Complete install packages: Difference between revisions

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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.

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-*Return to [[Windows installation]]
+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].
-From November 2005, complete install packages are available from [http://download.moodle.org/ Moodle Downloads].
+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.
-These packages allow Moodle to be installed, along with the prerequisites i.e. PHP, a web server and database (Apache and MySQL in this case) on most recent  computers using a Windows operating system.  Using one of these packages is likely to be easier than using the EasyPHP method detailed below.
+There are also additional plugins and contributed modules which can be loaded after a complete install package is installed.
-Versions are available which incorporate a recent STABLE build or a recent UNSTABLE development build. The instructions on the download page provide guidance on which version is likely to be most suitable.
+*Please note the "Generic packages" only contain the Moodle code and this is included in a "complete" package.
-Note: The latest versions included in these packages my not be backwardly compatible with earlier versions of Moodle. Always check version compatibility if you intend to develop materials on a later version of Moodle than the version installed on your "main" Moodle site.
+==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).
-The following are the Read-me instructions from the installation package and will be updated these shortly.
+  + 256 MB RAM (minimum), 512 MB RAM (recommended)
+  + 160 MB free Fixed Disk (more space will be needed depending on user uploads)
-Note: Read [https://docs.moodle.org/en/Windows_installation_using_XAMPP#Troubleshooting Troubleshooting]if you are running Skype.
+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.
-  ApacheFriends XAMPP Lite version 1.5.1
+==Windows install packages ==
-  + Apache 2.2.0
+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.
-  + MySQL 5.0.18
-  + PHP 5.1.1 + PEAR (basis package)
-  + eAccelerator 0.9.4-rc1
-  + XAMPP Control Version 2.1 from www.nat32.com
-  + XAMPP Security 1.0
-  + SQLite 2.8.15
-  + OpenSSL 0.9.8a
-  + phpMyAdmin 2.7.0 pl1
-  + Webalizer 2.01-10
-  + Zend Optimizer 2.5.10a
-* System Requirements:
-  + 64 MB RAM (recommended)
-  + 160 MB free Fixed Disk
-  + Windows 98, ME
-  + Windows NT, 2000, XP (Recommended)
-QUICK INSTALLATION:
+*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.
-[Step 1: Unpack the package to your usb stick or a partition of your choice.
+==Mac install packages ==
-There it must be on the highest level like E:\ or W:\. It will
+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.
-build E:\xampplite or W:\xampplite or something like this. Please do not
-use the "setup_xampp.bat" for an USB stick installation!]
-Step 1: Unpack the package into a directory of your choice. Please start the
+Have a lot of fun! Viel Spaß! Bonne Chance!
-"setup_xampp.bat" and beginning the installation. Note: XAMPP makes no
-entries in the windows registry and no settings for the system variables.
-Step 2: If installation ends successfully, start the Apache 2 with
-"apache_start".bat", MySQL with "mysql_start".bat". Stop the MySQL
-Server with "mysql_stop.bat". For shutdown the Apache HTTPD, only
-close the Apache Command (CMD).
-Step 3: Start your browser and type http://127.0.0.1 or
-http://localhost in the location bar. You should see our pre-made
-start page with certain examples and test screens.
-Step 4: PHP (with mod_php, as *.php, *.php4, *.php3, *.phtml), Perl
-by default with *.cgi, SSI with *.shtml are all located in
-=> \xampplite\htdocs\.
-Beispiele (Examples):
-=> \xampplite\htdocs\test.php => http://localhost/test.php
-=> \xampplite\myhome\test.php => http://localhost/myhome/test.php
-Step 5: XAMPP UNINSTALL? Simply remove the "xampp" Directory.
-But before please shutdown the apache and mysql.
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-PASSWORDS
-) MySQL
-user: root
-password:
-(means no password!)
-) WEBDAV:
-user: wampp
-password: xampp
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-ONLY FOR NT SYSTEMS
-(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!
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-A matter of security (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
+==See also==
-    may access.
+*[[Administrator_documentation]] for links that help configure Moodle.
+*'''Mac installation'''
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+**[[Complete Install Packages for Mac OS X]]
+*'''[[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.
-Have a lot of fun! Viel Spaß! Bonne Chance!
+[[es:Paquetes_para_Instalaci%C3%B3n_Completa]]
+[[pl:Kompletne pakiety instalacyjne]]
+[[ja:コンプリート・インストールパッケージ]]
 [[Category:Administrator]]
 [[Category:Installation]]

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Complete install packages: Difference between revisions

Latest revision as of 14:13, 3 September 2010

Contents

System requirements

Windows install packages

Mac install packages

See also