support

Acquia's Technical Assistance Center provides commercial grade support for all Drupal 6.x modules, themes, and custom code to help you implement Drupal with confidence. We've built a team of experienced and knowledgeable Drupal support engineers to provide assistance and to extend your in-house expertise, providing technical assistance throughout the process of installing, operating and maintaining your Drupal websites.

Need Drupal? Start with Acquia Drupal

Acquia Drupal is a packaged distribution of the best software from the Drupal community, assembled in a convenient package for easy installation. Acquia Drupal provides a quick on-ramp to simplify the development of Drupal social publishing applications - interactive, community-based publishing websites that combine both editorial and user-generated content.

Test Drive the Acquia Network

The Acquia Network completes the Drupal experience. During your 30-day free trial, you will gain access to Drupal experts, connect to our remote network services including Acquia Search, and communicate with Acquia’s Technical Assistance Center for enterprise-grade support.

Simplify Site Operations

The Acquia Network services enable you to simplify and automate site operations for any Drupal 6.x site. Add the Acquia Network Connector modules to take advantage of remote services for software update management, heartbeat monitoring, code modification detection, remote cron activation and automated spam blocking, helping you operate trouble-free Drupal websites.