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Guide on Implementing Moodle Learning Management System on Ubuntu 24.04 Server

"Discover the process of setting up Moodle Learning Management System on Ubuntu 24.04 Server for constructing e-learning platforms. Follow this comprehensive installation guide."

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Installing Moodle LMS on Ubuntu 24.04 Server: A Step-by-Step Guide
Installing Moodle LMS on Ubuntu 24.04 Server: A Step-by-Step Guide

Guide on Implementing Moodle Learning Management System on Ubuntu 24.04 Server

This article provides a comprehensive guide on how to install Moodle Learning Management System (LMS) on an Ubuntu 24.04 server. The guide follows the official Moodle documentation, tailored for Ubuntu 24.04 and the Moodle 5.0 stable release.

Step 1: Initial Preparation

  • Ensure you have an Ubuntu 24.04 LTS server with sudo or root access.
  • Update your package lists and base packages:

  • Choose a domain or IP address for your Moodle site. Define a variable for this:

Step 2: Install Web Server (Apache or Nginx)

  • For Apache (recommended for ease):

  • For Nginx (optional alternative):

  • Ensure the web server is running:

Step 3: Install Database Server

  • Moodle supports MariaDB or MySQL. Install MariaDB:

  • Secure MariaDB installation:

  • Log into MariaDB and create Moodle database and user:

Then run in MariaDB shell:

Step 4: Install PHP and Required Extensions

  • Moodle 5.0 requires PHP 8.x. Install PHP and required modules:

  • Restart your web server:

Step 5: Download and Set Up Moodle Code

  • Navigate to the web root directory:

Step 6: Create a Directory for Moodle Data

  • Moodle needs a directory for uploaded files outside of the web root:

Step 7: Configure Apache Virtual Host

  • Create a virtual host file for your Moodle site:

  • Put the following content, replacing with your actual domain or IP:

```apache

```

  • Enable the site and rewrite module, then restart Apache:

Step 8: Finalize Moodle Installation Using Web Interface

  • Open your browser and navigate to
  • Follow the Moodle installation wizard:
  • Select language
  • Confirm paths: Moodle code , Moodle data
  • Enter database details (, , password, )
  • Complete admin account creation and site configuration

Step 9: Post-Installation

  • Check for any missing PHP extensions and errors.
  • Secure your server further with SSL (e.g., using Certbot for Let's Encrypt).
  • Schedule regular backups of Moodle data and database.

This step-by-step guide follows the official Moodle documentation process adapted specifically for Ubuntu 24.04 with Moodle 5.0 stable release[1].

[1] Official Moodle documentation: https://docs.moodle.org/311/en/Installing_Moodle_on_Linux

Written by Christian Wells, @cwells

  1. To enhance your learning experience, you can explore other topics related to education and self-development, such as home-and-garden, lifestyle, data-and-cloud-computing, and technology, all of which can provide additional resources for personal growth and improvement.
  2. While using Moodle for your educational needs, you may find it helpful to make use of technology and data-and-cloud-computing services to supplement your learning materials and collaborate with peers more effectively.
  3. Upon mastering the installation of Moodle, consider diving deeper into the vast world of technology to gain knowledge about advanced software development, networking concepts, or even web design, enabling you to contribute to or even create your own Learning Management System in the future.

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