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Simple calculated question type

2015-11-12T16:59:44Z

Rcollman: /* DO NOT PUT THE = sign in the formula. */ removed as heading, put in bold

{{Questions}}
Simple calculated questions offer a way to create individual numerical questions whose response is the result of a numerical formula which contain variable numerical values by the use of wildcards (i.e '''{x}''' , '''{y}''') that are substituted with random values when the quiz is taken.

The simple calculated questions offers the most used features of the calculated question with a much simpler creation interface.

== My first Simple calculated question ==
As a first example you will create a question asking for the surface of a rectangle. Here are the quick steps we will go over in detail:
*Create the question content with variables shown in {}
*Enter the formula using the variables and set the tolerance
*Determine the range of the generated set of variables that will appear in the question content
*Review the generated set of question contents
*Since it is your first, check your work from a student's view

===Initiating the creation process===

Go to the [[Question bank]], select "create a new question" and in the pop-up window select the Simple calculated.
The Simple calculated question interface will appear.
Give a name to your question in the title.

===The question text===
Fill the question text (note that the '''{param}''' names can be chosen at will.
[[Image:Simple_calculated_first_question_text.jpg]]

===The Correct Answer Formula===
Fill the Correct Answer Formula using the '''{param}''' names used in the question text.
[[Image:Simple_calculated_first_question_formula.jpg]]

===Other answer and response parameters===
You will set the Grade to 100%, as this is the only answer in this question.

Leave the other parameters as they appears ( 0.01 relative means ±1% tolerance).

===Find the '''{param}''' in the formula===
In simple calculated only the '''{param}''' that are in the formula will be used.

In the question text , the '''{param}''' that are in the formula

will appear with there numerical values i.e 6.7 .

Any other {enclosed text} will appear as is i.e. {enclosed text}.

[[Image:Simple_calculated_first_question_find_wild_card.jpg]]

==='''Click on the button'''===

On reload the two {b} and {h} will be displayed.

===Set the minimum and maximum values===
Here the '''{b}''' range has been set to a 15-20 range and

the '''{h}''' range has been set to a 5-10 range

as we want a rectangle with a larger base than height.

[[Image:Simple_calculated_first_question_set_min_max.jpg]]

===Select the number of sets to generate (here 10) and to display(here 2)===
Just to illustrate that you can control the number of values displayed which is useful if you create 100 sets.

Also note the (red) warning that a valid question needs at least one set of {wild card} values.
You will not be allowed to save the question if you don't do the next step.

===Click on the generate button ===
[[Image:Simple_calculated_values.jpg]]

Note the sets are shown in reverse order so the the number indicates how many sets were created.

The two sets illustrate that the variability defined by the Min and Max values.

Note that the formula result is analyzed and

the tolerance limit (here 1% relative) is shown

The correct response that will be shown to the student is also shown.

The 2 decimals where defined are the default values defined as the last parameter under the Correct formula.

===Click on the Save button===

===Test your first Simple calculated question===
On the question bank click on the preview icon.

Enter the result you have calculated yourself or click on the Fill with Correct button.

The values should be identical...
[[Image:Preview_simple_calculated_rectangle_example.jpg]]

Click on the submit button

[[Image:Previewsimple_calculated_rectangle_example_graded.jpg]]

==Editing a Simple Calculated question: Additional comments==

#Set the '''default question grade''' (i.e. the maximum number of marks for this question).
#Set the '''Penalty factor''' (see [[Calculated_question_type#Penalty_factor|Penalty factor]] below).
[[Calculated_question_type#Correct_answer_formula|Correct answer formula syntax]] for further details.
# Choose the '''grade''' that the student will get for this question if they give this answer. This should be a percentage of the total marks available. For example, you could give 100% for a correct answer, and 50% for an answer that is nearly right. '''One of the answers must have a 100% grade'''.
#Determine the '''tolerance''' for error that you will accept in the answer. The tolerance and tolerance type settings combine to give a range of acceptable scores. So, if tolerance = t, correct answer = x and the difference between the user's answer and the correct answer is dx, then the tolerance types are as follows:
##Nominal - mark correct if dx <= t
##Relative - mark correct if dx / x <= t
# The next 2 settings, "Correct answer shows" and "Format" determine the '''precision''' of the Correct answer shown. They are not used for grading.
# Add some '''feedback''' which the student will see if they enter this answer.
# You can specify as many answer formulae as you like - click "Add another answer blank" to add more.
# You can also specify units for the answers. For example, if you enter a unit of 'cm' here, and the accepted answer is 15, then the answers '15cm' and '15' are both accepted as correct. If you add more than one unit, you can also specify a multiplier. So, if your main answer was 5500 with unit W, you can also add the unit kW with a multiplier of 0.001. This means that the answers '5500', '5500W' or '5.5kW' would all be marked correct. Note that the accepted error is also multiplied, so an allowed error of 100W would become an error of 0.1kW.

==== Penalty factor ====

The 'penalty factor' only applies when the question is used in a quiz using adaptive mode - i.e. where the student is allowed multiple attempts at a question even within the same attempt at the quiz. If the penalty factor is more than 0, then the student will lose that proportion of the '''maximum''' grade upon each successive attempt. For example, if the default question grade is 10, and the penalty factor is 0.2, then each successive attempt after the first one will incur a penalty of 0.2 x 10 = 2 points.

==Correct answer formula syntax ==

'''DO NOT PUT THE = sign in the formula'''

* In the recent versions of the calculated question type, you could have more than one answer formula and applied a specific grading value to each of them as long as there is at least one 100% correct answer formula. If more than one correct answer formula input field are displayed when editing, your site has the multiple answer feature.

* As a general rule, write these formulas like you would in a calculator e.g. <code>3 + 5 * sin(3/{x})</code> A notable exception is exponentiation, where x3 cannot be entered as <code>{x}^3</code>, but instead should be entered as <code>pow(x, 3)</code>.
* Each function's placeholders and other arguments should be in parentheses (brackets). For example, if you want students to calculate the sine of one angle and cosine of two times of another angle, you would enter <code>sin({a}) + cos({b}*2)</code>.
* It's usually better to have too many parentheses (brackets) than too few. The server won't care, and the more specific you are about what you mean, the more likely it will like your complex formulas.
* There is no implicit multiplication. To you, the human editor, "5(23)" or "5x" may seem perfectly obvious. To the server doing the math, it's crazy talk and won't be understood. Always use the "*" for multiplication.
* Any special mathematical function must have parentheses around its values. Take the sine function in the first bullet point for instance. Notice that the ''3 / x'' is wrapped in parentheses (brackets)--this is so the server can understand it properly. Without those parentheses, the server won't know if you mean "(sin 3) / x" or "sin (3 / x)" and will reject the entire formula accordingly.

==Available functions==

The [[Calculated_question_type#Available_functions|available functions]] are the same as for the calculated question type.

==Predefined constants==
Actually there is NO Predefined constant that is allowed other than pi() as a function without parameter.

[[Category:Mathematics]]

[[de:Berechnungsfragen]]
[[es:Tipo de Pregunta Calculada Simple]]
[[zh:計算題]]

[[User:Pierre Pichet|Pierre Pichet]] 00:00, 5 June 2009 (UTC)

Simple calculated question type

2015-11-12T16:57:04Z

Rcollman: /* Test your first Sinple calculated question */ sp correct

{{Questions}}
Simple calculated questions offer a way to create individual numerical questions whose response is the result of a numerical formula which contain variable numerical values by the use of wildcards (i.e '''{x}''' , '''{y}''') that are substituted with random values when the quiz is taken.

The simple calculated questions offers the most used features of the calculated question with a much simpler creation interface.

== My first Simple calculated question ==
As a first example you will create a question asking for the surface of a rectangle. Here are the quick steps we will go over in detail:
*Create the question content with variables shown in {}
*Enter the formula using the variables and set the tolerance
*Determine the range of the generated set of variables that will appear in the question content
*Review the generated set of question contents
*Since it is your first, check your work from a student's view

===Initiating the creation process===

Go to the [[Question bank]], select "create a new question" and in the pop-up window select the Simple calculated.
The Simple calculated question interface will appear.
Give a name to your question in the title.

===The question text===
Fill the question text (note that the '''{param}''' names can be chosen at will.
[[Image:Simple_calculated_first_question_text.jpg]]

===The Correct Answer Formula===
Fill the Correct Answer Formula using the '''{param}''' names used in the question text.
[[Image:Simple_calculated_first_question_formula.jpg]]

===Other answer and response parameters===
You will set the Grade to 100%, as this is the only answer in this question.

Leave the other parameters as they appears ( 0.01 relative means ±1% tolerance).

===Find the '''{param}''' in the formula===
In simple calculated only the '''{param}''' that are in the formula will be used.

In the question text , the '''{param}''' that are in the formula

will appear with there numerical values i.e 6.7 .

Any other {enclosed text} will appear as is i.e. {enclosed text}.

[[Image:Simple_calculated_first_question_find_wild_card.jpg]]

==='''Click on the button'''===

On reload the two {b} and {h} will be displayed.

===Set the minimum and maximum values===
Here the '''{b}''' range has been set to a 15-20 range and

the '''{h}''' range has been set to a 5-10 range

as we want a rectangle with a larger base than height.

[[Image:Simple_calculated_first_question_set_min_max.jpg]]

===Select the number of sets to generate (here 10) and to display(here 2)===
Just to illustrate that you can control the number of values displayed which is useful if you create 100 sets.

Also note the (red) warning that a valid question needs at least one set of {wild card} values.
You will not be allowed to save the question if you don't do the next step.

===Click on the generate button ===
[[Image:Simple_calculated_values.jpg]]

Note the sets are shown in reverse order so the the number indicates how many sets were created.

The two sets illustrate that the variability defined by the Min and Max values.

Note that the formula result is analyzed and

the tolerance limit (here 1% relative) is shown

The correct response that will be shown to the student is also shown.

The 2 decimals where defined are the default values defined as the last parameter under the Correct formula.

===Click on the Save button===

===Test your first Simple calculated question===
On the question bank click on the preview icon.

Enter the result you have calculated yourself or click on the Fill with Correct button.

The values should be identical...
[[Image:Preview_simple_calculated_rectangle_example.jpg]]

Click on the submit button

[[Image:Previewsimple_calculated_rectangle_example_graded.jpg]]

==Editing a Simple Calculated question: Additional comments==

#Set the '''default question grade''' (i.e. the maximum number of marks for this question).
#Set the '''Penalty factor''' (see [[Calculated_question_type#Penalty_factor|Penalty factor]] below).
[[Calculated_question_type#Correct_answer_formula|Correct answer formula syntax]] for further details.
# Choose the '''grade''' that the student will get for this question if they give this answer. This should be a percentage of the total marks available. For example, you could give 100% for a correct answer, and 50% for an answer that is nearly right. '''One of the answers must have a 100% grade'''.
#Determine the '''tolerance''' for error that you will accept in the answer. The tolerance and tolerance type settings combine to give a range of acceptable scores. So, if tolerance = t, correct answer = x and the difference between the user's answer and the correct answer is dx, then the tolerance types are as follows:
##Nominal - mark correct if dx <= t
##Relative - mark correct if dx / x <= t
# The next 2 settings, "Correct answer shows" and "Format" determine the '''precision''' of the Correct answer shown. They are not used for grading.
# Add some '''feedback''' which the student will see if they enter this answer.
# You can specify as many answer formulae as you like - click "Add another answer blank" to add more.
# You can also specify units for the answers. For example, if you enter a unit of 'cm' here, and the accepted answer is 15, then the answers '15cm' and '15' are both accepted as correct. If you add more than one unit, you can also specify a multiplier. So, if your main answer was 5500 with unit W, you can also add the unit kW with a multiplier of 0.001. This means that the answers '5500', '5500W' or '5.5kW' would all be marked correct. Note that the accepted error is also multiplied, so an allowed error of 100W would become an error of 0.1kW.

==== Penalty factor ====

The 'penalty factor' only applies when the question is used in a quiz using adaptive mode - i.e. where the student is allowed multiple attempts at a question even within the same attempt at the quiz. If the penalty factor is more than 0, then the student will lose that proportion of the '''maximum''' grade upon each successive attempt. For example, if the default question grade is 10, and the penalty factor is 0.2, then each successive attempt after the first one will incur a penalty of 0.2 x 10 = 2 points.

==Correct answer formula syntax ==

=== DO NOT PUT THE = sign in the formula. ===

* In the recent versions of the calculated question type, you could have more than one answer formula and applied a specific grading value to each of them as long as there is at least one 100% correct answer formula.
If more than one correct answer formula input field are displayed when editing,
your site has the multiple answer feature.

* As a general rule, write these formulas like you would in a calculator e.g. <code>3 + 5 * sin(3/{x})</code> A notable exception is exponentiation, where x3 cannot be entered as <code>{x}^3</code>, but instead should be entered as <code>pow(x, 3)</code>.
* Each function's placeholders and other arguments should be in parentheses (brackets). For example, if you want students to calculate the sine of one angle and cosine of two times of another angle, you would enter <code>sin({a}) + cos({b}*2)</code>.
* It's usually better to have too many parentheses (brackets) than too few. The server won't care, and the more specific you are about what you mean, the more likely it will like your complex formulas.
* There is no implicit multiplication. To you, the human editor, "5(23)" or "5x" may seem perfectly obvious. To the server doing the math, it's crazy talk and won't be understood. Always use the "*" for multiplication.
* Any special mathematical function must have parentheses around its values. Take the sine function in the first bullet point for instance. Notice that the ''3 / x'' is wrapped in parentheses (brackets)--this is so the server can understand it properly. Without those parentheses, the server won't know if you mean "(sin 3) / x" or "sin (3 / x)" and will reject the entire formula accordingly.

==Available functions==

The [[Calculated_question_type#Available_functions|available functions]] are the same as for the calculated question type.

==Predefined constants==
Actually there is NO Predefined constant that is allowed other than pi() as a function without parameter.

[[Category:Mathematics]]

[[de:Berechnungsfragen]]
[[es:Tipo de Pregunta Calculada Simple]]
[[zh:計算題]]

[[User:Pierre Pichet|Pierre Pichet]] 00:00, 5 June 2009 (UTC)

Calculated multichoice question type

2015-11-12T15:26:03Z

Rcollman: /* Text added to choice */ got rid of example quotes

{{Questions}}
Calculated multichoice questions are like multichoice questions with the additional property that the elements to select can include formula results from numeric values that are selected randomly from a set when the quiz is taken.
They use the same wildcards than Calculated questions and their wildcards can be shared with other Calculated multichoice or regular Calculated questions.

The main difference is that text and the formula can be included in the answer choice as {=...}.

===Text added to choice===
In this example we want the student to see text in the answer along with the answer. Given a question written by the teacher as:
Calculate the area of a rectangle where l = {A} cm and h = {B}cm.

The correct answer choice text written by the teacher would be:
The rectangle's area is {={A}*{B}} cm2.

The correct answer's choice will display as:
The rectangle area is 10.0 cm2

The variables picked by the dataset in the example were {A} = 4.0 {B} = 2.5 .

===Showing a formula as a choice===
In this example, we want the student to demonstrate they know how to correctly factor out a binomial equation. We want every student to have a unique problem to solve.

For example the teacher enters the question as:
Given the binomial equation 3x2+5xy+2y2, where x = {A} and y={B} how would you simplify it before solving it?

The correct choice would be written:
This polynomial can be reduced to (3*{A}+{B})({A}+2*{B}).

This choice would display as:
This polynomial can be reduced to (3+2)(1+4).

==See also==
These sections in the Calculated question type page are useful.
*[[Calculated_question_type#Wildcards_and_datasets|Handling of the wild cards]], *[[Calculated_question_type#Available_functions|available functions]]

[[Category:Mathematics]]

[[de:Berechnete Multiple-Choice-Fragen]]
[[es:Tipo de Pregunta Calculada mutiopción]]
[[fr:Question calculée à choix multiple]]

Calculated multichoice question type

2015-11-12T15:25:22Z

Rcollman: /* Showing a formula as a choice */ display the example differently, no need for quotes

{{Questions}}
Calculated multichoice questions are like multichoice questions with the additional property that the elements to select can include formula results from numeric values that are selected randomly from a set when the quiz is taken.
They use the same wildcards than Calculated questions and their wildcards can be shared with other Calculated multichoice or regular Calculated questions.

The main difference is that text and the formula can be included in the answer choice as {=...}.

===Text added to choice===
In this example we want the student to see text in the answer along with the answer. Given a question written by the teacher as:
"Calculate the area of a rectangle where l = {A} cm and h = {B}cm."

The correct answer choice text written by the teacher would be:
The rectangle's area is {={A}*{B}} cm2.

The correct answer's choice will display as:
The rectangle area is 10.0 cm2

The variables picked by the dataset in the example were {A} = 4.0 {B} = 2.5 .

===Showing a formula as a choice===
In this example, we want the student to demonstrate they know how to correctly factor out a binomial equation. We want every student to have a unique problem to solve.

For example the teacher enters the question as:
Given the binomial equation 3x2+5xy+2y2, where x = {A} and y={B} how would you simplify it before solving it?

The correct choice would be written:
This polynomial can be reduced to (3*{A}+{B})({A}+2*{B}).

This choice would display as:
This polynomial can be reduced to (3+2)(1+4).

==See also==
These sections in the Calculated question type page are useful.
*[[Calculated_question_type#Wildcards_and_datasets|Handling of the wild cards]], *[[Calculated_question_type#Available_functions|available functions]]

[[Category:Mathematics]]

[[de:Berechnete Multiple-Choice-Fragen]]
[[es:Tipo de Pregunta Calculada mutiopción]]
[[fr:Question calculée à choix multiple]]

Calculated multichoice question type

2015-11-12T15:23:43Z

Rcollman: /* Text added to choice */ simple language, however we need to note the correct text filter to display super number in the answer

{{Questions}}
Calculated multichoice questions are like multichoice questions with the additional property that the elements to select can include formula results from numeric values that are selected randomly from a set when the quiz is taken.
They use the same wildcards than Calculated questions and their wildcards can be shared with other Calculated multichoice or regular Calculated questions.

The main difference is that text and the formula can be included in the answer choice as {=...}.

===Text added to choice===
In this example we want the student to see text in the answer along with the answer. Given a question written by the teacher as:
"Calculate the area of a rectangle where l = {A} cm and h = {B}cm."

The correct answer choice text written by the teacher would be:
The rectangle's area is {={A}*{B}} cm2.

The correct answer's choice will display as:
The rectangle area is 10.0 cm2

The variables picked by the dataset in the example were {A} = 4.0 {B} = 2.5 .

===Showing a formula as a choice===
In this example, we want the student to demonstrate they know how to correctly factor out a binomial equation. We want every student to have a unique problem to solve.

For example the teacher enters the question as: "Given the binomial equation 3x2+5xy+2y2, where x = {A} and y={B} how would you simplify it before solving it?"

The correct choice would be written: "This polynomial can be reduced to (3*{A}+{B})({A}+2*{B})."

This choice would display as "This polynomial can be reduced to (3+2)(1+4)."

==See also==
These sections in the Calculated question type page are useful.
*[[Calculated_question_type#Wildcards_and_datasets|Handling of the wild cards]], *[[Calculated_question_type#Available_functions|available functions]]

[[Category:Mathematics]]

[[de:Berechnete Multiple-Choice-Fragen]]
[[es:Tipo de Pregunta Calculada mutiopción]]
[[fr:Question calculée à choix multiple]]

Calculated multichoice question type

2015-11-12T14:55:40Z

Rcollman: Added see also section and comment

{{Questions}}
Calculated multichoice questions are like multichoice questions with the additional property that the elements to select can include formula results from numeric values that are selected randomly from a set when the quiz is taken.
They use the same wildcards than Calculated questions and their wildcards can be shared with other Calculated multichoice or regular Calculated questions.

The main difference is that text and the formula can be included in the answer choice as {=...}.

===Text added to choice===
"Calculate the area of a rectangle where l = {A} cm and h = {B}cm."

The value will be displayed as set by the '''Correct answer shows''' (0,1,2 etc) and '''Format''' (decimals, significant figures).

The Choice text for the correct answer would be:
The rectangle's area is {={A}*{B}} cm2.

The correct answer's choice will display as:
The rectangle area is 10.0 cm2

When {A} = 4,0 , {B} = 2,5 and the '''Correct answer shows''' a score of at least 1 and the '''Format''' is in decimals.
===Showing a formula as a choice===
In this example, we want the student to demonstrate they know how to correctly factor out a binomial equation. We want every student to have a unique problem to solve.

For example the teacher enters the question as: "Given the binomial equation 3x2+5xy+2y2, where x = {A} and y={B} how would you simplify it before solving it?"

The correct choice would be written: "This polynomial can be reduced to (3*{A}+{B})({A}+2*{B})."

This choice would display as "This polynomial can be reduced to (3+2)(1+4)."

