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Complete install packages are available from [http://download.moodle.org/ Moodle Downloads].  The complete installs are designed for new installations on a Windows computer/server. There are other downloads for Linix, Mac and Window Operating Systems that may involve more customization of configuration files.
Complete install packages are designed for new installations on a small server or standalone computer.  They are available from [http://download.moodle.org/ Moodle Downloads].


The complete install packages allow Moodle to be installed, along with the prerequisites, including a web server, PHP and database (Apache and MySQL in this case) on computers using a more recent Windows operating system.   
There are two types of "complete install packages": one set for [[Complete install packages for Windows|Windows]] and another for [[Complete Install Packages for Mac OS X|Mac]] operating systems.  However, there are other options to install Moodle on larger servers or with different databases.


Several versions of the complete install package are available. The instructions on the download page provide guidance on which version is likely to be most suitable.
There are also additional plugins and contributed modules which can be loaded after a complete install package is installed.


Note: The latest complete install package version components, may not be backwardly compatible. Always check version compatibility of each compontent if you intend to develop materials on a later version of Moodle than the version installed on your "main" Moodle site.  In short, complete install packages are designed for first time install on a "clean" machine.  
*Please note the "Generic packages" only contain the Moodle code and this is included in a "complete" package.


==System requirements==
==System requirements==
  + 64 MB RAM (recommended)
The complete install packages allow Moodle to be installed, along with the prerequisites that includes a web server, database and scripting language (Apache, MySQL and PHP in this case).
  + 160 MB free Fixed Disk
  + Windows 98, ME
  + Windows NT, 2000, XP (Recommended)


==Quick installation XP==
  + 256 MB RAM (minimum), 512 MB RAM (recommended)
Step 1: Unpack the file you download to a drive or partition of your choice and let the default create C:\moodle or W:\moodle or something like this. In order not to edit any files with a text or php editor, rename the name of the top folder from moodle to C:\xampplite or W:\xampplite.
  + 160 MB free Fixed Disk (more space will be needed depending on user uploads)


Step 2: Start the "setup_xampp.bat" in this top folder.  This will configure Xammplite. Note: XAMPP makes no entries in the windows registry and no settings for the system variables.  
Note: The latest complete install package version components, may not be backwardly compatible. Always check version compatibility of each component if you intend to develop materials on a later version of Moodle than the version installed on your "main" Moodle site.  In short, complete install packages are designed for first time install on a "clean" machine.


Step 3: Now you are ready to start your webserver.  Use the Xampp_start file.  Once the Xampp_start is open, don't close it, use Xampp_stop.  Xampp program(s) control both Apache and MySQL.  Alternatively you can individually start and stop Apache and MySQL with the bat files found in the top folder such as C:\xampplite .
==Windows install packages ==


Step 4: Start your browser and type http://127.0.0.1 or http://localhost in the address bar. You will either start your first time Moodle installation or if it is already install enter your homepage.
The''' [[Complete install packages for Windows]]''' page has the best instructions for the Windows packages. The 2008 download packages uses XAMPP to provide the Apache, MySQL and PHP in a format that crosses  most stand-alone Windows platforms, and of course Moodle. The Xampp installer should not be considered suitable for anything more than single user or very small LAN use.


==Passwords==
*For installation on any '''Windows server''', for a larger installation, it is good practice to perform a manual install (see the manual installation section in [[Windows_installation|Windows Installation]]) of a Standard Moodle package.


1) MySQL
==Mac install packages ==
 
The '''[[Complete Install Packages for Mac OS X]]''' page has the best instructions for the Mac OS packages. The 2008 download packages uses MAMP to provide the Apache, MySQL and PHP files along with Moodle.
user: root
password:
(means no password!)
 
2) WEBDAV:
 
user: wampp
password: xampp
 
 
== Install for NT servers==
(NT4 | windows 2000 | windows xp)
 
\xampplite\apache\apache_installservice.bat =
==> Install Apache 2 as service 
 
\xampplite\apache\apache_uninstallservice.bat =
==> Uninstall Apache 2 as service 
 
\xampplite\mysql\mysql_installservice.bat =
==> Install MySQL as service 
 
\xampplite\mysql\mysql_uninstallservice.bat =
==> Uninstall MySQL as service 
 
==> After all Service (un)installations, better restart system!
 
== Security matters (A MUST READ!)==
 
As mentioned before, XAMPP is not meant for production use but only for developers
in a development environment. The way XAMPP is configured is to be open as possible
and allowing the developer anything he/she wants. For development environments this
is great but in a production environment it could be fatal. Here a list of missing security
in XAMPP:
 
The MySQL administrator (root) has no password.
The MySQL daemon is accessible via network.
phpMyAdmin is accessible via network.
Examples are accessible via network.
 
To fix most of the security weaknesses simply call the following URL:
 
http://localhost/security/
 
The root password for MySQL + phpMyAdmin and also a XAMPP directory protection can being established here.
 
==Apache Notes==
 
(1) In contrast of apache 1.x, you can not stop the apache2 with the command "apache -k shutdown". These functions only for an installations as service by NT systems. So, simply close the Apache START command for shutdown.
 
(2) To use the experimental version of mod_auth_mysql remove the # in the httpd.conf. Detailed information about this topic can be found on
the left menu of xampp, once you started it.
 