==See also==
These sections in the Calculated question type page are useful.
*[[Calculated_question_type#Wildcards_and_datasets|Handling of the wild cards]], *[[Calculated_question_type#Available_functions|available functions]]

[[Category:Mathematics]]

[[de:Berechnete Multiple-Choice-Fragen]]
[[es:Tipo de Pregunta Calculada mutiopción]]
[[fr:Question calculée à choix multiple]]

Calculated multichoice question type

2015-11-12T14:51:58Z

Rcollman: /* Showing a formula as a choice */ 2 added

{{Questions}}
Calculated multichoice questions are like multichoice questions with the additional property that the elements to select can include formula results from numeric values that are selected randomly from a set when the quiz is taken.
They use the same wildcards than Calculated questions and their wildcards can be shared with other Calculated multichoice or regular Calculated questions.

The main difference is that text and the formula can be included in the answer choice as {=...}.

===Text added to choice===
"Calculate the area of a rectangle where l = {A} cm and h = {B}cm."

The value will be displayed as set by the '''Correct answer shows''' (0,1,2 etc) and '''Format''' (decimals, significant figures).

The Choice text for the correct answer would be:
The rectangle's area is {={A}*{B}} cm2.

The correct answer's choice will display as:
The rectangle area is 10.0 cm2

When {A} = 4,0 , {B} = 2,5 and the '''Correct answer shows''' a score of at least 1 and the '''Format''' is in decimals.
===Showing a formula as a choice===
In this example, we want the student to demonstrate they know how to correctly factor out a binomial equation. We want every student to have a unique problem to solve.

For example the teacher enters the question as: "Given the binomial equation 3x2+5xy+2y2, where x = {A} and y={B} how would you simplify it before solving it?"

The correct choice would be written: "This polynomial can be reduced to (3*{A}+{B})({A}+2*{B})."

This choice would display as "This polynomial can be reduced to (3+2)(1+4)."

[[Calculated_question_type#Wildcards_and_datasets|Handling of the wild cards]], and the [[Calculated_question_type#Available_functions|available functions]] is similar to the calculated question type.

[[Category:Mathematics]]

[[de:Berechnete Multiple-Choice-Fragen]]
[[es:Tipo de Pregunta Calculada mutiopción]]
[[fr:Question calculée à choix multiple]]

Calculated multichoice question type

2015-11-12T14:37:35Z

Rcollman: /* Showing a formula as a choice */ add this sub section, will come back to reformat

{{Questions}}
Calculated multichoice questions are like multichoice questions with the additional property that the elements to select can include formula results from numeric values that are selected randomly from a set when the quiz is taken.
They use the same wildcards than Calculated questions and their wildcards can be shared with other Calculated multichoice or regular Calculated questions.

The main difference is that text and the formula can be included in the answer choice as {=...}.

===Text added to choice===
"Calculate the area of a rectangle where l = {A} cm and h = {B}cm."

The value will be displayed as set by the '''Correct answer shows''' (0,1,2 etc) and '''Format''' (decimals, significant figures).

The Choice text for the correct answer would be:
The rectangle's area is {={A}*{B}} cm2.

The correct answer's choice will display as:
The rectangle area is 10.0 cm2

When {A} = 4,0 , {B} = 2,5 and the '''Correct answer shows''' a score of at least 1 and the '''Format''' is in decimals.
===Showing a formula as a choice===
In this example, we want the student to demonstrate they know how to correctly factor out a binomial equation. We want every student to have a unique problem to solve.

For example the teacher enters the question as: "Given the binomial equation 3x^2+5xy+2y^2, where x = {A} and y={B} how would you simplify it before solving it?"

The correct choice would be written: "This polynomial can be reduced to (3*{A}+{B})({A}+2*{B})."

This choice would display as "This polynomial can be reduced to (3+2)(1+4)."

[[Calculated_question_type#Wildcards_and_datasets|Handling of the wild cards]], and the [[Calculated_question_type#Available_functions|available functions]] is similar to the calculated question type.

[[Category:Mathematics]]

[[de:Berechnete Multiple-Choice-Fragen]]
[[es:Tipo de Pregunta Calculada mutiopción]]
[[fr:Question calculée à choix multiple]]

Calculated multichoice question type

2015-11-12T14:25:44Z

Rcollman: created sub category for text example, will add another for showing an equation as choice

{{Questions}}
Calculated multichoice questions are like multichoice questions with the additional property that the elements to select can include formula results from numeric values that are selected randomly from a set when the quiz is taken.
They use the same wildcards than Calculated questions and their wildcards can be shared with other Calculated multichoice or regular Calculated questions.

The main difference is that text and the formula can be included in the answer choice as {=...}.

===Text added to choice===
For example the teacher enters the question as: "Calculate the area of a rectangle where l = {A} cm and h = {B}cm."

The value will be displayed as set by the '''Correct answer shows''' (0,1,2 etc) and '''Format''' (decimals, significant figures).

The Choice text for the correct answer would be:
The rectangle's area is {={A}*{B}} cm2.

The correct answer's choice will display as:
The rectangle area is 10.0 cm2

When {A} = 4,0 , {B} = 2,5 and the '''Correct answer shows''' a score of at least 1 and the '''Format''' is in decimals.

[[Calculated_question_type#Wildcards_and_datasets|Handling of the wild cards]], and the [[Calculated_question_type#Available_functions|available functions]] is similar to the calculated question type.

[[Category:Mathematics]]

[[de:Berechnete Multiple-Choice-Fragen]]
[[es:Tipo de Pregunta Calculada mutiopción]]
[[fr:Question calculée à choix multiple]]

Talk:Calculated multichoice question type

2015-11-12T14:18:46Z

Rcollman: Note to self about possible future example.

== Poor example ==
Apologies because my math stopped at Algebra II many years ago. I am trying to sort out the difference between these calculated question types. I did not see an example of the question being asked. I thought the answer was similar to the calculated except that the teacher can add text.--[[User:chris collman|chris collman]] ([[User talk:chris collman|talk]]) 22:18, 12 November 2015 (AWST)

===Perhaps an additional and more exciting example===
However, when I tried this for the first time, I discovered by mistake that it would also display a formula in the answer. I was wondering about a question that said:

Given the binomial equation 3x^2+5xy+2y^2, where x = {A} and y={B} how would you simplify it before solving it? (Once I discover how to write one in MoodleDocs, I will come back with a correctly formatted example)

The correct choice would be written: "This polynomial can be reduced to (3*{A}+{B})({A}+2*{B})."

This choice would display as "This polynomial can be reduced to (3+2)(1+4)." --[[User:chris collman|chris collman]] ([[User talk:chris collman|talk]]) 22:18, 12 November 2015 (AWST)

Calculated multichoice question type

2015-11-12T13:34:10Z

Rcollman: Made complete sentences, added question, used A & B as dataset variable to sub for l and h

{{Questions}}
Calculated multichoice questions are like multichoice questions with the additional property that the elements to select can include formula results from numeric values that are selected randomly from a set when the quiz is taken.
They use the same wildcards than Calculated questions and their wildcards can be shared with other Calculated multichoice or regular Calculated questions.

The main difference is that the formula is included in the answer choice as {=...}.

For example the teacher enters the question as: "Calculate the area of a rectangle where l = {A} cm and h = {B}cm."

The value will be displayed as set by the '''Correct answer shows''' (0,1,2 etc) and '''Format''' (decimals, significant figures).

The Choice text for the correct answer would be:
The rectangle's area is {={A}*{B}} cm2.

The correct answer's choice will display as:
The rectangle area is 10.0 cm2

When {A} = 4,0 , {B} = 2,5 and the '''Correct answer shows''' a score of at least 1 and the '''Format''' is in decimals.

[[Calculated_question_type#Wildcards_and_datasets|Handling of the wild cards]], and the [[Calculated_question_type#Available_functions|available functions]] is similar to the calculated question type.

[[Category:Mathematics]]

[[de:Berechnete Multiple-Choice-Fragen]]
[[es:Tipo de Pregunta Calculada mutiopción]]
[[fr:Question calculée à choix multiple]]

Glossary settings

2015-11-11T18:06:16Z

Rcollman: /* Entries shown per page */ give example

{{Glossary}}
==Adding a glossary==
To add a glossary:
#With the editing turned on, in the section you wish to add your glossary, click the "Add an activity or resource" link (or, if not present, the "Add an activity" drop down menu ) and choose ''Glossary.'' All settings may expanded by clicking the "Expand all" link top right.

==General==

{|
|[[File:glossarydescription.png|thumb|477px|General settings expanded by default]]
|}
===Name===
Give your new glossary a descriptive name.
===Description===
Describe the purpose of the glossary and provide instructions or background information, links etc. Click the icon top left to expand the toolbars, and drag the bottom right of the text box out to expand it.

===Display description on course page===
If this box is ticked, the description will appear on the course page just below the name of the glossary.
===Is this glossary global?===

Administrators can make a global glossary, with entries linking throughout the whole Moodle site. Any course may contain a global glossary, though the best practice is to place a global glossary on the site front page.

===Glossary type===

Here you can decide whether the glossary will be main or secondary. The glossary system allows you to export entries from any secondary glossary to the main one of the course. In order to do this, you should specify which glossary is the main one. You can only have one main glossary per course.

==Entries==
(These settings are collapsed by default)
{|
|[[File:glossaryentries.png|thumb|300px|Entries settings expanded]]
|}

===Approved by default===
If set to "yes" then new entries appear automatically. If not, then the teacher must approve each one first.
===Always allow editing===
If set to "yes", students can edit their entries at any time. If not, then they can only edit for a certain period (as defined in [[Site policies]]).

===Duplicate entries allowed===
This allows the entry of more than one definition for a given word.
===Allow comments on entries===
Students and teachers can leave comments on glossary definitions. The comments are available through a link at the bottom of the definition.

===Automatically link glossary entries===
If the [[Glossary auto-linking filter]] is enabled by an administrator (see [[Filters]] for further details), then turning this on allows individual entries in this glossary to be automatically linked whenever the concept words and phrases appear throughout the rest of the same course. This includes forum postings, internal resources, week summaries and so on.
{|
|[[Image:Glossaryautolink.png|thumb|400px|An auto-linked word in a forum]]
|}

Note: Enabling linking for the glossary does not automatically turn on linking for each entry - linking needs to be set for each entry individually. If you do not want particular text to be linked (in a forum posting, say) then you should add <nolink> and </nolink> tags around the text. Note that category names are also linked.

==Appearance==
(These settings are collapsed by default)
{|
|[[File:glosssaryappearance.png|thumb|430px|Appearance settings expanded]]
|}

===Display format===

That specifies the way that each entry will be shown within the glossary. The default formats are:

* Simple, dictionary style - This looks like a conventional dictionary with separate entries. No authors are displayed and attachments are shown as links.
* Continuous without author - Like the simple style. Shows the entries one after other without any kind of separation but the editing icons, but only if your theme supports it, you usually have to modify the theme if you want an alternative appearance to the simple setting.
* Full with author - A forum-like display format showing author's data. Attachments are shown as links.
* Full without author - A forum-like display format that does not show author's data. Attachments are shown as links.
* Encyclopedia - Like 'Full with author' but attached images are shown inline.
* Entry list - This lists the concepts as links.
* FAQ - Useful for displaying lists of frequently asked questions. It automatically appends the words QUESTION and ANSWER in the concept and definition respectively.

See [[Glossary FAQ]] for more information on the code for the different display formats.

===Approval display format===
It is possible to set an alternative display format for when entries are approved that can differ from the display format on the course page. This could be useful for instance if a tutor wants to see who made a particular glossary entry before approving it but doesn't want the students' name to be displayed for others on the course page.
===Entries shown per page===
Enter the number of entries to show to the user looking at the glossary activity. For example, the teacher may want to display one definition at a time to a student. The default is 10 entries.

===Show alphabet links===
If set to "yes", users can browse the glossary by letters of the alphabet.
===Show 'ALL' link===
If set to "yes", users can browse all the entries at once
===Show 'Special' link===
If set to "yes", users can can browse the glossary by special characters, such as @ and #.
===Allow print view===
This provides a printer-friendly version link for students. (Teachers are always provided with a printer-friendly version link.)
===Grade to pass===
Here you can set a passing grade for the glossary. This may be connected with [[Activity completion]] and [[Conditional activities]] such that a student will not be able to access a follow up activity until they have obtained the required rating in this glossary.

==RSS==
(These settings are collapsed by default and only visible if RSS has been enabled on the site and for the glossary.)
{|
|[[File:glossaryrss.png|thumb|450px|RSS settings expanded]]
|}

===RSS feed for this activity===

This turns RSS on or off. When set to “None,” the RSS feed is disabled. When set to “Concepts with authors,” the RSS feed will send out the glossary entries with the name of the author. When set to “Concepts without authors,” the RSS feed sends out glossary entries without the name of the author.

===Number of RSS recent articles===

This number sets the number of entries that go out via RSS. If this number is set to 5, then the 5 most recent articles will be sent to subscribers. As new entries get added, the oldest entry gets replaced on the RSS feed. If your glossary gets a lot of posts every day, you will want to set this number high.

When RSS is enabled for your glossary, an orange RSS button appears on the main page (in the upper right-hand side). When a user clicks on the RSS button, they see the [[XML]] code displayed, needed by the news-reader. Once a user has the RSS news-feed link, adding it to a reader is simple and will then display Glossary aggregated information, along with other information they subscribe to.

==Grade==
(This setting is collapsed by default)
Choose the category in which this glossary will appear if ratings are enabled.

==Ratings==
(This setting is collapsed by default)

{|
|[[File:glossaryratings.png|thumb|466px|Ratings settings expanded]]
|}

===Roles with permissions to rate===
Glossary entries can be rated using a [[Scales|scale]]. By default, only teachers can rate glossary entries, though students can be given permission to do so if desired from ''Administration>Glossary administration''. This is a useful tool for giving students participation grades. Any ratings given are recorded in the [[Gradebook|gradebook]].

==Common module settings==
(These settings are collapsed by default.)

See [[Common module settings]]

Note that glossaries at present do not support groups. See MDL-10728. However, you can restrict glossaries to groups by using the Restrict access options. See [[Conditional activities]] for more details.

==Restrict access/Activity completion==
(These settings are collapsed by default)

The Restrict access and Activity completion settings are visible if [[Conditional activities]] and [[Activity completion]] have been enabled in the site and the course.

==Adding a new glossary entry==
See [[Using Glossary]]

==Glossary permissions==
Role permissions for the activity can be changed in ''Settings > Glossary administration > Permissions.''

==Site administration settings==

The glossary module has additional settings which may be changed by an administrator in ''Settings > Site administration > Plugins > Activity modules > Glossary''.

=== Glossary level default settings ===

* glossary_entbypage - Number of Glossary entries shown per page. Default is set to 10.
* glossary_dupentries - Whether or not the Glossary will allow duplicate entries. Default is set to "No".
* glossary_allowcomments - Whether or not the Glossary will accept user comments on its entries. Default is set to "No".
* glossary_linkbydefault - Whether or not a glossary should be automatically linked. Default is set to "Yes".
* glossary_defaultapproval - Whether or not the Glossary will define the approval status of an entry posted by a student. Default is set to "Yes".
* glossary_enablerssfeeds - Enabling of RSS feeds for all glossaries. Default is set to "No". Note: feeds will still need to be turned on manually in the settings for each glossary.

=== Entry level default settings===

* glossary_linkentries - Whether or not glossary entries should be automatically linked. Default is set to "No".
* glossary_casesensitive - Whether or not an entry is case sensitive when linked. Default is set to "No".
* glossary_fullmatch - Whether or not an entry should match the case in the target text by default when linked. Default is set to "No".

=== Display Formats Setup ===

To hide or show any of these entries, simply click on the "eye" icon next to the entry. Clicking on the "writing hand" icon will take you to the settings page for that entry.

==See also==
*[http://youtu.be/y82WI5DJzkE Moodle 2 Glossary] MoodleBites video on YouTube

[[Category:Site administration]]

[[de:Glossar konfigurieren]]
[[ja:用語集エントリを追加/編集する]]
[[es:Configuraciones del glosario]]

Windows installation using XAMPP

2015-10-28T16:43:55Z

Rcollman: /* =Example of a Moodle 2.9 config.php file */ here is image

XAMPP is a fully functional web server package. It is built to test web based programs on a personal computer. It is not meant for online access via the web on a production server. This page describes how to install the XAMPP webserver package of programs and how to install a Moodle standard package on the server which was created.

:''TIP:'' These guidelines are intended for a Standard Moodle installation on a Windows PC for a private or test Moodle installation, not a production (public) site or service. '''XAMPP-lite''' is used to create a [[Complete install packages for Windows]] which has a different installation process.

==Overview==
Note: This page was updated showing an installation for XAMPP 1.7.1 but some older screenshots were kept. It is now October 2015 and XAMPP's current version is 5.6.8 and Moodle's is 2.9.2 going on 3.x. Windows is no longer supporting XP, Windows 10 is the desktop latest and greatest. Some updating is in order. See page comments.

This is a guide for installing XAMPP and Moodle on a computer. The instructions are in the process of being updated. You may find the older instructions in previous versions of MoodleDocs.

An overview of the steps as of 2015:

*Download the latest version of XAMPP from Apachefriends.org
*Install XAMPP
*Use control.exe in XAMPP folder to start and stop Apache and MySQL
*Note the MySQL port.
*If Apache will not start because of a port conflict
**then use config button to change the listening port to something like 127.0.0.1:181
*Type localhost in your browser, or 127.0.0.1:181 (if you changed the port number)
*You should get to localhost/xampp splash page.
*Click on the Moodle icon to allow Bitnami to install the latest version of Moodle.
*You will need to know port number and the usual Moodle Installation initial questions.
*The process takes a long time. Be patient, even when things don't look like anything is happening.
*You should find your moodle files in /xampp/apps/moodle/htdocs. Enjoy.

What follows are old XP instructions which will not help much.

==Preparation==

===Get Moodle===
Download the standard version of Moodle you wish to install from Moodle.org [http://download.moodle.org Standard install packages].

Alternative, once XAMPP is installed use the Moodle link and allow Bitnami to download a current version and start the free install for you.

===Get XAMPP===
Go to apachefriends.org and download [http://www.apachefriends.org/en/xampp-windows.html XAMPP for Windows]. This example assumes that you have downloaded the “Installer” package. There are several XAMPP packages to download. Installer is about 1/2 the size of the same package as a zip file.

===Allow yourself some time===
Allow an hour or more to get to the Moodle Front Page on a new site. The time will depend upon the speed of your computer, download connection and of course your familiarity with the process.
:''TIP:'' On slower internet connections, download what you need into a folder for a later install. The serious moodler might create a MoodleZip folder to put all their different Moodle related zipfiles.

==Create XAMPP webserver==
===Installing XAMPP===
Run the installer, eventually you will be presented with an option about where to install the package. A best practice is to give the xampp folder a name that is unique. For example in C:\xampp568

Continue with the installation, this will take a while!

Eventually you will be presented with the option to install Apache, MySQL, Filezilla and Mercury as a service.

*It’s probably best to choose “No” for now. You can always enable these as services later.

Next you’ll be asked if you want to start the XAMPP Control Panel. Say yes. You can find the XAMPP-control.exe file in your XMAMPP folder. It is useful.

=== Launch XAMPP ===
There are several ways to start your webserver. [[Image:XAMPP171 start stop options.png|thumb|left|60px|Server directory start/stop files]][[image:Xampp6.gif|thumb|right|100px|One way to start/stop: XAMPP control panel]]
1. On your Desktop, locate the shortcut XAMPP icon and double click to launch the Control Panel.
**When the XAMPP Control Panel has launched, click the “Start” buttons for Apache and MySQL (see below).
2. Alternatively, there are several start stop bat and exe files in the xampp folder. The XAMPP-control.exe file takes the place of these.

*If all is well you will see something like this.
'''If Apache fails to run i.e. the "Running" text with the green background keeps disappearing) and you are using Skype or another program that uses port 80 e.g. IIS - please review "Troubleshooting" at the end of these instructions.'''

==Create the MySQL database==
To create a MySQL database for your Moodle “site” we will use the phpMyAdmin utility included with XAMPP.
[[image:Xampp8.gif|right|Browser address bar]]
*To access this launch the web browser of your choice (Firefox is used in this example), type local host or http://localhost/xampp/ in the address bar.

*The XAMPP default page will be displayed which means your webserver is working. Click the link for your preferred language – we will be using English.

*From the menu on the left, click on “phpMyAdmin”

[[image:Xampp10.gif|center|Click on phpMyAdmin]]

*When phpMy Admin has launched in your browser window, enter the name of your database in the “Create new database” field. Usually this is simply moodle, but you might say moodle310.

[[Image:PhpMyAdmin3131 create database.png|thumb|center|Center of initial phpMyAdmin screen]]

* From the "Collation" drop down list select "utf8_unicode_ci"

*Click the “Create” button to create the database.

You should see the database on the left with your moodle MySQL database name without files in it and/or a notice that it was created.

===MySQL security===
Security on a localhost may not be a big concern. On the XAMPP page there is a security link on the left. It will help you create a MySQL user and security password. Usually this user is called root.

==Prepare server for Moodle==
You will need to extract the folders and files from the downloaded package and create the moodledata folder (where images, course and user data/files will be located).

===Extract standard Moodle package files===
Locate the zip file of the standard install package you downloaded from Moodle.org. The easiest method is to extract everything in the file to the htdocs folder that XAMPP just created. Most Windows operating systems come with an program that will recognize a zip file and ask you where you want to extract the files.

*Extract the Moodle files to htdocs. A default folder named “moodle” is created with all the Moodle folders and files within it.

[[image:Xampp19.gif|thumb|center|Example of Moodle folder inthe server's htdocs]]

===Moodledata folder===
It is a good practice to manually create the moodledata folder. In an standard default install, Moodle will look for it in the top most level of folders on your server, the same level as htdocs, apache, php and those folders. If you anticipate adding different versions of moodle on your XAMPP server, give the moodledata folder a unique name.
*For example: "C:\X_server\moodledata301" or "C:\apachefriends\151\moodledata151".

*You may have to change the permissions of the folder in some operating systems. To do this right click on the moodledata folder, select properties and the "Security" tab.

:Another box will pop up. Select "Users" and give them "Modify" and "Write" permissions, along with whatever existed already.

==Start of initial Moodle install==

You have now installed a webserver on your computer. Next you need to get Moodle to install itself. You will use your favorite web browser to do this.

Other pages in MoodleDocs describe the install process. We will just cover the first few screens.

===Go to moodle in web browser===
[[image:Xampp23.gif|thumb|right|Browser address]]
In your web browser, type the path to the folder containing the Moodle files in te address bar – in this example it’s <nowiki>http://localhost/moodle</nowiki>.

===Select language===
The initial install page will ask you to choose your preferred language.
[[image:Xampp24.gif|thumb|center|150px|Select language]]

*Click the “Next” button.

===Diagnostic report===
A diagnostic report is displayed – hopefully it will look like this, if not you may need to address some issues.

[[image:Xampp25.gif|thumb|center|Initial diagnostic, it passed, no warnings]]

*Click the “Next” button to continue.

===Paths for Moodle installation===
The paths for your Moodle installation are shown – accept these or amend as desired.

*Click the “Next” button to continue.

===MySQL database settings===
The screen shot below is out of date. However, enter the database settings. The fields are populated with some suggested values.

*In this example the database created is “moodle153”. If you created a password for root place it here. If you want the MySQL user admin to log into the moodle MySQL database, place that user and the password here.
*In later versions of Moodle you maybe asked for the database port number. Refer to the XAMPP-Control.exe program main screen for that information.

:''TIP:'' DO NOT USE THE “ROOT” USER WITHOUT A PASSWORD FOR PRODUCTION INSTALLATIONS AS THIS CREATES A SECURITY VULNERABILITY.
[[image:Xampp28.gif|thumb|center|MySQL database settings screen]]

*When you have added or edited information on the page, click the “Next” button to continue.
:''TIP:'' This information is creating and can later be edited in the htdocs/moodle/config.php file.

===Server check===
[[Image:Moodle Install Server checks.png|thumb|center|150px|Server check with minor issues]]
This screen will report any issues with your webserver settings. Typically the [[admin/environment/php extension/curl|CURL settings]] and [[admin/environment/php extension/openssl|OpenSLL settings]] in a new XAMPP install will receive a mild or critical warning.
:'''TIP:''' It is possible to open Windows Explorer and edit the php/php.ini file using a plain text editor e.g. notepad at this point and then use the refresh button at the bottom of the server check page once you have saved your changes. However, exiting the Moodle install at this point is not the end of the world, all your settings up to this point have been saved. Localhost\moodle will start the install again.

===Moodle install confirmed===
Moodle will tell you it has install the basics.

[[image:Xampp29.gif|thumb|center|125px|Confirmed]]

*Click the “ Continue” button to proceed.

===Moodle copyright & license===
The Moodle copyright / license notices are displayed.

[[image:Xampp30.gif|thumb|center|Copyright & license]]

*Click the “Yes” button to continue.

===Now you can Moodle===
You will be asked to create the admin user for your Moodle site. Then as the admin Moodle user, you will be taken to the Front Page settings to start to build your new site.
Good job

==Troubleshooting==
===Bitnami===
*If you have previously created a Moodle install with the [http://bitnami.org Bitnami] installer you may find that Apache will not start. This is because Bitnami installs a service for Apache and MySQL. To disable these go to Control Panel > Administrative tools > Service to locate and disable these services.
===Skype===
*If XAMPP does not work when you launch your browser and you have [http://www.skype.com Skype] enabled it may be necessary to change the port settings. You may also have issues with other programs and it might be easier to change the port settings in XAMPP and Moodle. Here is how to change them in Skype.

* Locate "Options..." in Skype.
* Locate the "Connection" options.
* Remove the tick / check from the Checkbox.
* Click the "Save" button.
* You may need to re-start your computer for this to take effect.
* Or you can quit your Skype session while you are working on Moodle.

===Still having problems but do not have Skype installed, using Windows 10?===
* Check for another program which may be using port 80. IIS is commonly found to be the culprit. You can put the service called World Wide Web Publishing Service on manual. If you use MS's Shared space, then do not fight city hall, leave it running.

You can change the port for you XAMPP webserver. The easiest way is to use XAMPP-Control.exe, then click on the config button for Apache. This will open up the httpd.conf file. Look for the Listen lines. A best practice is to comment out (with a #) the current active line and type in a new line. For example you might type
Listen 127.0.0.1:181

Next you will need to go to the Moodle config.php file and change the wwwroot location by adding the port to the address. For example: $CFG->wwwroot = 'http://127.0.0.1:181/moodle';

Don't forget to save the file and restart Apache.

====Moodle Networking does not work====
You may need to enable curl. [[admin/environment/php extension/curl|Curl help]] which will tell you the line of code in the php/php.ini file to change. Or find more instructions at this link [http://www.tildemark.com/programming/php/enable-curl-with-xampp-on-windows-xp.html Enable curl in XAMPP on XP]

====Example of a Moodle 2.9 config.php file====
Here is a Moodle 2.9.1 configuration file. A port has been added to the localhost ip for wwwroot. This webserver can run multiple versions of Moodle. The moodle and moodledata folders have unique names. The MySQL database name is standard and the tables' prefix are also unique.

[[image:Moodle 2.9.1 config file with port.jpg|thumb|center|100px|Config.php for XAMPP on Windows 10]]

==See also==
*[[Windows installation]]
*[[Installing AMP]] - Overview of other OS packages
*[https://docs.moodle.org/en/Xampp_Installer_FAQ Xampp Installer FAQ]
*[[Complete install packages|Complete install packages for Windows]]
*[[Installation Quickstart]] the short and simple install notes for experienced

[[sk:Moodle Windows Inštalácia pomocou XAMPP]]
[[de:Windows-Installation mit XAMPP]]

[[Category:Administrator]]
[[Category:Installation]]

Windows installation using XAMPP

2015-10-28T16:37:57Z

Rcollman: /* =Example of a Moodle 2.9 config.php file */ will change

XAMPP is a fully functional web server package. It is built to test web based programs on a personal computer. It is not meant for online access via the web on a production server. This page describes how to install the XAMPP webserver package of programs and how to install a Moodle standard package on the server which was created.

:''TIP:'' These guidelines are intended for a Standard Moodle installation on a Windows PC for a private or test Moodle installation, not a production (public) site or service. '''XAMPP-lite''' is used to create a [[Complete install packages for Windows]] which has a different installation process.

==Overview==
Note: This page was updated showing an installation for XAMPP 1.7.1 but some older screenshots were kept. It is now October 2015 and XAMPP's current version is 5.6.8 and Moodle's is 2.9.2 going on 3.x. Windows is no longer supporting XP, Windows 10 is the desktop latest and greatest. Some updating is in order. See page comments.

This is a guide for installing XAMPP and Moodle on a computer. The instructions are in the process of being updated. You may find the older instructions in previous versions of MoodleDocs.

An overview of the steps as of 2015:

*Download the latest version of XAMPP from Apachefriends.org
*Install XAMPP
*Use control.exe in XAMPP folder to start and stop Apache and MySQL
*Note the MySQL port.
*If Apache will not start because of a port conflict
**then use config button to change the listening port to something like 127.0.0.1:181
*Type localhost in your browser, or 127.0.0.1:181 (if you changed the port number)
*You should get to localhost/xampp splash page.
*Click on the Moodle icon to allow Bitnami to install the latest version of Moodle.
*You will need to know port number and the usual Moodle Installation initial questions.
*The process takes a long time. Be patient, even when things don't look like anything is happening.
*You should find your moodle files in /xampp/apps/moodle/htdocs. Enjoy.

What follows are old XP instructions which will not help much.

==Preparation==

===Get Moodle===
Download the standard version of Moodle you wish to install from Moodle.org [http://download.moodle.org Standard install packages].

Alternative, once XAMPP is installed use the Moodle link and allow Bitnami to download a current version and start the free install for you.

===Get XAMPP===
Go to apachefriends.org and download [http://www.apachefriends.org/en/xampp-windows.html XAMPP for Windows]. This example assumes that you have downloaded the “Installer” package. There are several XAMPP packages to download. Installer is about 1/2 the size of the same package as a zip file.

===Allow yourself some time===
Allow an hour or more to get to the Moodle Front Page on a new site. The time will depend upon the speed of your computer, download connection and of course your familiarity with the process.
:''TIP:'' On slower internet connections, download what you need into a folder for a later install. The serious moodler might create a MoodleZip folder to put all their different Moodle related zipfiles.

==Create XAMPP webserver==
===Installing XAMPP===
Run the installer, eventually you will be presented with an option about where to install the package. A best practice is to give the xampp folder a name that is unique. For example in C:\xampp568

Continue with the installation, this will take a while!

Eventually you will be presented with the option to install Apache, MySQL, Filezilla and Mercury as a service.

*It’s probably best to choose “No” for now. You can always enable these as services later.

Next you’ll be asked if you want to start the XAMPP Control Panel. Say yes. You can find the XAMPP-control.exe file in your XMAMPP folder. It is useful.

=== Launch XAMPP ===
There are several ways to start your webserver. [[Image:XAMPP171 start stop options.png|thumb|left|60px|Server directory start/stop files]][[image:Xampp6.gif|thumb|right|100px|One way to start/stop: XAMPP control panel]]
1. On your Desktop, locate the shortcut XAMPP icon and double click to launch the Control Panel.
**When the XAMPP Control Panel has launched, click the “Start” buttons for Apache and MySQL (see below).
2. Alternatively, there are several start stop bat and exe files in the xampp folder. The XAMPP-control.exe file takes the place of these.

*If all is well you will see something like this.
'''If Apache fails to run i.e. the "Running" text with the green background keeps disappearing) and you are using Skype or another program that uses port 80 e.g. IIS - please review "Troubleshooting" at the end of these instructions.'''

==Create the MySQL database==
To create a MySQL database for your Moodle “site” we will use the phpMyAdmin utility included with XAMPP.
[[image:Xampp8.gif|right|Browser address bar]]
*To access this launch the web browser of your choice (Firefox is used in this example), type local host or http://localhost/xampp/ in the address bar.

*The XAMPP default page will be displayed which means your webserver is working. Click the link for your preferred language – we will be using English.

*From the menu on the left, click on “phpMyAdmin”

[[image:Xampp10.gif|center|Click on phpMyAdmin]]

*When phpMy Admin has launched in your browser window, enter the name of your database in the “Create new database” field. Usually this is simply moodle, but you might say moodle310.

[[Image:PhpMyAdmin3131 create database.png|thumb|center|Center of initial phpMyAdmin screen]]

* From the "Collation" drop down list select "utf8_unicode_ci"

*Click the “Create” button to create the database.

You should see the database on the left with your moodle MySQL database name without files in it and/or a notice that it was created.

===MySQL security===
Security on a localhost may not be a big concern. On the XAMPP page there is a security link on the left. It will help you create a MySQL user and security password. Usually this user is called root.

==Prepare server for Moodle==
You will need to extract the folders and files from the downloaded package and create the moodledata folder (where images, course and user data/files will be located).

===Extract standard Moodle package files===
Locate the zip file of the standard install package you downloaded from Moodle.org. The easiest method is to extract everything in the file to the htdocs folder that XAMPP just created. Most Windows operating systems come with an program that will recognize a zip file and ask you where you want to extract the files.

*Extract the Moodle files to htdocs. A default folder named “moodle” is created with all the Moodle folders and files within it.

[[image:Xampp19.gif|thumb|center|Example of Moodle folder inthe server's htdocs]]

===Moodledata folder===
It is a good practice to manually create the moodledata folder. In an standard default install, Moodle will look for it in the top most level of folders on your server, the same level as htdocs, apache, php and those folders. If you anticipate adding different versions of moodle on your XAMPP server, give the moodledata folder a unique name.
*For example: "C:\X_server\moodledata301" or "C:\apachefriends\151\moodledata151".

*You may have to change the permissions of the folder in some operating systems. To do this right click on the moodledata folder, select properties and the "Security" tab.

:Another box will pop up. Select "Users" and give them "Modify" and "Write" permissions, along with whatever existed already.

==Start of initial Moodle install==

You have now installed a webserver on your computer. Next you need to get Moodle to install itself. You will use your favorite web browser to do this.

Other pages in MoodleDocs describe the install process. We will just cover the first few screens.

===Go to moodle in web browser===
[[image:Xampp23.gif|thumb|right|Browser address]]
In your web browser, type the path to the folder containing the Moodle files in te address bar – in this example it’s <nowiki>http://localhost/moodle</nowiki>.

===Select language===
The initial install page will ask you to choose your preferred language.
[[image:Xampp24.gif|thumb|center|150px|Select language]]

*Click the “Next” button.

===Diagnostic report===
A diagnostic report is displayed – hopefully it will look like this, if not you may need to address some issues.

[[image:Xampp25.gif|thumb|center|Initial diagnostic, it passed, no warnings]]

*Click the “Next” button to continue.

===Paths for Moodle installation===
The paths for your Moodle installation are shown – accept these or amend as desired.

*Click the “Next” button to continue.

===MySQL database settings===
The screen shot below is out of date. However, enter the database settings. The fields are populated with some suggested values.

*In this example the database created is “moodle153”. If you created a password for root place it here. If you want the MySQL user admin to log into the moodle MySQL database, place that user and the password here.
*In later versions of Moodle you maybe asked for the database port number. Refer to the XAMPP-Control.exe program main screen for that information.

:''TIP:'' DO NOT USE THE “ROOT” USER WITHOUT A PASSWORD FOR PRODUCTION INSTALLATIONS AS THIS CREATES A SECURITY VULNERABILITY.
[[image:Xampp28.gif|thumb|center|MySQL database settings screen]]

*When you have added or edited information on the page, click the “Next” button to continue.
:''TIP:'' This information is creating and can later be edited in the htdocs/moodle/config.php file.

===Server check===
[[Image:Moodle Install Server checks.png|thumb|center|150px|Server check with minor issues]]
This screen will report any issues with your webserver settings. Typically the [[admin/environment/php extension/curl|CURL settings]] and [[admin/environment/php extension/openssl|OpenSLL settings]] in a new XAMPP install will receive a mild or critical warning.
:'''TIP:''' It is possible to open Windows Explorer and edit the php/php.ini file using a plain text editor e.g. notepad at this point and then use the refresh button at the bottom of the server check page once you have saved your changes. However, exiting the Moodle install at this point is not the end of the world, all your settings up to this point have been saved. Localhost\moodle will start the install again.

===Moodle install confirmed===
Moodle will tell you it has install the basics.

[[image:Xampp29.gif|thumb|center|125px|Confirmed]]

*Click the “ Continue” button to proceed.

===Moodle copyright & license===
The Moodle copyright / license notices are displayed.

[[image:Xampp30.gif|thumb|center|Copyright & license]]

*Click the “Yes” button to continue.

===Now you can Moodle===
You will be asked to create the admin user for your Moodle site. Then as the admin Moodle user, you will be taken to the Front Page settings to start to build your new site.
Good job

==Troubleshooting==
===Bitnami===
*If you have previously created a Moodle install with the [http://bitnami.org Bitnami] installer you may find that Apache will not start. This is because Bitnami installs a service for Apache and MySQL. To disable these go to Control Panel > Administrative tools > Service to locate and disable these services.
===Skype===
*If XAMPP does not work when you launch your browser and you have [http://www.skype.com Skype] enabled it may be necessary to change the port settings. You may also have issues with other programs and it might be easier to change the port settings in XAMPP and Moodle. Here is how to change them in Skype.

* Locate "Options..." in Skype.
* Locate the "Connection" options.
* Remove the tick / check from the Checkbox.
* Click the "Save" button.
* You may need to re-start your computer for this to take effect.
* Or you can quit your Skype session while you are working on Moodle.

===Still having problems but do not have Skype installed, using Windows 10?===
* Check for another program which may be using port 80. IIS is commonly found to be the culprit. You can put the service called World Wide Web Publishing Service on manual. If you use MS's Shared space, then do not fight city hall, leave it running.

You can change the port for you XAMPP webserver. The easiest way is to use XAMPP-Control.exe, then click on the config button for Apache. This will open up the httpd.conf file. Look for the Listen lines. A best practice is to comment out (with a #) the current active line and type in a new line. For example you might type
Listen 127.0.0.1:181

Next you will need to go to the Moodle config.php file and change the wwwroot location by adding the port to the address. For example: $CFG->wwwroot = 'http://127.0.0.1:181/moodle';

Don't forget to save the file and restart Apache.

====Moodle Networking does not work====
You may need to enable curl. [[admin/environment/php extension/curl|Curl help]] which will tell you the line of code in the php/php.ini file to change. Or find more instructions at this link [http://www.tildemark.com/programming/php/enable-curl-with-xampp-on-windows-xp.html Enable curl in XAMPP on XP]

=====Example of a Moodle 2.9 config.php file====
Here is a Moodle 2.9.1 configuration file. A port has been added to the localhost ip for wwwroot. This webserver can run multiple versions of Moodle. The moodle and moodledata folders have unique names. The MySQL database name is standard and the tables' prefix are also unique.

[[image:Xampp6.gif|thumb|right|100px|One way to start/stop: XAMPP control panel]]

==See also==
*[[Windows installation]]
*[[Installing AMP]] - Overview of other OS packages
*[https://docs.moodle.org/en/Xampp_Installer_FAQ Xampp Installer FAQ]
*[[Complete install packages|Complete install packages for Windows]]
*[[Installation Quickstart]] the short and simple install notes for experienced

[[sk:Moodle Windows Inštalácia pomocou XAMPP]]
[[de:Windows-Installation mit XAMPP]]

[[Category:Administrator]]
[[Category:Installation]]

File:Moodle 2.9.1 config file with port.jpg

2015-10-28T16:34:08Z

Rcollman: This shows a relatively complicated config.php file for a localhost installed on a Windows 10 operating system.

This shows a relatively complicated config.php file for a localhost installed on a Windows 10 operating system.

Windows installation using XAMPP

2015-10-28T16:30:09Z

Rcollman: /* Still having problems but do not have Skype installed, using Windows 10? */ need to add image

XAMPP is a fully functional web server package. It is built to test web based programs on a personal computer. It is not meant for online access via the web on a production server. This page describes how to install the XAMPP webserver package of programs and how to install a Moodle standard package on the server which was created.

:''TIP:'' These guidelines are intended for a Standard Moodle installation on a Windows PC for a private or test Moodle installation, not a production (public) site or service. '''XAMPP-lite''' is used to create a [[Complete install packages for Windows]] which has a different installation process.

==Overview==
Note: This page was updated showing an installation for XAMPP 1.7.1 but some older screenshots were kept. It is now October 2015 and XAMPP's current version is 5.6.8 and Moodle's is 2.9.2 going on 3.x. Windows is no longer supporting XP, Windows 10 is the desktop latest and greatest. Some updating is in order. See page comments.

This is a guide for installing XAMPP and Moodle on a computer. The instructions are in the process of being updated. You may find the older instructions in previous versions of MoodleDocs.

An overview of the steps as of 2015:

*Download the latest version of XAMPP from Apachefriends.org
*Install XAMPP
*Use control.exe in XAMPP folder to start and stop Apache and MySQL
*Note the MySQL port.
*If Apache will not start because of a port conflict
**then use config button to change the listening port to something like 127.0.0.1:181
*Type localhost in your browser, or 127.0.0.1:181 (if you changed the port number)
*You should get to localhost/xampp splash page.
*Click on the Moodle icon to allow Bitnami to install the latest version of Moodle.
*You will need to know port number and the usual Moodle Installation initial questions.
*The process takes a long time. Be patient, even when things don't look like anything is happening.
*You should find your moodle files in /xampp/apps/moodle/htdocs. Enjoy.