(3) To use Mod_Dav load the Modules mod_dav.so + mod_dav_fs.so in the httpd.conf by removing the # on the beginning of their lines. Then try http://127.0.0.1:81 (not for Frontpage, but for Dreamweaver)
 
==MySQL notes==
 
(1) The MySQL server can be started by double-clicking (executing)
    mysql_start.bat. This file can be found in the same folder you installed
    xampp in, most likely this will be C:\xampp\.
    The exact path to this file is X:\xampp\mysql_start.bat, where
    "X" indicates the letter of the drive you unpacked xampp into.
    This batch file starts the MySQL server in console mode. The first
    intialization might take a few minutes.
   
    Do not close the DOS window or you'll crash the server!
    To stop the server, please use mysql_shutdown.bat, which is located in the same
    directory.
 
(2) To use the MySQL Daemon with "innodb" for better performance,
    please edit the "my" (or "my.cnf") file in the /xampplite/mysql/bin
    directory or for services the c:\my.cnf for windows NT/2000/XP.
    In there, activate the "innodb_data_file_path=ibdata1:30M"
    statement. Attention, "innodb" is not recommended for 95/98/ME.
   
    To use MySQL as Service for NT/2000/XP, simply copy the "my"
    / "my.cnf" file to C:\my, or C:\my.cnf. Please note that this
    file has to be placed in C:\ (root), other locations are not permitted. Then
    execute the "mysql_installservice.bat" in the mysql folder.
   
 
(3) MySQL starts with standard values for the user id and the password. The preset
    user id is "root", the password is "" (= no password). To access MySQL via PHP
    with the preset values, you'll have to use the following syntax:
    mysql_connect("localhost","root","");
    If you want to set a password for MySQL access, please use of mysqladmin.
    To set the passwort "secret" for the user "root", type the following:
    \xampplite\mysql\bin\mysqladmin -u root password secret
   
    After changing the password you'll have to reconfigure phpMyAdmin to use the
    new password, otherwise it won't be able to access the databases. To do that,
    open the file config.inc.php in \xampplite\phpmyadmin\ and edit the
    following lines:   
   
    $cfg['Servers'][$i]['user']            = 'root';  // MySQL user
    $cfg['Servers'][$i]['auth_type']      = 'http';  // HTTP authentificate
 
    So first the 'root' password is queried by the MySQL server, before phpMyAdmin
    may access.
     
 


Have a lot of fun! Viel Spaß! Bonne Chance!
Have a lot of fun! Viel Spaß! Bonne Chance!


==See also==
==See also==
*[[Installation guide - Moodle for Windows on a USB Memory Stick]]
*[[Administrator_documentation]] for links that help configure Moodle.
*Return to [[Windows installation]]
*'''Mac installation'''
*[https://docs.moodle.org/en/Windows_installation_using_XAMPP#Troubleshooting Troubleshooting]if you are running Skype.  
**[[Complete Install Packages for Mac OS X]]
*[[Installing_AMP#Windows]] also repeats the easy install instructions
*'''[[Windows installation]]'''
**[[Complete install packages for Windows]]
**[[Installation guide - Moodle for Windows on a USB Memory Stick]]
**[[Windows 1 computer many servers |Multiple web servers, on 1 computer]] similar to windows installation page, with some tips
**[[Windows_installation_using_XAMPP#Troubleshooting|Troubleshooting]] if you are running Skype.  
**[[Bitnami_Moodle_Stack|BitNami Stack]] Alternate Windows Packages
*[[Installing_AMP]]: AMP stands for Apache, MySQL, PHP. This page has information on other ways to install.
 
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[[Category:Administrator]]
[[Category:Administrator]]
[[Category:Installation]]
[[Category:Installation]]

Latest revision as of 14:13, 3 September 2010

Complete install packages are designed for new installations on a small server or standalone computer. They are available from Moodle Downloads.

There are two types of "complete install packages": one set for Windows and another for Mac operating systems. However, there are other options to install Moodle on larger servers or with different databases.

There are also additional plugins and contributed modules which can be loaded after a complete install package is installed.

  • Please note the "Generic packages" only contain the Moodle code and this is included in a "complete" package.

System requirements

The complete install packages allow Moodle to be installed, along with the prerequisites that includes a web server, database and scripting language (Apache, MySQL and PHP in this case). 

 + 256 MB RAM (minimum), 512 MB RAM (recommended)
 + 160 MB free Fixed Disk (more space will be needed depending on user uploads)

Note: The latest complete install package version components, may not be backwardly compatible. Always check version compatibility of each component if you intend to develop materials on a later version of Moodle than the version installed on your "main" Moodle site. In short, complete install packages are designed for first time install on a "clean" machine.

Windows install packages

The Complete install packages for Windows page has the best instructions for the Windows packages. The 2008 download packages uses XAMPP to provide the Apache, MySQL and PHP in a format that crosses most stand-alone Windows platforms, and of course Moodle. The Xampp installer should not be considered suitable for anything more than single user or very small LAN use.

  • For installation on any Windows server, for a larger installation, it is good practice to perform a manual install (see the manual installation section in Windows Installation) of a Standard Moodle package.

Mac install packages

The Complete Install Packages for Mac OS X page has the best instructions for the Mac OS packages. The 2008 download packages uses MAMP to provide the Apache, MySQL and PHP files along with Moodle.

Have a lot of fun! Viel Spaß! Bonne Chance!

See also

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