What follows are old XP instructions which will not help much.

==Preparation==

===Get Moodle===
Download the standard version of Moodle you wish to install from Moodle.org [http://download.moodle.org Standard install packages].

Alternative, once XAMPP is installed use the Moodle link and allow Bitnami to download a current version and start the free install for you.

===Get XAMPP===
Go to apachefriends.org and download [http://www.apachefriends.org/en/xampp-windows.html XAMPP for Windows]. This example assumes that you have downloaded the “Installer” package. There are several XAMPP packages to download. Installer is about 1/2 the size of the same package as a zip file.

===Allow yourself some time===
Allow an hour or more to get to the Moodle Front Page on a new site. The time will depend upon the speed of your computer, download connection and of course your familiarity with the process.
:''TIP:'' On slower internet connections, download what you need into a folder for a later install. The serious moodler might create a MoodleZip folder to put all their different Moodle related zipfiles.

==Create XAMPP webserver==
===Installing XAMPP===
Run the installer, eventually you will be presented with an option about where to install the package. A best practice is to give the xampp folder a name that is unique. For example in C:\xampp568

Continue with the installation, this will take a while!

Eventually you will be presented with the option to install Apache, MySQL, Filezilla and Mercury as a service.

*It’s probably best to choose “No” for now. You can always enable these as services later.

Next you’ll be asked if you want to start the XAMPP Control Panel. Say yes. You can find the XAMPP-control.exe file in your XMAMPP folder. It is useful.

=== Launch XAMPP ===
There are several ways to start your webserver. [[Image:XAMPP171 start stop options.png|thumb|left|60px|Server directory start/stop files]][[image:Xampp6.gif|thumb|right|100px|One way to start/stop: XAMPP control panel]]
1. On your Desktop, locate the shortcut XAMPP icon and double click to launch the Control Panel.
**When the XAMPP Control Panel has launched, click the “Start” buttons for Apache and MySQL (see below).
2. Alternatively, there are several start stop bat and exe files in the xampp folder. The XAMPP-control.exe file takes the place of these.

*If all is well you will see something like this.
'''If Apache fails to run i.e. the "Running" text with the green background keeps disappearing) and you are using Skype or another program that uses port 80 e.g. IIS - please review "Troubleshooting" at the end of these instructions.'''

==Create the MySQL database==
To create a MySQL database for your Moodle “site” we will use the phpMyAdmin utility included with XAMPP.
[[image:Xampp8.gif|right|Browser address bar]]
*To access this launch the web browser of your choice (Firefox is used in this example), type local host or http://localhost/xampp/ in the address bar.

*The XAMPP default page will be displayed which means your webserver is working. Click the link for your preferred language – we will be using English.

*From the menu on the left, click on “phpMyAdmin”

[[image:Xampp10.gif|center|Click on phpMyAdmin]]

*When phpMy Admin has launched in your browser window, enter the name of your database in the “Create new database” field. Usually this is simply moodle, but you might say moodle310.

[[Image:PhpMyAdmin3131 create database.png|thumb|center|Center of initial phpMyAdmin screen]]

* From the "Collation" drop down list select "utf8_unicode_ci"

*Click the “Create” button to create the database.

You should see the database on the left with your moodle MySQL database name without files in it and/or a notice that it was created.

===MySQL security===
Security on a localhost may not be a big concern. On the XAMPP page there is a security link on the left. It will help you create a MySQL user and security password. Usually this user is called root.

==Prepare server for Moodle==
You will need to extract the folders and files from the downloaded package and create the moodledata folder (where images, course and user data/files will be located).

===Extract standard Moodle package files===
Locate the zip file of the standard install package you downloaded from Moodle.org. The easiest method is to extract everything in the file to the htdocs folder that XAMPP just created. Most Windows operating systems come with an program that will recognize a zip file and ask you where you want to extract the files.

*Extract the Moodle files to htdocs. A default folder named “moodle” is created with all the Moodle folders and files within it.

[[image:Xampp19.gif|thumb|center|Example of Moodle folder inthe server's htdocs]]

===Moodledata folder===
It is a good practice to manually create the moodledata folder. In an standard default install, Moodle will look for it in the top most level of folders on your server, the same level as htdocs, apache, php and those folders. If you anticipate adding different versions of moodle on your XAMPP server, give the moodledata folder a unique name.
*For example: "C:\X_server\moodledata301" or "C:\apachefriends\151\moodledata151".

*You may have to change the permissions of the folder in some operating systems. To do this right click on the moodledata folder, select properties and the "Security" tab.

:Another box will pop up. Select "Users" and give them "Modify" and "Write" permissions, along with whatever existed already.

==Start of initial Moodle install==

You have now installed a webserver on your computer. Next you need to get Moodle to install itself. You will use your favorite web browser to do this.

Other pages in MoodleDocs describe the install process. We will just cover the first few screens.

===Go to moodle in web browser===
[[image:Xampp23.gif|thumb|right|Browser address]]
In your web browser, type the path to the folder containing the Moodle files in te address bar – in this example it’s <nowiki>http://localhost/moodle</nowiki>.

===Select language===
The initial install page will ask you to choose your preferred language.
[[image:Xampp24.gif|thumb|center|150px|Select language]]

*Click the “Next” button.

===Diagnostic report===
A diagnostic report is displayed – hopefully it will look like this, if not you may need to address some issues.

[[image:Xampp25.gif|thumb|center|Initial diagnostic, it passed, no warnings]]

*Click the “Next” button to continue.

===Paths for Moodle installation===
The paths for your Moodle installation are shown – accept these or amend as desired.

*Click the “Next” button to continue.

===MySQL database settings===
The screen shot below is out of date. However, enter the database settings. The fields are populated with some suggested values.

*In this example the database created is “moodle153”. If you created a password for root place it here. If you want the MySQL user admin to log into the moodle MySQL database, place that user and the password here.
*In later versions of Moodle you maybe asked for the database port number. Refer to the XAMPP-Control.exe program main screen for that information.

:''TIP:'' DO NOT USE THE “ROOT” USER WITHOUT A PASSWORD FOR PRODUCTION INSTALLATIONS AS THIS CREATES A SECURITY VULNERABILITY.
[[image:Xampp28.gif|thumb|center|MySQL database settings screen]]

*When you have added or edited information on the page, click the “Next” button to continue.
:''TIP:'' This information is creating and can later be edited in the htdocs/moodle/config.php file.

===Server check===
[[Image:Moodle Install Server checks.png|thumb|center|150px|Server check with minor issues]]
This screen will report any issues with your webserver settings. Typically the [[admin/environment/php extension/curl|CURL settings]] and [[admin/environment/php extension/openssl|OpenSLL settings]] in a new XAMPP install will receive a mild or critical warning.
:'''TIP:''' It is possible to open Windows Explorer and edit the php/php.ini file using a plain text editor e.g. notepad at this point and then use the refresh button at the bottom of the server check page once you have saved your changes. However, exiting the Moodle install at this point is not the end of the world, all your settings up to this point have been saved. Localhost\moodle will start the install again.

===Moodle install confirmed===
Moodle will tell you it has install the basics.

[[image:Xampp29.gif|thumb|center|125px|Confirmed]]

*Click the “ Continue” button to proceed.

===Moodle copyright & license===
The Moodle copyright / license notices are displayed.

[[image:Xampp30.gif|thumb|center|Copyright & license]]

*Click the “Yes” button to continue.

===Now you can Moodle===
You will be asked to create the admin user for your Moodle site. Then as the admin Moodle user, you will be taken to the Front Page settings to start to build your new site.
Good job

==Troubleshooting==
===Bitnami===
*If you have previously created a Moodle install with the [http://bitnami.org Bitnami] installer you may find that Apache will not start. This is because Bitnami installs a service for Apache and MySQL. To disable these go to Control Panel > Administrative tools > Service to locate and disable these services.
===Skype===
*If XAMPP does not work when you launch your browser and you have [http://www.skype.com Skype] enabled it may be necessary to change the port settings. You may also have issues with other programs and it might be easier to change the port settings in XAMPP and Moodle. Here is how to change them in Skype.

* Locate "Options..." in Skype.
* Locate the "Connection" options.
* Remove the tick / check from the Checkbox.
* Click the "Save" button.
* You may need to re-start your computer for this to take effect.
* Or you can quit your Skype session while you are working on Moodle.

===Still having problems but do not have Skype installed, using Windows 10?===
* Check for another program which may be using port 80. IIS is commonly found to be the culprit. You can put the service called World Wide Web Publishing Service on manual. If you use MS's Shared space, then do not fight city hall, leave it running.

You can change the port for you XAMPP webserver. The easiest way is to use XAMPP-Control.exe, then click on the config button for Apache. This will open up the httpd.conf file. Look for the Listen lines. A best practice is to comment out (with a #) the current active line and type in a new line. For example you might type
Listen 127.0.0.1:181

Next you will need to go to the Moodle config.php file and change the wwwroot location by adding the port to the address. For example: $CFG->wwwroot = 'http://127.0.0.1:181/moodle';

Don't forget to save the file and restart Apache.

====Moodle Networking does not work====
You may need to enable curl. [[admin/environment/php extension/curl|Curl help]] which will tell you the line of code in the php/php.ini file to change. Or find more instructions at this link [http://www.tildemark.com/programming/php/enable-curl-with-xampp-on-windows-xp.html Enable curl in XAMPP on XP]

=====Example of a Moodle 2.9 config.php file====
Here is a Moodle 2.9.1 configuration file. A port has been added to the localhost ip for wwwroot. This webserver can run multiple versions of Moodle. The moodle and moodledata folders have unique names. The MySQL database name is standard and the tables' prefix are also unique.

==See also==
*[[Windows installation]]
*[[Installing AMP]] - Overview of other OS packages
*[https://docs.moodle.org/en/Xampp_Installer_FAQ Xampp Installer FAQ]
*[[Complete install packages|Complete install packages for Windows]]
*[[Installation Quickstart]] the short and simple install notes for experienced

[[sk:Moodle Windows Inštalácia pomocou XAMPP]]
[[de:Windows-Installation mit XAMPP]]

[[Category:Administrator]]
[[Category:Installation]]

Windows installation using XAMPP

2015-10-28T16:16:16Z

Rcollman: /* Skype */ edit bydeleting old pictures

XAMPP is a fully functional web server package. It is built to test web based programs on a personal computer. It is not meant for online access via the web on a production server. This page describes how to install the XAMPP webserver package of programs and how to install a Moodle standard package on the server which was created.

:''TIP:'' These guidelines are intended for a Standard Moodle installation on a Windows PC for a private or test Moodle installation, not a production (public) site or service. '''XAMPP-lite''' is used to create a [[Complete install packages for Windows]] which has a different installation process.

==Overview==
Note: This page was updated showing an installation for XAMPP 1.7.1 but some older screenshots were kept. It is now October 2015 and XAMPP's current version is 5.6.8 and Moodle's is 2.9.2 going on 3.x. Windows is no longer supporting XP, Windows 10 is the desktop latest and greatest. Some updating is in order. See page comments.

This is a guide for installing XAMPP and Moodle on a computer. The instructions are in the process of being updated. You may find the older instructions in previous versions of MoodleDocs.

An overview of the steps as of 2015:

*Download the latest version of XAMPP from Apachefriends.org
*Install XAMPP
*Use control.exe in XAMPP folder to start and stop Apache and MySQL
*Note the MySQL port.
*If Apache will not start because of a port conflict
**then use config button to change the listening port to something like 127.0.0.1:181
*Type localhost in your browser, or 127.0.0.1:181 (if you changed the port number)
*You should get to localhost/xampp splash page.
*Click on the Moodle icon to allow Bitnami to install the latest version of Moodle.
*You will need to know port number and the usual Moodle Installation initial questions.
*The process takes a long time. Be patient, even when things don't look like anything is happening.
*You should find your moodle files in /xampp/apps/moodle/htdocs. Enjoy.

What follows are old XP instructions which will not help much.

==Preparation==

===Get Moodle===
Download the standard version of Moodle you wish to install from Moodle.org [http://download.moodle.org Standard install packages].

Alternative, once XAMPP is installed use the Moodle link and allow Bitnami to download a current version and start the free install for you.

===Get XAMPP===
Go to apachefriends.org and download [http://www.apachefriends.org/en/xampp-windows.html XAMPP for Windows]. This example assumes that you have downloaded the “Installer” package. There are several XAMPP packages to download. Installer is about 1/2 the size of the same package as a zip file.

===Allow yourself some time===
Allow an hour or more to get to the Moodle Front Page on a new site. The time will depend upon the speed of your computer, download connection and of course your familiarity with the process.
:''TIP:'' On slower internet connections, download what you need into a folder for a later install. The serious moodler might create a MoodleZip folder to put all their different Moodle related zipfiles.

==Create XAMPP webserver==
===Installing XAMPP===
Run the installer, eventually you will be presented with an option about where to install the package. A best practice is to give the xampp folder a name that is unique. For example in C:\xampp568

Continue with the installation, this will take a while!

Eventually you will be presented with the option to install Apache, MySQL, Filezilla and Mercury as a service.

*It’s probably best to choose “No” for now. You can always enable these as services later.

Next you’ll be asked if you want to start the XAMPP Control Panel. Say yes. You can find the XAMPP-control.exe file in your XMAMPP folder. It is useful.

=== Launch XAMPP ===
There are several ways to start your webserver. [[Image:XAMPP171 start stop options.png|thumb|left|60px|Server directory start/stop files]][[image:Xampp6.gif|thumb|right|100px|One way to start/stop: XAMPP control panel]]
1. On your Desktop, locate the shortcut XAMPP icon and double click to launch the Control Panel.
**When the XAMPP Control Panel has launched, click the “Start” buttons for Apache and MySQL (see below).
2. Alternatively, there are several start stop bat and exe files in the xampp folder. The XAMPP-control.exe file takes the place of these.

*If all is well you will see something like this.
'''If Apache fails to run i.e. the "Running" text with the green background keeps disappearing) and you are using Skype or another program that uses port 80 e.g. IIS - please review "Troubleshooting" at the end of these instructions.'''

==Create the MySQL database==
To create a MySQL database for your Moodle “site” we will use the phpMyAdmin utility included with XAMPP.
[[image:Xampp8.gif|right|Browser address bar]]
*To access this launch the web browser of your choice (Firefox is used in this example), type local host or http://localhost/xampp/ in the address bar.

*The XAMPP default page will be displayed which means your webserver is working. Click the link for your preferred language – we will be using English.

*From the menu on the left, click on “phpMyAdmin”

[[image:Xampp10.gif|center|Click on phpMyAdmin]]

*When phpMy Admin has launched in your browser window, enter the name of your database in the “Create new database” field. Usually this is simply moodle, but you might say moodle310.

[[Image:PhpMyAdmin3131 create database.png|thumb|center|Center of initial phpMyAdmin screen]]

* From the "Collation" drop down list select "utf8_unicode_ci"

*Click the “Create” button to create the database.

You should see the database on the left with your moodle MySQL database name without files in it and/or a notice that it was created.

===MySQL security===
Security on a localhost may not be a big concern. On the XAMPP page there is a security link on the left. It will help you create a MySQL user and security password. Usually this user is called root.

==Prepare server for Moodle==
You will need to extract the folders and files from the downloaded package and create the moodledata folder (where images, course and user data/files will be located).

===Extract standard Moodle package files===
Locate the zip file of the standard install package you downloaded from Moodle.org. The easiest method is to extract everything in the file to the htdocs folder that XAMPP just created. Most Windows operating systems come with an program that will recognize a zip file and ask you where you want to extract the files.

*Extract the Moodle files to htdocs. A default folder named “moodle” is created with all the Moodle folders and files within it.

[[image:Xampp19.gif|thumb|center|Example of Moodle folder inthe server's htdocs]]

===Moodledata folder===
It is a good practice to manually create the moodledata folder. In an standard default install, Moodle will look for it in the top most level of folders on your server, the same level as htdocs, apache, php and those folders. If you anticipate adding different versions of moodle on your XAMPP server, give the moodledata folder a unique name.
*For example: "C:\X_server\moodledata301" or "C:\apachefriends\151\moodledata151".

*You may have to change the permissions of the folder in some operating systems. To do this right click on the moodledata folder, select properties and the "Security" tab.

:Another box will pop up. Select "Users" and give them "Modify" and "Write" permissions, along with whatever existed already.

==Start of initial Moodle install==

You have now installed a webserver on your computer. Next you need to get Moodle to install itself. You will use your favorite web browser to do this.

Other pages in MoodleDocs describe the install process. We will just cover the first few screens.

===Go to moodle in web browser===
[[image:Xampp23.gif|thumb|right|Browser address]]
In your web browser, type the path to the folder containing the Moodle files in te address bar – in this example it’s <nowiki>http://localhost/moodle</nowiki>.

===Select language===
The initial install page will ask you to choose your preferred language.
[[image:Xampp24.gif|thumb|center|150px|Select language]]

*Click the “Next” button.

===Diagnostic report===
A diagnostic report is displayed – hopefully it will look like this, if not you may need to address some issues.

[[image:Xampp25.gif|thumb|center|Initial diagnostic, it passed, no warnings]]

*Click the “Next” button to continue.

===Paths for Moodle installation===
The paths for your Moodle installation are shown – accept these or amend as desired.

*Click the “Next” button to continue.

===MySQL database settings===
The screen shot below is out of date. However, enter the database settings. The fields are populated with some suggested values.

*In this example the database created is “moodle153”. If you created a password for root place it here. If you want the MySQL user admin to log into the moodle MySQL database, place that user and the password here.
*In later versions of Moodle you maybe asked for the database port number. Refer to the XAMPP-Control.exe program main screen for that information.

:''TIP:'' DO NOT USE THE “ROOT” USER WITHOUT A PASSWORD FOR PRODUCTION INSTALLATIONS AS THIS CREATES A SECURITY VULNERABILITY.
[[image:Xampp28.gif|thumb|center|MySQL database settings screen]]

*When you have added or edited information on the page, click the “Next” button to continue.
:''TIP:'' This information is creating and can later be edited in the htdocs/moodle/config.php file.

===Server check===
[[Image:Moodle Install Server checks.png|thumb|center|150px|Server check with minor issues]]
This screen will report any issues with your webserver settings. Typically the [[admin/environment/php extension/curl|CURL settings]] and [[admin/environment/php extension/openssl|OpenSLL settings]] in a new XAMPP install will receive a mild or critical warning.
:'''TIP:''' It is possible to open Windows Explorer and edit the php/php.ini file using a plain text editor e.g. notepad at this point and then use the refresh button at the bottom of the server check page once you have saved your changes. However, exiting the Moodle install at this point is not the end of the world, all your settings up to this point have been saved. Localhost\moodle will start the install again.

===Moodle install confirmed===
Moodle will tell you it has install the basics.

[[image:Xampp29.gif|thumb|center|125px|Confirmed]]

*Click the “ Continue” button to proceed.

===Moodle copyright & license===
The Moodle copyright / license notices are displayed.

[[image:Xampp30.gif|thumb|center|Copyright & license]]

*Click the “Yes” button to continue.

===Now you can Moodle===
You will be asked to create the admin user for your Moodle site. Then as the admin Moodle user, you will be taken to the Front Page settings to start to build your new site.
Good job

==Troubleshooting==
===Bitnami===
*If you have previously created a Moodle install with the [http://bitnami.org Bitnami] installer you may find that Apache will not start. This is because Bitnami installs a service for Apache and MySQL. To disable these go to Control Panel > Administrative tools > Service to locate and disable these services.
===Skype===
*If XAMPP does not work when you launch your browser and you have [http://www.skype.com Skype] enabled it may be necessary to change the port settings. You may also have issues with other programs and it might be easier to change the port settings in XAMPP and Moodle. Here is how to change them in Skype.

* Locate "Options..." in Skype.
* Locate the "Connection" options.
* Remove the tick / check from the Checkbox.
* Click the "Save" button.
* You may need to re-start your computer for this to take effect.
* Or you can quit your Skype session while you are working on Moodle.

===Still having problems but do not have Skype installed, using Windows 10?===
* Check for another program which may be using port 80. IIS is commonly found to be the culprit. You can put the service called World Wide Web Publishing Service on manual. If you use MS's Shared space, then do not fight city hall, leave it running.

You can change the port for you XAMPP webserver. The easiest way is to use XAMPP-Control.exe, then click on the config button for Apache. This will open up the httpd.conf file. Look for the Listen lines. A best practice is to comment out (with a #) the current active line and type in a new line. For example you might type
Listen 127.0.0.1:181

Next you will need to go to the Moodle config.php file and change the wwwroot location by adding the port to the address. For example: $CFG->wwwroot = 'http://127.0.0.1:181/moodle';

Don't forget to save the file and restart Apache.

====Moodle Networking does not work====
You may need to enable curl. [[admin/environment/php extension/curl|Curl help]] which will tell you the line of code in the php/php.ini file to change. Or find more instructions at this link [http://www.tildemark.com/programming/php/enable-curl-with-xampp-on-windows-xp.html Enable curl in XAMPP on XP]

==See also==
*[[Windows installation]]
*[[Installing AMP]] - Overview of other OS packages
*[https://docs.moodle.org/en/Xampp_Installer_FAQ Xampp Installer FAQ]
*[[Complete install packages|Complete install packages for Windows]]
*[[Installation Quickstart]] the short and simple install notes for experienced

[[sk:Moodle Windows Inštalácia pomocou XAMPP]]
[[de:Windows-Installation mit XAMPP]]

[[Category:Administrator]]
[[Category:Installation]]

Windows installation using XAMPP

2015-10-28T16:01:53Z

Rcollman: /* Still having problems but do not have Skype installed? */ edit

XAMPP is a fully functional web server package. It is built to test web based programs on a personal computer. It is not meant for online access via the web on a production server. This page describes how to install the XAMPP webserver package of programs and how to install a Moodle standard package on the server which was created.

:''TIP:'' These guidelines are intended for a Standard Moodle installation on a Windows PC for a private or test Moodle installation, not a production (public) site or service. '''XAMPP-lite''' is used to create a [[Complete install packages for Windows]] which has a different installation process.

==Overview==
Note: This page was updated showing an installation for XAMPP 1.7.1 but some older screenshots were kept. It is now October 2015 and XAMPP's current version is 5.6.8 and Moodle's is 2.9.2 going on 3.x. Windows is no longer supporting XP, Windows 10 is the desktop latest and greatest. Some updating is in order. See page comments.

This is a guide for installing XAMPP and Moodle on a computer. The instructions are in the process of being updated. You may find the older instructions in previous versions of MoodleDocs.

An overview of the steps as of 2015:

*Download the latest version of XAMPP from Apachefriends.org
*Install XAMPP
*Use control.exe in XAMPP folder to start and stop Apache and MySQL
*Note the MySQL port.
*If Apache will not start because of a port conflict
**then use config button to change the listening port to something like 127.0.0.1:181
*Type localhost in your browser, or 127.0.0.1:181 (if you changed the port number)
*You should get to localhost/xampp splash page.
*Click on the Moodle icon to allow Bitnami to install the latest version of Moodle.
*You will need to know port number and the usual Moodle Installation initial questions.
*The process takes a long time. Be patient, even when things don't look like anything is happening.
*You should find your moodle files in /xampp/apps/moodle/htdocs. Enjoy.

What follows are old XP instructions which will not help much.

==Preparation==

===Get Moodle===
Download the standard version of Moodle you wish to install from Moodle.org [http://download.moodle.org Standard install packages].

Alternative, once XAMPP is installed use the Moodle link and allow Bitnami to download a current version and start the free install for you.

===Get XAMPP===
Go to apachefriends.org and download [http://www.apachefriends.org/en/xampp-windows.html XAMPP for Windows]. This example assumes that you have downloaded the “Installer” package. There are several XAMPP packages to download. Installer is about 1/2 the size of the same package as a zip file.

===Allow yourself some time===
Allow an hour or more to get to the Moodle Front Page on a new site. The time will depend upon the speed of your computer, download connection and of course your familiarity with the process.
:''TIP:'' On slower internet connections, download what you need into a folder for a later install. The serious moodler might create a MoodleZip folder to put all their different Moodle related zipfiles.

==Create XAMPP webserver==
===Installing XAMPP===
Run the installer, eventually you will be presented with an option about where to install the package. A best practice is to give the xampp folder a name that is unique. For example in C:\xampp568

Continue with the installation, this will take a while!

Eventually you will be presented with the option to install Apache, MySQL, Filezilla and Mercury as a service.

*It’s probably best to choose “No” for now. You can always enable these as services later.

Next you’ll be asked if you want to start the XAMPP Control Panel. Say yes. You can find the XAMPP-control.exe file in your XMAMPP folder. It is useful.

=== Launch XAMPP ===
There are several ways to start your webserver. [[Image:XAMPP171 start stop options.png|thumb|left|60px|Server directory start/stop files]][[image:Xampp6.gif|thumb|right|100px|One way to start/stop: XAMPP control panel]]
1. On your Desktop, locate the shortcut XAMPP icon and double click to launch the Control Panel.
**When the XAMPP Control Panel has launched, click the “Start” buttons for Apache and MySQL (see below).
2. Alternatively, there are several start stop bat and exe files in the xampp folder. The XAMPP-control.exe file takes the place of these.

*If all is well you will see something like this.
'''If Apache fails to run i.e. the "Running" text with the green background keeps disappearing) and you are using Skype or another program that uses port 80 e.g. IIS - please review "Troubleshooting" at the end of these instructions.'''

==Create the MySQL database==
To create a MySQL database for your Moodle “site” we will use the phpMyAdmin utility included with XAMPP.
[[image:Xampp8.gif|right|Browser address bar]]
*To access this launch the web browser of your choice (Firefox is used in this example), type local host or http://localhost/xampp/ in the address bar.

*The XAMPP default page will be displayed which means your webserver is working. Click the link for your preferred language – we will be using English.

*From the menu on the left, click on “phpMyAdmin”

[[image:Xampp10.gif|center|Click on phpMyAdmin]]

*When phpMy Admin has launched in your browser window, enter the name of your database in the “Create new database” field. Usually this is simply moodle, but you might say moodle310.

[[Image:PhpMyAdmin3131 create database.png|thumb|center|Center of initial phpMyAdmin screen]]

* From the "Collation" drop down list select "utf8_unicode_ci"

*Click the “Create” button to create the database.

You should see the database on the left with your moodle MySQL database name without files in it and/or a notice that it was created.

===MySQL security===
Security on a localhost may not be a big concern. On the XAMPP page there is a security link on the left. It will help you create a MySQL user and security password. Usually this user is called root.

==Prepare server for Moodle==
You will need to extract the folders and files from the downloaded package and create the moodledata folder (where images, course and user data/files will be located).

===Extract standard Moodle package files===
Locate the zip file of the standard install package you downloaded from Moodle.org. The easiest method is to extract everything in the file to the htdocs folder that XAMPP just created. Most Windows operating systems come with an program that will recognize a zip file and ask you where you want to extract the files.

*Extract the Moodle files to htdocs. A default folder named “moodle” is created with all the Moodle folders and files within it.

[[image:Xampp19.gif|thumb|center|Example of Moodle folder inthe server's htdocs]]

===Moodledata folder===
It is a good practice to manually create the moodledata folder. In an standard default install, Moodle will look for it in the top most level of folders on your server, the same level as htdocs, apache, php and those folders. If you anticipate adding different versions of moodle on your XAMPP server, give the moodledata folder a unique name.
*For example: "C:\X_server\moodledata301" or "C:\apachefriends\151\moodledata151".

*You may have to change the permissions of the folder in some operating systems. To do this right click on the moodledata folder, select properties and the "Security" tab.

:Another box will pop up. Select "Users" and give them "Modify" and "Write" permissions, along with whatever existed already.

==Start of initial Moodle install==

You have now installed a webserver on your computer. Next you need to get Moodle to install itself. You will use your favorite web browser to do this.

Other pages in MoodleDocs describe the install process. We will just cover the first few screens.

===Go to moodle in web browser===
[[image:Xampp23.gif|thumb|right|Browser address]]
In your web browser, type the path to the folder containing the Moodle files in te address bar – in this example it’s <nowiki>http://localhost/moodle</nowiki>.

===Select language===
The initial install page will ask you to choose your preferred language.
[[image:Xampp24.gif|thumb|center|150px|Select language]]

*Click the “Next” button.

===Diagnostic report===
A diagnostic report is displayed – hopefully it will look like this, if not you may need to address some issues.

[[image:Xampp25.gif|thumb|center|Initial diagnostic, it passed, no warnings]]

*Click the “Next” button to continue.

===Paths for Moodle installation===
The paths for your Moodle installation are shown – accept these or amend as desired.

*Click the “Next” button to continue.

===MySQL database settings===
The screen shot below is out of date. However, enter the database settings. The fields are populated with some suggested values.

*In this example the database created is “moodle153”. If you created a password for root place it here. If you want the MySQL user admin to log into the moodle MySQL database, place that user and the password here.
*In later versions of Moodle you maybe asked for the database port number. Refer to the XAMPP-Control.exe program main screen for that information.

:''TIP:'' DO NOT USE THE “ROOT” USER WITHOUT A PASSWORD FOR PRODUCTION INSTALLATIONS AS THIS CREATES A SECURITY VULNERABILITY.
[[image:Xampp28.gif|thumb|center|MySQL database settings screen]]

*When you have added or edited information on the page, click the “Next” button to continue.
:''TIP:'' This information is creating and can later be edited in the htdocs/moodle/config.php file.

===Server check===
[[Image:Moodle Install Server checks.png|thumb|center|150px|Server check with minor issues]]
This screen will report any issues with your webserver settings. Typically the [[admin/environment/php extension/curl|CURL settings]] and [[admin/environment/php extension/openssl|OpenSLL settings]] in a new XAMPP install will receive a mild or critical warning.
:'''TIP:''' It is possible to open Windows Explorer and edit the php/php.ini file using a plain text editor e.g. notepad at this point and then use the refresh button at the bottom of the server check page once you have saved your changes. However, exiting the Moodle install at this point is not the end of the world, all your settings up to this point have been saved. Localhost\moodle will start the install again.

===Moodle install confirmed===
Moodle will tell you it has install the basics.

[[image:Xampp29.gif|thumb|center|125px|Confirmed]]

*Click the “ Continue” button to proceed.

===Moodle copyright & license===
The Moodle copyright / license notices are displayed.

[[image:Xampp30.gif|thumb|center|Copyright & license]]

*Click the “Yes” button to continue.

===Now you can Moodle===
You will be asked to create the admin user for your Moodle site. Then as the admin Moodle user, you will be taken to the Front Page settings to start to build your new site.
Good job

==Troubleshooting==
===Bitnami===
*If you have previously created a Moodle install with the [http://bitnami.org Bitnami] installer you may find that Apache will not start. This is because Bitnami installs a service for Apache and MySQL. To disable these go to Control Panel > Administrative tools > Service to locate and disable these services.
===Skype===
*If XAMPP does not work when you launch your browser and you have [http://www.skype.com Skype] enabled it may be necessary to change the port settings. You may also have issues with other programs and it might be easier to change the port settings in XAMPP and Moodle. Here is how to change them in Skype.

* Locate "Options..." in Skype.

[[Image: Skype1.gif|thumb|center|Click to make bigger]]

* Locate the "Connection" options.

[[Image: Skype2.gif|thumb|center|Click to make bigger]]

* Remove the tick / check from the Checkbox.

[[Image: Skype3.gif|thumb|center|Click to make bigger]]

* Click the "Save" button.

* You may need to re-start your computer for this to take effect.

* Or you can quit your Skype session while you are working on Moodle.

===Still having problems but do not have Skype installed, using Windows 10?===
* Check for another program which may be using port 80. IIS is commonly found to be the culprit. You can put the service called World Wide Web Publishing Service on manual. If you use MS's Shared space, then do not fight city hall, leave it running.

You can change the port for you XAMPP webserver. The easiest way is to use XAMPP-Control.exe, then click on the config button for Apache. This will open up the httpd.conf file. Look for the Listen lines. A best practice is to comment out (with a #) the current active line and type in a new line. For example you might type
Listen 127.0.0.1:181

Next you will need to go to the Moodle config.php file and change the wwwroot location by adding the port to the address. For example: $CFG->wwwroot = 'http://127.0.0.1:181/moodle';

Don't forget to save the file and restart Apache.

====Moodle Networking does not work====
You may need to enable curl. [[admin/environment/php extension/curl|Curl help]] which will tell you the line of code in the php/php.ini file to change. Or find more instructions at this link [http://www.tildemark.com/programming/php/enable-curl-with-xampp-on-windows-xp.html Enable curl in XAMPP on XP]

==See also==
*[[Windows installation]]
*[[Installing AMP]] - Overview of other OS packages
*[https://docs.moodle.org/en/Xampp_Installer_FAQ Xampp Installer FAQ]
*[[Complete install packages|Complete install packages for Windows]]
*[[Installation Quickstart]] the short and simple install notes for experienced

[[sk:Moodle Windows Inštalácia pomocou XAMPP]]
[[de:Windows-Installation mit XAMPP]]

[[Category:Administrator]]
[[Category:Installation]]

Windows installation using XAMPP

2015-10-28T15:52:06Z

Rcollman: /* Skype */ edit

XAMPP is a fully functional web server package. It is built to test web based programs on a personal computer. It is not meant for online access via the web on a production server. This page describes how to install the XAMPP webserver package of programs and how to install a Moodle standard package on the server which was created.

:''TIP:'' These guidelines are intended for a Standard Moodle installation on a Windows PC for a private or test Moodle installation, not a production (public) site or service. '''XAMPP-lite''' is used to create a [[Complete install packages for Windows]] which has a different installation process.

==Overview==
Note: This page was updated showing an installation for XAMPP 1.7.1 but some older screenshots were kept. It is now October 2015 and XAMPP's current version is 5.6.8 and Moodle's is 2.9.2 going on 3.x. Windows is no longer supporting XP, Windows 10 is the desktop latest and greatest. Some updating is in order. See page comments.

This is a guide for installing XAMPP and Moodle on a computer. The instructions are in the process of being updated. You may find the older instructions in previous versions of MoodleDocs.

An overview of the steps as of 2015:

*Download the latest version of XAMPP from Apachefriends.org
*Install XAMPP
*Use control.exe in XAMPP folder to start and stop Apache and MySQL
*Note the MySQL port.
*If Apache will not start because of a port conflict
**then use config button to change the listening port to something like 127.0.0.1:181
*Type localhost in your browser, or 127.0.0.1:181 (if you changed the port number)
*You should get to localhost/xampp splash page.
*Click on the Moodle icon to allow Bitnami to install the latest version of Moodle.
*You will need to know port number and the usual Moodle Installation initial questions.
*The process takes a long time. Be patient, even when things don't look like anything is happening.
*You should find your moodle files in /xampp/apps/moodle/htdocs. Enjoy.

What follows are old XP instructions which will not help much.

==Preparation==

===Get Moodle===
Download the standard version of Moodle you wish to install from Moodle.org [http://download.moodle.org Standard install packages].

Alternative, once XAMPP is installed use the Moodle link and allow Bitnami to download a current version and start the free install for you.

===Get XAMPP===
Go to apachefriends.org and download [http://www.apachefriends.org/en/xampp-windows.html XAMPP for Windows]. This example assumes that you have downloaded the “Installer” package. There are several XAMPP packages to download. Installer is about 1/2 the size of the same package as a zip file.

===Allow yourself some time===
Allow an hour or more to get to the Moodle Front Page on a new site. The time will depend upon the speed of your computer, download connection and of course your familiarity with the process.
:''TIP:'' On slower internet connections, download what you need into a folder for a later install. The serious moodler might create a MoodleZip folder to put all their different Moodle related zipfiles.

==Create XAMPP webserver==
===Installing XAMPP===
Run the installer, eventually you will be presented with an option about where to install the package. A best practice is to give the xampp folder a name that is unique. For example in C:\xampp568

Continue with the installation, this will take a while!

Eventually you will be presented with the option to install Apache, MySQL, Filezilla and Mercury as a service.

*It’s probably best to choose “No” for now. You can always enable these as services later.

Next you’ll be asked if you want to start the XAMPP Control Panel. Say yes. You can find the XAMPP-control.exe file in your XMAMPP folder. It is useful.

=== Launch XAMPP ===
There are several ways to start your webserver. [[Image:XAMPP171 start stop options.png|thumb|left|60px|Server directory start/stop files]][[image:Xampp6.gif|thumb|right|100px|One way to start/stop: XAMPP control panel]]
1. On your Desktop, locate the shortcut XAMPP icon and double click to launch the Control Panel.
**When the XAMPP Control Panel has launched, click the “Start” buttons for Apache and MySQL (see below).
2. Alternatively, there are several start stop bat and exe files in the xampp folder. The XAMPP-control.exe file takes the place of these.

*If all is well you will see something like this.
'''If Apache fails to run i.e. the "Running" text with the green background keeps disappearing) and you are using Skype or another program that uses port 80 e.g. IIS - please review "Troubleshooting" at the end of these instructions.'''

==Create the MySQL database==
To create a MySQL database for your Moodle “site” we will use the phpMyAdmin utility included with XAMPP.
[[image:Xampp8.gif|right|Browser address bar]]
*To access this launch the web browser of your choice (Firefox is used in this example), type local host or http://localhost/xampp/ in the address bar.

*The XAMPP default page will be displayed which means your webserver is working. Click the link for your preferred language – we will be using English.

*From the menu on the left, click on “phpMyAdmin”

[[image:Xampp10.gif|center|Click on phpMyAdmin]]

*When phpMy Admin has launched in your browser window, enter the name of your database in the “Create new database” field. Usually this is simply moodle, but you might say moodle310.

[[Image:PhpMyAdmin3131 create database.png|thumb|center|Center of initial phpMyAdmin screen]]

* From the "Collation" drop down list select "utf8_unicode_ci"

*Click the “Create” button to create the database.

You should see the database on the left with your moodle MySQL database name without files in it and/or a notice that it was created.

===MySQL security===
Security on a localhost may not be a big concern. On the XAMPP page there is a security link on the left. It will help you create a MySQL user and security password. Usually this user is called root.

==Prepare server for Moodle==
You will need to extract the folders and files from the downloaded package and create the moodledata folder (where images, course and user data/files will be located).

===Extract standard Moodle package files===
Locate the zip file of the standard install package you downloaded from Moodle.org. The easiest method is to extract everything in the file to the htdocs folder that XAMPP just created. Most Windows operating systems come with an program that will recognize a zip file and ask you where you want to extract the files.

*Extract the Moodle files to htdocs. A default folder named “moodle” is created with all the Moodle folders and files within it.

[[image:Xampp19.gif|thumb|center|Example of Moodle folder inthe server's htdocs]]

===Moodledata folder===
It is a good practice to manually create the moodledata folder. In an standard default install, Moodle will look for it in the top most level of folders on your server, the same level as htdocs, apache, php and those folders. If you anticipate adding different versions of moodle on your XAMPP server, give the moodledata folder a unique name.
*For example: "C:\X_server\moodledata301" or "C:\apachefriends\151\moodledata151".

*You may have to change the permissions of the folder in some operating systems. To do this right click on the moodledata folder, select properties and the "Security" tab.

:Another box will pop up. Select "Users" and give them "Modify" and "Write" permissions, along with whatever existed already.

==Start of initial Moodle install==

You have now installed a webserver on your computer. Next you need to get Moodle to install itself. You will use your favorite web browser to do this.

Other pages in MoodleDocs describe the install process. We will just cover the first few screens.

===Go to moodle in web browser===
[[image:Xampp23.gif|thumb|right|Browser address]]
In your web browser, type the path to the folder containing the Moodle files in te address bar – in this example it’s <nowiki>http://localhost/moodle</nowiki>.

===Select language===
The initial install page will ask you to choose your preferred language.
[[image:Xampp24.gif|thumb|center|150px|Select language]]

*Click the “Next” button.

===Diagnostic report===
A diagnostic report is displayed – hopefully it will look like this, if not you may need to address some issues.

[[image:Xampp25.gif|thumb|center|Initial diagnostic, it passed, no warnings]]

*Click the “Next” button to continue.

===Paths for Moodle installation===
The paths for your Moodle installation are shown – accept these or amend as desired.

*Click the “Next” button to continue.

===MySQL database settings===
The screen shot below is out of date. However, enter the database settings. The fields are populated with some suggested values.

*In this example the database created is “moodle153”. If you created a password for root place it here. If you want the MySQL user admin to log into the moodle MySQL database, place that user and the password here.
*In later versions of Moodle you maybe asked for the database port number. Refer to the XAMPP-Control.exe program main screen for that information.

:''TIP:'' DO NOT USE THE “ROOT” USER WITHOUT A PASSWORD FOR PRODUCTION INSTALLATIONS AS THIS CREATES A SECURITY VULNERABILITY.
[[image:Xampp28.gif|thumb|center|MySQL database settings screen]]

*When you have added or edited information on the page, click the “Next” button to continue.
:''TIP:'' This information is creating and can later be edited in the htdocs/moodle/config.php file.

===Server check===
[[Image:Moodle Install Server checks.png|thumb|center|150px|Server check with minor issues]]
This screen will report any issues with your webserver settings. Typically the [[admin/environment/php extension/curl|CURL settings]] and [[admin/environment/php extension/openssl|OpenSLL settings]] in a new XAMPP install will receive a mild or critical warning.
:'''TIP:''' It is possible to open Windows Explorer and edit the php/php.ini file using a plain text editor e.g. notepad at this point and then use the refresh button at the bottom of the server check page once you have saved your changes. However, exiting the Moodle install at this point is not the end of the world, all your settings up to this point have been saved. Localhost\moodle will start the install again.

===Moodle install confirmed===
Moodle will tell you it has install the basics.

[[image:Xampp29.gif|thumb|center|125px|Confirmed]]

*Click the “ Continue” button to proceed.

===Moodle copyright & license===
The Moodle copyright / license notices are displayed.

[[image:Xampp30.gif|thumb|center|Copyright & license]]

*Click the “Yes” button to continue.

===Now you can Moodle===
You will be asked to create the admin user for your Moodle site. Then as the admin Moodle user, you will be taken to the Front Page settings to start to build your new site.
Good job

==Troubleshooting==
===Bitnami===
*If you have previously created a Moodle install with the [http://bitnami.org Bitnami] installer you may find that Apache will not start. This is because Bitnami installs a service for Apache and MySQL. To disable these go to Control Panel > Administrative tools > Service to locate and disable these services.
===Skype===
*If XAMPP does not work when you launch your browser and you have [http://www.skype.com Skype] enabled it may be necessary to change the port settings. You may also have issues with other programs and it might be easier to change the port settings in XAMPP and Moodle. Here is how to change them in Skype.

* Locate "Options..." in Skype.

[[Image: Skype1.gif|thumb|center|Click to make bigger]]

* Locate the "Connection" options.

[[Image: Skype2.gif|thumb|center|Click to make bigger]]

* Remove the tick / check from the Checkbox.

[[Image: Skype3.gif|thumb|center|Click to make bigger]]

* Click the "Save" button.

* You may need to re-start your computer for this to take effect.

* Or you can quit your Skype session while you are working on Moodle.

===Still having problems but do not have Skype installed?===
* Check for another program which may be using port 80. IIS is commonly found to be the culprit.

====Moodle Networking does not work====
You may need to enable curl. [[admin/environment/php extension/curl|Curl help]] which will tell you the line of code in the php/php.ini file to change. Or find more instructions at this link [http://www.tildemark.com/programming/php/enable-curl-with-xampp-on-windows-xp.html Enable curl in XAMPP on XP]

==See also==
*[[Windows installation]]
*[[Installing AMP]] - Overview of other OS packages
*[https://docs.moodle.org/en/Xampp_Installer_FAQ Xampp Installer FAQ]
*[[Complete install packages|Complete install packages for Windows]]
*[[Installation Quickstart]] the short and simple install notes for experienced

[[sk:Moodle Windows Inštalácia pomocou XAMPP]]
[[de:Windows-Installation mit XAMPP]]

[[Category:Administrator]]
[[Category:Installation]]

Windows installation using XAMPP

2015-10-28T15:49:29Z

Rcollman: /* MySQL database settings */

XAMPP is a fully functional web server package. It is built to test web based programs on a personal computer. It is not meant for online access via the web on a production server. This page describes how to install the XAMPP webserver package of programs and how to install a Moodle standard package on the server which was created.

:''TIP:'' These guidelines are intended for a Standard Moodle installation on a Windows PC for a private or test Moodle installation, not a production (public) site or service. '''XAMPP-lite''' is used to create a [[Complete install packages for Windows]] which has a different installation process.

==Overview==
Note: This page was updated showing an installation for XAMPP 1.7.1 but some older screenshots were kept. It is now October 2015 and XAMPP's current version is 5.6.8 and Moodle's is 2.9.2 going on 3.x. Windows is no longer supporting XP, Windows 10 is the desktop latest and greatest. Some updating is in order. See page comments.

This is a guide for installing XAMPP and Moodle on a computer. The instructions are in the process of being updated. You may find the older instructions in previous versions of MoodleDocs.

An overview of the steps as of 2015:

*Download the latest version of XAMPP from Apachefriends.org
*Install XAMPP
*Use control.exe in XAMPP folder to start and stop Apache and MySQL
*Note the MySQL port.
*If Apache will not start because of a port conflict
**then use config button to change the listening port to something like 127.0.0.1:181
*Type localhost in your browser, or 127.0.0.1:181 (if you changed the port number)
*You should get to localhost/xampp splash page.
*Click on the Moodle icon to allow Bitnami to install the latest version of Moodle.
*You will need to know port number and the usual Moodle Installation initial questions.
*The process takes a long time. Be patient, even when things don't look like anything is happening.
*You should find your moodle files in /xampp/apps/moodle/htdocs. Enjoy.

What follows are old XP instructions which will not help much.

==Preparation==

===Get Moodle===
Download the standard version of Moodle you wish to install from Moodle.org [http://download.moodle.org Standard install packages].

Alternative, once XAMPP is installed use the Moodle link and allow Bitnami to download a current version and start the free install for you.

===Get XAMPP===
Go to apachefriends.org and download [http://www.apachefriends.org/en/xampp-windows.html XAMPP for Windows]. This example assumes that you have downloaded the “Installer” package. There are several XAMPP packages to download. Installer is about 1/2 the size of the same package as a zip file.

===Allow yourself some time===
Allow an hour or more to get to the Moodle Front Page on a new site. The time will depend upon the speed of your computer, download connection and of course your familiarity with the process.
:''TIP:'' On slower internet connections, download what you need into a folder for a later install. The serious moodler might create a MoodleZip folder to put all their different Moodle related zipfiles.

==Create XAMPP webserver==
===Installing XAMPP===
Run the installer, eventually you will be presented with an option about where to install the package. A best practice is to give the xampp folder a name that is unique. For example in C:\xampp568

Continue with the installation, this will take a while!

Eventually you will be presented with the option to install Apache, MySQL, Filezilla and Mercury as a service.

*It’s probably best to choose “No” for now. You can always enable these as services later.

Next you’ll be asked if you want to start the XAMPP Control Panel. Say yes. You can find the XAMPP-control.exe file in your XMAMPP folder. It is useful.

=== Launch XAMPP ===
There are several ways to start your webserver. [[Image:XAMPP171 start stop options.png|thumb|left|60px|Server directory start/stop files]][[image:Xampp6.gif|thumb|right|100px|One way to start/stop: XAMPP control panel]]
1. On your Desktop, locate the shortcut XAMPP icon and double click to launch the Control Panel.
**When the XAMPP Control Panel has launched, click the “Start” buttons for Apache and MySQL (see below).
2. Alternatively, there are several start stop bat and exe files in the xampp folder. The XAMPP-control.exe file takes the place of these.

*If all is well you will see something like this.
'''If Apache fails to run i.e. the "Running" text with the green background keeps disappearing) and you are using Skype or another program that uses port 80 e.g. IIS - please review "Troubleshooting" at the end of these instructions.'''

==Create the MySQL database==
To create a MySQL database for your Moodle “site” we will use the phpMyAdmin utility included with XAMPP.
[[image:Xampp8.gif|right|Browser address bar]]
*To access this launch the web browser of your choice (Firefox is used in this example), type local host or http://localhost/xampp/ in the address bar.

*The XAMPP default page will be displayed which means your webserver is working. Click the link for your preferred language – we will be using English.

*From the menu on the left, click on “phpMyAdmin”

[[image:Xampp10.gif|center|Click on phpMyAdmin]]

*When phpMy Admin has launched in your browser window, enter the name of your database in the “Create new database” field. Usually this is simply moodle, but you might say moodle310.

[[Image:PhpMyAdmin3131 create database.png|thumb|center|Center of initial phpMyAdmin screen]]

* From the "Collation" drop down list select "utf8_unicode_ci"

*Click the “Create” button to create the database.

You should see the database on the left with your moodle MySQL database name without files in it and/or a notice that it was created.

===MySQL security===
Security on a localhost may not be a big concern. On the XAMPP page there is a security link on the left. It will help you create a MySQL user and security password. Usually this user is called root.

==Prepare server for Moodle==
You will need to extract the folders and files from the downloaded package and create the moodledata folder (where images, course and user data/files will be located).

===Extract standard Moodle package files===
Locate the zip file of the standard install package you downloaded from Moodle.org. The easiest method is to extract everything in the file to the htdocs folder that XAMPP just created. Most Windows operating systems come with an program that will recognize a zip file and ask you where you want to extract the files.

*Extract the Moodle files to htdocs. A default folder named “moodle” is created with all the Moodle folders and files within it.

[[image:Xampp19.gif|thumb|center|Example of Moodle folder inthe server's htdocs]]

===Moodledata folder===
It is a good practice to manually create the moodledata folder. In an standard default install, Moodle will look for it in the top most level of folders on your server, the same level as htdocs, apache, php and those folders. If you anticipate adding different versions of moodle on your XAMPP server, give the moodledata folder a unique name.
*For example: "C:\X_server\moodledata301" or "C:\apachefriends\151\moodledata151".

*You may have to change the permissions of the folder in some operating systems. To do this right click on the moodledata folder, select properties and the "Security" tab.

:Another box will pop up. Select "Users" and give them "Modify" and "Write" permissions, along with whatever existed already.

==Start of initial Moodle install==

You have now installed a webserver on your computer. Next you need to get Moodle to install itself. You will use your favorite web browser to do this.

Other pages in MoodleDocs describe the install process. We will just cover the first few screens.

===Go to moodle in web browser===
[[image:Xampp23.gif|thumb|right|Browser address]]
In your web browser, type the path to the folder containing the Moodle files in te address bar – in this example it’s <nowiki>http://localhost/moodle</nowiki>.

===Select language===
The initial install page will ask you to choose your preferred language.
[[image:Xampp24.gif|thumb|center|150px|Select language]]

*Click the “Next” button.

===Diagnostic report===
A diagnostic report is displayed – hopefully it will look like this, if not you may need to address some issues.

[[image:Xampp25.gif|thumb|center|Initial diagnostic, it passed, no warnings]]

*Click the “Next” button to continue.

===Paths for Moodle installation===
The paths for your Moodle installation are shown – accept these or amend as desired.

*Click the “Next” button to continue.

===MySQL database settings===
The screen shot below is out of date. However, enter the database settings. The fields are populated with some suggested values.

*In this example the database created is “moodle153”. If you created a password for root place it here. If you want the MySQL user admin to log into the moodle MySQL database, place that user and the password here.
*In later versions of Moodle you maybe asked for the database port number. Refer to the XAMPP-Control.exe program main screen for that information.

:''TIP:'' DO NOT USE THE “ROOT” USER WITHOUT A PASSWORD FOR PRODUCTION INSTALLATIONS AS THIS CREATES A SECURITY VULNERABILITY.
[[image:Xampp28.gif|thumb|center|MySQL database settings screen]]

*When you have added or edited information on the page, click the “Next” button to continue.
:''TIP:'' This information is creating and can later be edited in the htdocs/moodle/config.php file.

===Server check===
[[Image:Moodle Install Server checks.png|thumb|center|150px|Server check with minor issues]]
This screen will report any issues with your webserver settings. Typically the [[admin/environment/php extension/curl|CURL settings]] and [[admin/environment/php extension/openssl|OpenSLL settings]] in a new XAMPP install will receive a mild or critical warning.
:'''TIP:''' It is possible to open Windows Explorer and edit the php/php.ini file using a plain text editor e.g. notepad at this point and then use the refresh button at the bottom of the server check page once you have saved your changes. However, exiting the Moodle install at this point is not the end of the world, all your settings up to this point have been saved. Localhost\moodle will start the install again.

===Moodle install confirmed===
Moodle will tell you it has install the basics.

[[image:Xampp29.gif|thumb|center|125px|Confirmed]]

*Click the “ Continue” button to proceed.

===Moodle copyright & license===
The Moodle copyright / license notices are displayed.

[[image:Xampp30.gif|thumb|center|Copyright & license]]

*Click the “Yes” button to continue.

===Now you can Moodle===
You will be asked to create the admin user for your Moodle site. Then as the admin Moodle user, you will be taken to the Front Page settings to start to build your new site.
Good job

==Troubleshooting==
===Bitnami===
*If you have previously created a Moodle install with the [http://bitnami.org Bitnami] installer you may find that Apache will not start. This is because Bitnami installs a service for Apache and MySQL. To disable these go to Control Panel > Administrative tools > Service to locate and disable these services.
===Skype===
*If XAMPP does not work when you launch your browser and you have [http://www.skype.com Skype] enabled it may be necessary to change the port settings in Skype.

* Locate "Options..." in Skype.

[[Image: Skype1.gif|thumb|center|Click to make bigger]]

* Locate the "Connection" options.

[[Image: Skype2.gif|thumb|center|Click to make bigger]]

* Remove the tick / check from the Checkbox.

[[Image: Skype3.gif|thumb|center|Click to make bigger]]

* Click the "Save" button.

* You may need to re-start your computer for this to take effect.

* Or you can quit your Skype session while you are working on Moodle.

===Still having problems but do not have Skype installed?===
* Check for another program which may be using port 80. IIS is commonly found to be the culprit.

====Moodle Networking does not work====
You may need to enable curl. [[admin/environment/php extension/curl|Curl help]] which will tell you the line of code in the php/php.ini file to change. Or find more instructions at this link [http://www.tildemark.com/programming/php/enable-curl-with-xampp-on-windows-xp.html Enable curl in XAMPP on XP]

==See also==
*[[Windows installation]]
*[[Installing AMP]] - Overview of other OS packages
*[https://docs.moodle.org/en/Xampp_Installer_FAQ Xampp Installer FAQ]
*[[Complete install packages|Complete install packages for Windows]]
*[[Installation Quickstart]] the short and simple install notes for experienced

[[sk:Moodle Windows Inštalácia pomocou XAMPP]]
[[de:Windows-Installation mit XAMPP]]

[[Category:Administrator]]
[[Category:Installation]]

Windows installation using XAMPP

2015-10-28T15:46:30Z

Rcollman: /* Paths for Moodle installation */

XAMPP is a fully functional web server package. It is built to test web based programs on a personal computer. It is not meant for online access via the web on a production server. This page describes how to install the XAMPP webserver package of programs and how to install a Moodle standard package on the server which was created.

:''TIP:'' These guidelines are intended for a Standard Moodle installation on a Windows PC for a private or test Moodle installation, not a production (public) site or service. '''XAMPP-lite''' is used to create a [[Complete install packages for Windows]] which has a different installation process.

==Overview==
Note: This page was updated showing an installation for XAMPP 1.7.1 but some older screenshots were kept. It is now October 2015 and XAMPP's current version is 5.6.8 and Moodle's is 2.9.2 going on 3.x. Windows is no longer supporting XP, Windows 10 is the desktop latest and greatest. Some updating is in order. See page comments.

This is a guide for installing XAMPP and Moodle on a computer. The instructions are in the process of being updated. You may find the older instructions in previous versions of MoodleDocs.

An overview of the steps as of 2015:

*Download the latest version of XAMPP from Apachefriends.org
*Install XAMPP
*Use control.exe in XAMPP folder to start and stop Apache and MySQL
*Note the MySQL port.
*If Apache will not start because of a port conflict
**then use config button to change the listening port to something like 127.0.0.1:181
*Type localhost in your browser, or 127.0.0.1:181 (if you changed the port number)
*You should get to localhost/xampp splash page.
*Click on the Moodle icon to allow Bitnami to install the latest version of Moodle.
*You will need to know port number and the usual Moodle Installation initial questions.
*The process takes a long time. Be patient, even when things don't look like anything is happening.
*You should find your moodle files in /xampp/apps/moodle/htdocs. Enjoy.

What follows are old XP instructions which will not help much.

==Preparation==

===Get Moodle===
Download the standard version of Moodle you wish to install from Moodle.org [http://download.moodle.org Standard install packages].

Alternative, once XAMPP is installed use the Moodle link and allow Bitnami to download a current version and start the free install for you.

===Get XAMPP===
Go to apachefriends.org and download [http://www.apachefriends.org/en/xampp-windows.html XAMPP for Windows]. This example assumes that you have downloaded the “Installer” package. There are several XAMPP packages to download. Installer is about 1/2 the size of the same package as a zip file.

===Allow yourself some time===
Allow an hour or more to get to the Moodle Front Page on a new site. The time will depend upon the speed of your computer, download connection and of course your familiarity with the process.
:''TIP:'' On slower internet connections, download what you need into a folder for a later install. The serious moodler might create a MoodleZip folder to put all their different Moodle related zipfiles.

==Create XAMPP webserver==
===Installing XAMPP===
Run the installer, eventually you will be presented with an option about where to install the package. A best practice is to give the xampp folder a name that is unique. For example in C:\xampp568

Continue with the installation, this will take a while!

Eventually you will be presented with the option to install Apache, MySQL, Filezilla and Mercury as a service.

*It’s probably best to choose “No” for now. You can always enable these as services later.

Next you’ll be asked if you want to start the XAMPP Control Panel. Say yes. You can find the XAMPP-control.exe file in your XMAMPP folder. It is useful.

=== Launch XAMPP ===
There are several ways to start your webserver. [[Image:XAMPP171 start stop options.png|thumb|left|60px|Server directory start/stop files]][[image:Xampp6.gif|thumb|right|100px|One way to start/stop: XAMPP control panel]]
1. On your Desktop, locate the shortcut XAMPP icon and double click to launch the Control Panel.
**When the XAMPP Control Panel has launched, click the “Start” buttons for Apache and MySQL (see below).
2. Alternatively, there are several start stop bat and exe files in the xampp folder. The XAMPP-control.exe file takes the place of these.

*If all is well you will see something like this.
'''If Apache fails to run i.e. the "Running" text with the green background keeps disappearing) and you are using Skype or another program that uses port 80 e.g. IIS - please review "Troubleshooting" at the end of these instructions.'''

==Create the MySQL database==
To create a MySQL database for your Moodle “site” we will use the phpMyAdmin utility included with XAMPP.
[[image:Xampp8.gif|right|Browser address bar]]
*To access this launch the web browser of your choice (Firefox is used in this example), type local host or http://localhost/xampp/ in the address bar.

*The XAMPP default page will be displayed which means your webserver is working. Click the link for your preferred language – we will be using English.

*From the menu on the left, click on “phpMyAdmin”

[[image:Xampp10.gif|center|Click on phpMyAdmin]]

*When phpMy Admin has launched in your browser window, enter the name of your database in the “Create new database” field. Usually this is simply moodle, but you might say moodle310.

[[Image:PhpMyAdmin3131 create database.png|thumb|center|Center of initial phpMyAdmin screen]]

* From the "Collation" drop down list select "utf8_unicode_ci"

*Click the “Create” button to create the database.

You should see the database on the left with your moodle MySQL database name without files in it and/or a notice that it was created.

===MySQL security===
Security on a localhost may not be a big concern. On the XAMPP page there is a security link on the left. It will help you create a MySQL user and security password. Usually this user is called root.

==Prepare server for Moodle==
You will need to extract the folders and files from the downloaded package and create the moodledata folder (where images, course and user data/files will be located).

===Extract standard Moodle package files===
Locate the zip file of the standard install package you downloaded from Moodle.org. The easiest method is to extract everything in the file to the htdocs folder that XAMPP just created. Most Windows operating systems come with an program that will recognize a zip file and ask you where you want to extract the files.

*Extract the Moodle files to htdocs. A default folder named “moodle” is created with all the Moodle folders and files within it.

[[image:Xampp19.gif|thumb|center|Example of Moodle folder inthe server's htdocs]]

===Moodledata folder===
It is a good practice to manually create the moodledata folder. In an standard default install, Moodle will look for it in the top most level of folders on your server, the same level as htdocs, apache, php and those folders. If you anticipate adding different versions of moodle on your XAMPP server, give the moodledata folder a unique name.
*For example: "C:\X_server\moodledata301" or "C:\apachefriends\151\moodledata151".

*You may have to change the permissions of the folder in some operating systems. To do this right click on the moodledata folder, select properties and the "Security" tab.

:Another box will pop up. Select "Users" and give them "Modify" and "Write" permissions, along with whatever existed already.

==Start of initial Moodle install==

You have now installed a webserver on your computer. Next you need to get Moodle to install itself. You will use your favorite web browser to do this.

Other pages in MoodleDocs describe the install process. We will just cover the first few screens.

===Go to moodle in web browser===
[[image:Xampp23.gif|thumb|right|Browser address]]
In your web browser, type the path to the folder containing the Moodle files in te address bar – in this example it’s <nowiki>http://localhost/moodle</nowiki>.

===Select language===
The initial install page will ask you to choose your preferred language.
[[image:Xampp24.gif|thumb|center|150px|Select language]]

*Click the “Next” button.

===Diagnostic report===
A diagnostic report is displayed – hopefully it will look like this, if not you may need to address some issues.

[[image:Xampp25.gif|thumb|center|Initial diagnostic, it passed, no warnings]]

*Click the “Next” button to continue.

===Paths for Moodle installation===
The paths for your Moodle installation are shown – accept these or amend as desired.

*Click the “Next” button to continue.

===MySQL database settings===
In this screen we enter the database settings. The fields are populated with some suggested values.

*In this example the database created is “moodle153”. If you created a password for root place it here. If you want the MySQL user admin to log into the moodle MySQL database, place that user and the password here.

:''TIP:'' DO NOT USE THE “ROOT” USER WITHOUT A PASSWORD FOR PRODUCTION INSTALLATIONS AS THIS CREATES A SECURITY VULNERABILITY.
[[image:Xampp28.gif|thumb|center|MySQL database settings screen]]

*When you have added or edited information on the page, click the “Next” button to continue.
:''TIP:'' This information is creating and can later be edited in the htdocs/moodle/config.php file.

===Server check===
[[Image:Moodle Install Server checks.png|thumb|center|150px|Server check with minor issues]]
This screen will report any issues with your webserver settings. Typically the [[admin/environment/php extension/curl|CURL settings]] and [[admin/environment/php extension/openssl|OpenSLL settings]] in a new XAMPP install will receive a mild or critical warning.
:'''TIP:''' It is possible to open Windows Explorer and edit the php/php.ini file using a plain text editor e.g. notepad at this point and then use the refresh button at the bottom of the server check page once you have saved your changes. However, exiting the Moodle install at this point is not the end of the world, all your settings up to this point have been saved. Localhost\moodle will start the install again.

===Moodle install confirmed===
Moodle will tell you it has install the basics.

[[image:Xampp29.gif|thumb|center|125px|Confirmed]]

*Click the “ Continue” button to proceed.

===Moodle copyright & license===
The Moodle copyright / license notices are displayed.

[[image:Xampp30.gif|thumb|center|Copyright & license]]

*Click the “Yes” button to continue.

===Now you can Moodle===
You will be asked to create the admin user for your Moodle site. Then as the admin Moodle user, you will be taken to the Front Page settings to start to build your new site.
Good job

==Troubleshooting==
===Bitnami===
*If you have previously created a Moodle install with the [http://bitnami.org Bitnami] installer you may find that Apache will not start. This is because Bitnami installs a service for Apache and MySQL. To disable these go to Control Panel > Administrative tools > Service to locate and disable these services.
===Skype===
*If XAMPP does not work when you launch your browser and you have [http://www.skype.com Skype] enabled it may be necessary to change the port settings in Skype.

* Locate "Options..." in Skype.

[[Image: Skype1.gif|thumb|center|Click to make bigger]]

* Locate the "Connection" options.

[[Image: Skype2.gif|thumb|center|Click to make bigger]]

* Remove the tick / check from the Checkbox.

[[Image: Skype3.gif|thumb|center|Click to make bigger]]

* Click the "Save" button.

* You may need to re-start your computer for this to take effect.

* Or you can quit your Skype session while you are working on Moodle.

===Still having problems but do not have Skype installed?===
* Check for another program which may be using port 80. IIS is commonly found to be the culprit.

====Moodle Networking does not work====
You may need to enable curl. [[admin/environment/php extension/curl|Curl help]] which will tell you the line of code in the php/php.ini file to change. Or find more instructions at this link [http://www.tildemark.com/programming/php/enable-curl-with-xampp-on-windows-xp.html Enable curl in XAMPP on XP]

==See also==
*[[Windows installation]]
*[[Installing AMP]] - Overview of other OS packages
*[https://docs.moodle.org/en/Xampp_Installer_FAQ Xampp Installer FAQ]
*[[Complete install packages|Complete install packages for Windows]]
*[[Installation Quickstart]] the short and simple install notes for experienced

[[sk:Moodle Windows Inštalácia pomocou XAMPP]]
[[de:Windows-Installation mit XAMPP]]

[[Category:Administrator]]
[[Category:Installation]]

Windows installation using XAMPP

2015-10-28T15:44:56Z

Rcollman: /* Prepare server for Moodle */ edit

XAMPP is a fully functional web server package. It is built to test web based programs on a personal computer. It is not meant for online access via the web on a production server. This page describes how to install the XAMPP webserver package of programs and how to install a Moodle standard package on the server which was created.

:''TIP:'' These guidelines are intended for a Standard Moodle installation on a Windows PC for a private or test Moodle installation, not a production (public) site or service. '''XAMPP-lite''' is used to create a [[Complete install packages for Windows]] which has a different installation process.

==Overview==
Note: This page was updated showing an installation for XAMPP 1.7.1 but some older screenshots were kept. It is now October 2015 and XAMPP's current version is 5.6.8 and Moodle's is 2.9.2 going on 3.x. Windows is no longer supporting XP, Windows 10 is the desktop latest and greatest. Some updating is in order. See page comments.

This is a guide for installing XAMPP and Moodle on a computer. The instructions are in the process of being updated. You may find the older instructions in previous versions of MoodleDocs.

An overview of the steps as of 2015:

*Download the latest version of XAMPP from Apachefriends.org
*Install XAMPP
*Use control.exe in XAMPP folder to start and stop Apache and MySQL
*Note the MySQL port.
*If Apache will not start because of a port conflict
**then use config button to change the listening port to something like 127.0.0.1:181
*Type localhost in your browser, or 127.0.0.1:181 (if you changed the port number)
*You should get to localhost/xampp splash page.
*Click on the Moodle icon to allow Bitnami to install the latest version of Moodle.
*You will need to know port number and the usual Moodle Installation initial questions.
*The process takes a long time. Be patient, even when things don't look like anything is happening.
*You should find your moodle files in /xampp/apps/moodle/htdocs. Enjoy.

What follows are old XP instructions which will not help much.

==Preparation==

===Get Moodle===
Download the standard version of Moodle you wish to install from Moodle.org [http://download.moodle.org Standard install packages].

Alternative, once XAMPP is installed use the Moodle link and allow Bitnami to download a current version and start the free install for you.

===Get XAMPP===
Go to apachefriends.org and download [http://www.apachefriends.org/en/xampp-windows.html XAMPP for Windows]. This example assumes that you have downloaded the “Installer” package. There are several XAMPP packages to download. Installer is about 1/2 the size of the same package as a zip file.

===Allow yourself some time===
Allow an hour or more to get to the Moodle Front Page on a new site. The time will depend upon the speed of your computer, download connection and of course your familiarity with the process.
:''TIP:'' On slower internet connections, download what you need into a folder for a later install. The serious moodler might create a MoodleZip folder to put all their different Moodle related zipfiles.

==Create XAMPP webserver==
===Installing XAMPP===
Run the installer, eventually you will be presented with an option about where to install the package. A best practice is to give the xampp folder a name that is unique. For example in C:\xampp568

Continue with the installation, this will take a while!

Eventually you will be presented with the option to install Apache, MySQL, Filezilla and Mercury as a service.

*It’s probably best to choose “No” for now. You can always enable these as services later.

Next you’ll be asked if you want to start the XAMPP Control Panel. Say yes. You can find the XAMPP-control.exe file in your XMAMPP folder. It is useful.

=== Launch XAMPP ===
There are several ways to start your webserver. [[Image:XAMPP171 start stop options.png|thumb|left|60px|Server directory start/stop files]][[image:Xampp6.gif|thumb|right|100px|One way to start/stop: XAMPP control panel]]
1. On your Desktop, locate the shortcut XAMPP icon and double click to launch the Control Panel.
**When the XAMPP Control Panel has launched, click the “Start” buttons for Apache and MySQL (see below).
2. Alternatively, there are several start stop bat and exe files in the xampp folder. The XAMPP-control.exe file takes the place of these.

*If all is well you will see something like this.
'''If Apache fails to run i.e. the "Running" text with the green background keeps disappearing) and you are using Skype or another program that uses port 80 e.g. IIS - please review "Troubleshooting" at the end of these instructions.'''

==Create the MySQL database==
To create a MySQL database for your Moodle “site” we will use the phpMyAdmin utility included with XAMPP.
[[image:Xampp8.gif|right|Browser address bar]]
*To access this launch the web browser of your choice (Firefox is used in this example), type local host or http://localhost/xampp/ in the address bar.

*The XAMPP default page will be displayed which means your webserver is working. Click the link for your preferred language – we will be using English.

*From the menu on the left, click on “phpMyAdmin”

[[image:Xampp10.gif|center|Click on phpMyAdmin]]

*When phpMy Admin has launched in your browser window, enter the name of your database in the “Create new database” field. Usually this is simply moodle, but you might say moodle310.

[[Image:PhpMyAdmin3131 create database.png|thumb|center|Center of initial phpMyAdmin screen]]

* From the "Collation" drop down list select "utf8_unicode_ci"

*Click the “Create” button to create the database.

You should see the database on the left with your moodle MySQL database name without files in it and/or a notice that it was created.

===MySQL security===
Security on a localhost may not be a big concern. On the XAMPP page there is a security link on the left. It will help you create a MySQL user and security password. Usually this user is called root.

==Prepare server for Moodle==
You will need to extract the folders and files from the downloaded package and create the moodledata folder (where images, course and user data/files will be located).

===Extract standard Moodle package files===
Locate the zip file of the standard install package you downloaded from Moodle.org. The easiest method is to extract everything in the file to the htdocs folder that XAMPP just created. Most Windows operating systems come with an program that will recognize a zip file and ask you where you want to extract the files.

*Extract the Moodle files to htdocs. A default folder named “moodle” is created with all the Moodle folders and files within it.

[[image:Xampp19.gif|thumb|center|Example of Moodle folder inthe server's htdocs]]

===Moodledata folder===
It is a good practice to manually create the moodledata folder. In an standard default install, Moodle will look for it in the top most level of folders on your server, the same level as htdocs, apache, php and those folders. If you anticipate adding different versions of moodle on your XAMPP server, give the moodledata folder a unique name.
*For example: "C:\X_server\moodledata301" or "C:\apachefriends\151\moodledata151".

*You may have to change the permissions of the folder in some operating systems. To do this right click on the moodledata folder, select properties and the "Security" tab.

:Another box will pop up. Select "Users" and give them "Modify" and "Write" permissions, along with whatever existed already.

==Start of initial Moodle install==

You have now installed a webserver on your computer. Next you need to get Moodle to install itself. You will use your favorite web browser to do this.

Other pages in MoodleDocs describe the install process. We will just cover the first few screens.

===Go to moodle in web browser===
[[image:Xampp23.gif|thumb|right|Browser address]]
In your web browser, type the path to the folder containing the Moodle files in te address bar – in this example it’s <nowiki>http://localhost/moodle</nowiki>.

===Select language===
The initial install page will ask you to choose your preferred language.
[[image:Xampp24.gif|thumb|center|150px|Select language]]

*Click the “Next” button.

===Diagnostic report===
A diagnostic report is displayed – hopefully it will look like this, if not you may need to address some issues.

[[image:Xampp25.gif|thumb|center|Initial diagnostic, it passed, no warnings]]

*Click the “Next” button to continue.

===Paths for Moodle installation===
The paths for your Moodle installation are shown – accept these or amend as desired.

[[image:Xampp26.gif|thumb|center|Paths to parts of your Moodle]]

*Click the “Next” button to continue.

===MySQL database settings===
In this screen we enter the database settings. The fields are populated with some suggested values.

*In this example the database created is “moodle153”. If you created a password for root place it here. If you want the MySQL user admin to log into the moodle MySQL database, place that user and the password here.

:''TIP:'' DO NOT USE THE “ROOT” USER WITHOUT A PASSWORD FOR PRODUCTION INSTALLATIONS AS THIS CREATES A SECURITY VULNERABILITY.
[[image:Xampp28.gif|thumb|center|MySQL database settings screen]]

*When you have added or edited information on the page, click the “Next” button to continue.
:''TIP:'' This information is creating and can later be edited in the htdocs/moodle/config.php file.

===Server check===
[[Image:Moodle Install Server checks.png|thumb|center|150px|Server check with minor issues]]
This screen will report any issues with your webserver settings. Typically the [[admin/environment/php extension/curl|CURL settings]] and [[admin/environment/php extension/openssl|OpenSLL settings]] in a new XAMPP install will receive a mild or critical warning.
:'''TIP:''' It is possible to open Windows Explorer and edit the php/php.ini file using a plain text editor e.g. notepad at this point and then use the refresh button at the bottom of the server check page once you have saved your changes. However, exiting the Moodle install at this point is not the end of the world, all your settings up to this point have been saved. Localhost\moodle will start the install again.

===Moodle install confirmed===
Moodle will tell you it has install the basics.

[[image:Xampp29.gif|thumb|center|125px|Confirmed]]

*Click the “ Continue” button to proceed.

===Moodle copyright & license===
The Moodle copyright / license notices are displayed.

[[image:Xampp30.gif|thumb|center|Copyright & license]]

*Click the “Yes” button to continue.

===Now you can Moodle===
You will be asked to create the admin user for your Moodle site. Then as the admin Moodle user, you will be taken to the Front Page settings to start to build your new site.
Good job

==Troubleshooting==
===Bitnami===
*If you have previously created a Moodle install with the [http://bitnami.org Bitnami] installer you may find that Apache will not start. This is because Bitnami installs a service for Apache and MySQL. To disable these go to Control Panel > Administrative tools > Service to locate and disable these services.
===Skype===
*If XAMPP does not work when you launch your browser and you have [http://www.skype.com Skype] enabled it may be necessary to change the port settings in Skype.

* Locate "Options..." in Skype.

[[Image: Skype1.gif|thumb|center|Click to make bigger]]

* Locate the "Connection" options.

[[Image: Skype2.gif|thumb|center|Click to make bigger]]

* Remove the tick / check from the Checkbox.

[[Image: Skype3.gif|thumb|center|Click to make bigger]]

* Click the "Save" button.

* You may need to re-start your computer for this to take effect.

* Or you can quit your Skype session while you are working on Moodle.

===Still having problems but do not have Skype installed?===
* Check for another program which may be using port 80. IIS is commonly found to be the culprit.

====Moodle Networking does not work====
You may need to enable curl. [[admin/environment/php extension/curl|Curl help]] which will tell you the line of code in the php/php.ini file to change. Or find more instructions at this link [http://www.tildemark.com/programming/php/enable-curl-with-xampp-on-windows-xp.html Enable curl in XAMPP on XP]

==See also==
*[[Windows installation]]
*[[Installing AMP]] - Overview of other OS packages
*[https://docs.moodle.org/en/Xampp_Installer_FAQ Xampp Installer FAQ]
*[[Complete install packages|Complete install packages for Windows]]
*[[Installation Quickstart]] the short and simple install notes for experienced

[[sk:Moodle Windows Inštalácia pomocou XAMPP]]
[[de:Windows-Installation mit XAMPP]]

[[Category:Administrator]]
[[Category:Installation]]

Windows installation using XAMPP

2015-10-28T15:40:34Z

Rcollman: /* Create the MySQL database */

XAMPP is a fully functional web server package. It is built to test web based programs on a personal computer. It is not meant for online access via the web on a production server. This page describes how to install the XAMPP webserver package of programs and how to install a Moodle standard package on the server which was created.

:''TIP:'' These guidelines are intended for a Standard Moodle installation on a Windows PC for a private or test Moodle installation, not a production (public) site or service. '''XAMPP-lite''' is used to create a [[Complete install packages for Windows]] which has a different installation process.

==Overview==
Note: This page was updated showing an installation for XAMPP 1.7.1 but some older screenshots were kept. It is now October 2015 and XAMPP's current version is 5.6.8 and Moodle's is 2.9.2 going on 3.x. Windows is no longer supporting XP, Windows 10 is the desktop latest and greatest. Some updating is in order. See page comments.

This is a guide for installing XAMPP and Moodle on a computer. The instructions are in the process of being updated. You may find the older instructions in previous versions of MoodleDocs.

An overview of the steps as of 2015:

*Download the latest version of XAMPP from Apachefriends.org
*Install XAMPP
*Use control.exe in XAMPP folder to start and stop Apache and MySQL
*Note the MySQL port.
*If Apache will not start because of a port conflict
**then use config button to change the listening port to something like 127.0.0.1:181
*Type localhost in your browser, or 127.0.0.1:181 (if you changed the port number)
*You should get to localhost/xampp splash page.
*Click on the Moodle icon to allow Bitnami to install the latest version of Moodle.
*You will need to know port number and the usual Moodle Installation initial questions.
*The process takes a long time. Be patient, even when things don't look like anything is happening.
*You should find your moodle files in /xampp/apps/moodle/htdocs. Enjoy.

What follows are old XP instructions which will not help much.

==Preparation==

===Get Moodle===
Download the standard version of Moodle you wish to install from Moodle.org [http://download.moodle.org Standard install packages].

Alternative, once XAMPP is installed use the Moodle link and allow Bitnami to download a current version and start the free install for you.

===Get XAMPP===
Go to apachefriends.org and download [http://www.apachefriends.org/en/xampp-windows.html XAMPP for Windows]. This example assumes that you have downloaded the “Installer” package. There are several XAMPP packages to download. Installer is about 1/2 the size of the same package as a zip file.

===Allow yourself some time===
Allow an hour or more to get to the Moodle Front Page on a new site. The time will depend upon the speed of your computer, download connection and of course your familiarity with the process.
:''TIP:'' On slower internet connections, download what you need into a folder for a later install. The serious moodler might create a MoodleZip folder to put all their different Moodle related zipfiles.

==Create XAMPP webserver==
===Installing XAMPP===
Run the installer, eventually you will be presented with an option about where to install the package. A best practice is to give the xampp folder a name that is unique. For example in C:\xampp568

Continue with the installation, this will take a while!

Eventually you will be presented with the option to install Apache, MySQL, Filezilla and Mercury as a service.

*It’s probably best to choose “No” for now. You can always enable these as services later.

Next you’ll be asked if you want to start the XAMPP Control Panel. Say yes. You can find the XAMPP-control.exe file in your XMAMPP folder. It is useful.

=== Launch XAMPP ===
There are several ways to start your webserver. [[Image:XAMPP171 start stop options.png|thumb|left|60px|Server directory start/stop files]][[image:Xampp6.gif|thumb|right|100px|One way to start/stop: XAMPP control panel]]
1. On your Desktop, locate the shortcut XAMPP icon and double click to launch the Control Panel.
**When the XAMPP Control Panel has launched, click the “Start” buttons for Apache and MySQL (see below).
2. Alternatively, there are several start stop bat and exe files in the xampp folder. The XAMPP-control.exe file takes the place of these.

*If all is well you will see something like this.
'''If Apache fails to run i.e. the "Running" text with the green background keeps disappearing) and you are using Skype or another program that uses port 80 e.g. IIS - please review "Troubleshooting" at the end of these instructions.'''

==Create the MySQL database==
To create a MySQL database for your Moodle “site” we will use the phpMyAdmin utility included with XAMPP.
[[image:Xampp8.gif|right|Browser address bar]]
*To access this launch the web browser of your choice (Firefox is used in this example), type local host or http://localhost/xampp/ in the address bar.

*The XAMPP default page will be displayed which means your webserver is working. Click the link for your preferred language – we will be using English.

*From the menu on the left, click on “phpMyAdmin”

[[image:Xampp10.gif|center|Click on phpMyAdmin]]

*When phpMy Admin has launched in your browser window, enter the name of your database in the “Create new database” field. Usually this is simply moodle, but you might say moodle310.

[[Image:PhpMyAdmin3131 create database.png|thumb|center|Center of initial phpMyAdmin screen]]

* From the "Collation" drop down list select "utf8_unicode_ci"

*Click the “Create” button to create the database.

You should see the database on the left with your moodle MySQL database name without files in it and/or a notice that it was created.

===MySQL security===
Security on a localhost may not be a big concern. On the XAMPP page there is a security link on the left. It will help you create a MySQL user and security password. Usually this user is called root.

==Prepare server for Moodle==
You will need to extract the folders and files from the downloaded package and create the moodledata folder (where images, course and user data/files will be located).

===Extract standard Moodle package files===
Locate the zip file of the standard install package you downloaded from Moodle.org. The easiest method is to extract everything in the file to the htdocs folder that XAMPP just created. Most XP Windows operating systems come with an program that will recognize a zip file and ask you where you want to extract the files.

*Extract the Moodle files to htdocs. A default folder named “moodle” is created with all the Moodle folders and files within it.

[[image:Xampp19.gif|thumb|center|Example of Moodle folder inthe server's htdocs]]

===Moodledata folder===
It is a good practice to manually create the moodledata folder. In an standard default install, Moodle will look for it in the top most level of folders on your server, the same level as htdocs, apache, php and those folders.
*For example: "C;\X_server\moodledata" or "C:\apachefriends\151\moodledata".

*You may have to change the permissions of the folder in some operating systems.
[[image:Vista_moodle_5.jpg|thumb|125px|right|Windows Vista folder securities tab showing permissions]]
:For example, in Windows Vista, you will need to manually create your moodledata folder and assign it permissions. To do this right click on the moodledata folder, select properties and the "Security" tab.

:Another box will pop up. Select "Users" and give them "Modify" and "Write" permissions, along with whatever existed already.

==Start of initial Moodle install==

You have now installed a webserver on your computer. Next you need to get Moodle to install itself. You will use your favorite web browser to do this.

Other pages in MoodleDocs describe the install process. We will just cover the first few screens.

===Go to moodle in web browser===
[[image:Xampp23.gif|thumb|right|Browser address]]
In your web browser, type the path to the folder containing the Moodle files in te address bar – in this example it’s <nowiki>http://localhost/moodle</nowiki>.

===Select language===
The initial install page will ask you to choose your preferred language.
[[image:Xampp24.gif|thumb|center|150px|Select language]]

*Click the “Next” button.

===Diagnostic report===
A diagnostic report is displayed – hopefully it will look like this, if not you may need to address some issues.

[[image:Xampp25.gif|thumb|center|Initial diagnostic, it passed, no warnings]]

*Click the “Next” button to continue.

===Paths for Moodle installation===
The paths for your Moodle installation are shown – accept these or amend as desired.

[[image:Xampp26.gif|thumb|center|Paths to parts of your Moodle]]

*Click the “Next” button to continue.

===MySQL database settings===
In this screen we enter the database settings. The fields are populated with some suggested values.

*In this example the database created is “moodle153”. If you created a password for root place it here. If you want the MySQL user admin to log into the moodle MySQL database, place that user and the password here.

:''TIP:'' DO NOT USE THE “ROOT” USER WITHOUT A PASSWORD FOR PRODUCTION INSTALLATIONS AS THIS CREATES A SECURITY VULNERABILITY.
[[image:Xampp28.gif|thumb|center|MySQL database settings screen]]

*When you have added or edited information on the page, click the “Next” button to continue.
:''TIP:'' This information is creating and can later be edited in the htdocs/moodle/config.php file.

===Server check===
[[Image:Moodle Install Server checks.png|thumb|center|150px|Server check with minor issues]]
This screen will report any issues with your webserver settings. Typically the [[admin/environment/php extension/curl|CURL settings]] and [[admin/environment/php extension/openssl|OpenSLL settings]] in a new XAMPP install will receive a mild or critical warning.
:'''TIP:''' It is possible to open Windows Explorer and edit the php/php.ini file using a plain text editor e.g. notepad at this point and then use the refresh button at the bottom of the server check page once you have saved your changes. However, exiting the Moodle install at this point is not the end of the world, all your settings up to this point have been saved. Localhost\moodle will start the install again.

===Moodle install confirmed===
Moodle will tell you it has install the basics.

[[image:Xampp29.gif|thumb|center|125px|Confirmed]]

*Click the “ Continue” button to proceed.

===Moodle copyright & license===
The Moodle copyright / license notices are displayed.

[[image:Xampp30.gif|thumb|center|Copyright & license]]

*Click the “Yes” button to continue.

===Now you can Moodle===
You will be asked to create the admin user for your Moodle site. Then as the admin Moodle user, you will be taken to the Front Page settings to start to build your new site.
Good job

==Troubleshooting==
===Bitnami===
*If you have previously created a Moodle install with the [http://bitnami.org Bitnami] installer you may find that Apache will not start. This is because Bitnami installs a service for Apache and MySQL. To disable these go to Control Panel > Administrative tools > Service to locate and disable these services.
===Skype===
*If XAMPP does not work when you launch your browser and you have [http://www.skype.com Skype] enabled it may be necessary to change the port settings in Skype.

* Locate "Options..." in Skype.

[[Image: Skype1.gif|thumb|center|Click to make bigger]]

* Locate the "Connection" options.

[[Image: Skype2.gif|thumb|center|Click to make bigger]]

* Remove the tick / check from the Checkbox.

[[Image: Skype3.gif|thumb|center|Click to make bigger]]

* Click the "Save" button.

* You may need to re-start your computer for this to take effect.

* Or you can quit your Skype session while you are working on Moodle.

===Still having problems but do not have Skype installed?===
* Check for another program which may be using port 80. IIS is commonly found to be the culprit.

====Moodle Networking does not work====
You may need to enable curl. [[admin/environment/php extension/curl|Curl help]] which will tell you the line of code in the php/php.ini file to change. Or find more instructions at this link [http://www.tildemark.com/programming/php/enable-curl-with-xampp-on-windows-xp.html Enable curl in XAMPP on XP]

==See also==
*[[Windows installation]]
*[[Installing AMP]] - Overview of other OS packages
*[https://docs.moodle.org/en/Xampp_Installer_FAQ Xampp Installer FAQ]
*[[Complete install packages|Complete install packages for Windows]]
*[[Installation Quickstart]] the short and simple install notes for experienced

[[sk:Moodle Windows Inštalácia pomocou XAMPP]]
[[de:Windows-Installation mit XAMPP]]

[[Category:Administrator]]
[[Category:Installation]]

Windows installation using XAMPP

2015-10-28T15:38:02Z

Rcollman: /* Create the MySQL database */ simplify the instructions

XAMPP is a fully functional web server package. It is built to test web based programs on a personal computer. It is not meant for online access via the web on a production server. This page describes how to install the XAMPP webserver package of programs and how to install a Moodle standard package on the server which was created.

:''TIP:'' These guidelines are intended for a Standard Moodle installation on a Windows PC for a private or test Moodle installation, not a production (public) site or service. '''XAMPP-lite''' is used to create a [[Complete install packages for Windows]] which has a different installation process.

==Overview==
Note: This page was updated showing an installation for XAMPP 1.7.1 but some older screenshots were kept. It is now October 2015 and XAMPP's current version is 5.6.8 and Moodle's is 2.9.2 going on 3.x. Windows is no longer supporting XP, Windows 10 is the desktop latest and greatest. Some updating is in order. See page comments.

This is a guide for installing XAMPP and Moodle on a computer. The instructions are in the process of being updated. You may find the older instructions in previous versions of MoodleDocs.

An overview of the steps as of 2015:

*Download the latest version of XAMPP from Apachefriends.org
*Install XAMPP
*Use control.exe in XAMPP folder to start and stop Apache and MySQL
*Note the MySQL port.
*If Apache will not start because of a port conflict
**then use config button to change the listening port to something like 127.0.0.1:181
*Type localhost in your browser, or 127.0.0.1:181 (if you changed the port number)
*You should get to localhost/xampp splash page.
*Click on the Moodle icon to allow Bitnami to install the latest version of Moodle.
*You will need to know port number and the usual Moodle Installation initial questions.
*The process takes a long time. Be patient, even when things don't look like anything is happening.
*You should find your moodle files in /xampp/apps/moodle/htdocs. Enjoy.

What follows are old XP instructions which will not help much.

==Preparation==

===Get Moodle===
Download the standard version of Moodle you wish to install from Moodle.org [http://download.moodle.org Standard install packages].

Alternative, once XAMPP is installed use the Moodle link and allow Bitnami to download a current version and start the free install for you.

===Get XAMPP===
Go to apachefriends.org and download [http://www.apachefriends.org/en/xampp-windows.html XAMPP for Windows]. This example assumes that you have downloaded the “Installer” package. There are several XAMPP packages to download. Installer is about 1/2 the size of the same package as a zip file.

===Allow yourself some time===
Allow an hour or more to get to the Moodle Front Page on a new site. The time will depend upon the speed of your computer, download connection and of course your familiarity with the process.
:''TIP:'' On slower internet connections, download what you need into a folder for a later install. The serious moodler might create a MoodleZip folder to put all their different Moodle related zipfiles.

==Create XAMPP webserver==
===Installing XAMPP===
Run the installer, eventually you will be presented with an option about where to install the package. A best practice is to give the xampp folder a name that is unique. For example in C:\xampp568

Continue with the installation, this will take a while!

Eventually you will be presented with the option to install Apache, MySQL, Filezilla and Mercury as a service.

*It’s probably best to choose “No” for now. You can always enable these as services later.

Next you’ll be asked if you want to start the XAMPP Control Panel. Say yes. You can find the XAMPP-control.exe file in your XMAMPP folder. It is useful.

=== Launch XAMPP ===
There are several ways to start your webserver. [[Image:XAMPP171 start stop options.png|thumb|left|60px|Server directory start/stop files]][[image:Xampp6.gif|thumb|right|100px|One way to start/stop: XAMPP control panel]]
1. On your Desktop, locate the shortcut XAMPP icon and double click to launch the Control Panel.
**When the XAMPP Control Panel has launched, click the “Start” buttons for Apache and MySQL (see below).
2. Alternatively, there are several start stop bat and exe files in the xampp folder. The XAMPP-control.exe file takes the place of these.

*If all is well you will see something like this.
'''If Apache fails to run i.e. the "Running" text with the green background keeps disappearing) and you are using Skype or another program that uses port 80 e.g. IIS - please review "Troubleshooting" at the end of these instructions.'''

==Create the MySQL database==
To create a MySQL database for your Moodle “site” we will use the phpMyAdmin utility included with XAMPP.
[[image:Xampp8.gif|right|Browser address bar]]
*To access this launch the web browser of your choice (Firefox is used in this example), type local host or http://localhost/xampp/ in the address bar.

*The XAMPP default page will be displayed which means your webserver is working. Click the link for your preferred language – we will be using English.

*From the menu on the left, click on “phpMyAdmin”

[[image:Xampp10.gif|center|Click on phpMyAdmin]]

*When phpMy Admin has launched in your browser window, enter the name of your database in the “Create new database” field. Usually this is simply moodle, but you might say moodle310.

[[Image:PhpMyAdmin3131 create database.png|thumb|center|Center of initial phpMyAdmin screen]]

* From the "Collation" drop down list select "utf8_unicode_ci"

*Click the “Create” button to create the database.

You should see the database on the left with your moodle MySQL database name without files in it and/or a notice that it was created.

[[image:Xampp13.gif|thumb|center|Example of a phpMyAdmin database list, click on moodle to add MySQL users]]

[[Image:PhpMyAdmin3131 created moodle.png|thumb|center|The database is corrected, notice the privileges icon]]

===MySQL security===
Security on a localhost may not be a big concern. On the XAMPP page there is a security link on the left. It will help you create a MySQL user and security password. Usually this user is called root.

==Prepare server for Moodle==
You will need to extract the folders and files from the downloaded package and create the moodledata folder (where images, course and user data/files will be located).

===Extract standard Moodle package files===
Locate the zip file of the standard install package you downloaded from Moodle.org. The easiest method is to extract everything in the file to the htdocs folder that XAMPP just created. Most XP Windows operating systems come with an program that will recognize a zip file and ask you where you want to extract the files.

*Extract the Moodle files to htdocs. A default folder named “moodle” is created with all the Moodle folders and files within it.

[[image:Xampp19.gif|thumb|center|Example of Moodle folder inthe server's htdocs]]

===Moodledata folder===
It is a good practice to manually create the moodledata folder. In an standard default install, Moodle will look for it in the top most level of folders on your server, the same level as htdocs, apache, php and those folders.
*For example: "C;\X_server\moodledata" or "C:\apachefriends\151\moodledata".

*You may have to change the permissions of the folder in some operating systems.
[[image:Vista_moodle_5.jpg|thumb|125px|right|Windows Vista folder securities tab showing permissions]]
:For example, in Windows Vista, you will need to manually create your moodledata folder and assign it permissions. To do this right click on the moodledata folder, select properties and the "Security" tab.

:Another box will pop up. Select "Users" and give them "Modify" and "Write" permissions, along with whatever existed already.

==Start of initial Moodle install==

You have now installed a webserver on your computer. Next you need to get Moodle to install itself. You will use your favorite web browser to do this.

Other pages in MoodleDocs describe the install process. We will just cover the first few screens.

===Go to moodle in web browser===
[[image:Xampp23.gif|thumb|right|Browser address]]
In your web browser, type the path to the folder containing the Moodle files in te address bar – in this example it’s <nowiki>http://localhost/moodle</nowiki>.

===Select language===
The initial install page will ask you to choose your preferred language.
[[image:Xampp24.gif|thumb|center|150px|Select language]]

*Click the “Next” button.

===Diagnostic report===
A diagnostic report is displayed – hopefully it will look like this, if not you may need to address some issues.

[[image:Xampp25.gif|thumb|center|Initial diagnostic, it passed, no warnings]]

*Click the “Next” button to continue.

===Paths for Moodle installation===
The paths for your Moodle installation are shown – accept these or amend as desired.

[[image:Xampp26.gif|thumb|center|Paths to parts of your Moodle]]

*Click the “Next” button to continue.

===MySQL database settings===
In this screen we enter the database settings. The fields are populated with some suggested values.

*In this example the database created is “moodle153”. If you created a password for root place it here. If you want the MySQL user admin to log into the moodle MySQL database, place that user and the password here.

:''TIP:'' DO NOT USE THE “ROOT” USER WITHOUT A PASSWORD FOR PRODUCTION INSTALLATIONS AS THIS CREATES A SECURITY VULNERABILITY.
[[image:Xampp28.gif|thumb|center|MySQL database settings screen]]

*When you have added or edited information on the page, click the “Next” button to continue.
:''TIP:'' This information is creating and can later be edited in the htdocs/moodle/config.php file.

===Server check===
[[Image:Moodle Install Server checks.png|thumb|center|150px|Server check with minor issues]]
This screen will report any issues with your webserver settings. Typically the [[admin/environment/php extension/curl|CURL settings]] and [[admin/environment/php extension/openssl|OpenSLL settings]] in a new XAMPP install will receive a mild or critical warning.
:'''TIP:''' It is possible to open Windows Explorer and edit the php/php.ini file using a plain text editor e.g. notepad at this point and then use the refresh button at the bottom of the server check page once you have saved your changes. However, exiting the Moodle install at this point is not the end of the world, all your settings up to this point have been saved. Localhost\moodle will start the install again.

===Moodle install confirmed===
Moodle will tell you it has install the basics.

[[image:Xampp29.gif|thumb|center|125px|Confirmed]]

*Click the “ Continue” button to proceed.

===Moodle copyright & license===
The Moodle copyright / license notices are displayed.

[[image:Xampp30.gif|thumb|center|Copyright & license]]

*Click the “Yes” button to continue.

===Now you can Moodle===
You will be asked to create the admin user for your Moodle site. Then as the admin Moodle user, you will be taken to the Front Page settings to start to build your new site.
Good job

==Troubleshooting==
===Bitnami===
*If you have previously created a Moodle install with the [http://bitnami.org Bitnami] installer you may find that Apache will not start. This is because Bitnami installs a service for Apache and MySQL. To disable these go to Control Panel > Administrative tools > Service to locate and disable these services.
===Skype===
*If XAMPP does not work when you launch your browser and you have [http://www.skype.com Skype] enabled it may be necessary to change the port settings in Skype.

* Locate "Options..." in Skype.

[[Image: Skype1.gif|thumb|center|Click to make bigger]]

* Locate the "Connection" options.

[[Image: Skype2.gif|thumb|center|Click to make bigger]]

* Remove the tick / check from the Checkbox.

[[Image: Skype3.gif|thumb|center|Click to make bigger]]

* Click the "Save" button.

* You may need to re-start your computer for this to take effect.

* Or you can quit your Skype session while you are working on Moodle.

===Still having problems but do not have Skype installed?===
* Check for another program which may be using port 80. IIS is commonly found to be the culprit.

====Moodle Networking does not work====
You may need to enable curl. [[admin/environment/php extension/curl|Curl help]] which will tell you the line of code in the php/php.ini file to change. Or find more instructions at this link [http://www.tildemark.com/programming/php/enable-curl-with-xampp-on-windows-xp.html Enable curl in XAMPP on XP]

==See also==
*[[Windows installation]]
*[[Installing AMP]] - Overview of other OS packages
*[https://docs.moodle.org/en/Xampp_Installer_FAQ Xampp Installer FAQ]
*[[Complete install packages|Complete install packages for Windows]]
*[[Installation Quickstart]] the short and simple install notes for experienced

[[sk:Moodle Windows Inštalácia pomocou XAMPP]]
[[de:Windows-Installation mit XAMPP]]

[[Category:Administrator]]
[[Category:Installation]]

Windows installation using XAMPP

2015-10-28T15:30:54Z

Rcollman: /* Launch XAMPP */ removed some picture edited

XAMPP is a fully functional web server package. It is built to test web based programs on a personal computer. It is not meant for online access via the web on a production server. This page describes how to install the XAMPP webserver package of programs and how to install a Moodle standard package on the server which was created.

:''TIP:'' These guidelines are intended for a Standard Moodle installation on a Windows PC for a private or test Moodle installation, not a production (public) site or service. '''XAMPP-lite''' is used to create a [[Complete install packages for Windows]] which has a different installation process.

==Overview==
Note: This page was updated showing an installation for XAMPP 1.7.1 but some older screenshots were kept. It is now October 2015 and XAMPP's current version is 5.6.8 and Moodle's is 2.9.2 going on 3.x. Windows is no longer supporting XP, Windows 10 is the desktop latest and greatest. Some updating is in order. See page comments.

This is a guide for installing XAMPP and Moodle on a computer. The instructions are in the process of being updated. You may find the older instructions in previous versions of MoodleDocs.

An overview of the steps as of 2015:

*Download the latest version of XAMPP from Apachefriends.org
*Install XAMPP
*Use control.exe in XAMPP folder to start and stop Apache and MySQL
*Note the MySQL port.
*If Apache will not start because of a port conflict
**then use config button to change the listening port to something like 127.0.0.1:181
*Type localhost in your browser, or 127.0.0.1:181 (if you changed the port number)
*You should get to localhost/xampp splash page.
*Click on the Moodle icon to allow Bitnami to install the latest version of Moodle.
*You will need to know port number and the usual Moodle Installation initial questions.
*The process takes a long time. Be patient, even when things don't look like anything is happening.
*You should find your moodle files in /xampp/apps/moodle/htdocs. Enjoy.

What follows are old XP instructions which will not help much.

==Preparation==

===Get Moodle===
Download the standard version of Moodle you wish to install from Moodle.org [http://download.moodle.org Standard install packages].

Alternative, once XAMPP is installed use the Moodle link and allow Bitnami to download a current version and start the free install for you.

===Get XAMPP===
Go to apachefriends.org and download [http://www.apachefriends.org/en/xampp-windows.html XAMPP for Windows]. This example assumes that you have downloaded the “Installer” package. There are several XAMPP packages to download. Installer is about 1/2 the size of the same package as a zip file.

===Allow yourself some time===
Allow an hour or more to get to the Moodle Front Page on a new site. The time will depend upon the speed of your computer, download connection and of course your familiarity with the process.
:''TIP:'' On slower internet connections, download what you need into a folder for a later install. The serious moodler might create a MoodleZip folder to put all their different Moodle related zipfiles.

==Create XAMPP webserver==
===Installing XAMPP===
Run the installer, eventually you will be presented with an option about where to install the package. A best practice is to give the xampp folder a name that is unique. For example in C:\xampp568

Continue with the installation, this will take a while!

Eventually you will be presented with the option to install Apache, MySQL, Filezilla and Mercury as a service.

*It’s probably best to choose “No” for now. You can always enable these as services later.

Next you’ll be asked if you want to start the XAMPP Control Panel. Say yes. You can find the XAMPP-control.exe file in your XMAMPP folder. It is useful.

=== Launch XAMPP ===
There are several ways to start your webserver. [[Image:XAMPP171 start stop options.png|thumb|left|60px|Server directory start/stop files]][[image:Xampp6.gif|thumb|right|100px|One way to start/stop: XAMPP control panel]]
1. On your Desktop, locate the shortcut XAMPP icon and double click to launch the Control Panel.
**When the XAMPP Control Panel has launched, click the “Start” buttons for Apache and MySQL (see below).
2. Alternatively, there are several start stop bat and exe files in the xampp folder. The XAMPP-control.exe file takes the place of these.

*If all is well you will see something like this.
'''If Apache fails to run i.e. the "Running" text with the green background keeps disappearing) and you are using Skype or another program that uses port 80 e.g. IIS - please review "Troubleshooting" at the end of these instructions.'''

==Create the MySQL database==
To create a MySQL database for your Moodle “site” we will use the phpMyAdmin utility included with XAMPP.
[[image:Xampp8.gif|right|Browser address bar]]
*To access this launch the web browser of your choice (Firefox is used in this example), type http://localhost/xampp/ in the address bar.

*The XAMPP default page will be displayed, click the link for your preferred language – we will be using English.

*From the menu on the left, click on “phpMyAdmin”

[[image:Xampp10.gif|center|Click on phpMyAdmin]]

*When phpMy Admin has launched in your browser window, enter the name of your database in the “Create new database” field.

[[Image:PhpMyAdmin3131 create database.png|thumb|center|Center of initial phpMyAdmin screen]]

* From the "Collation" drop down list select "utf8_unicode_ci"

*Click the “Create” button to create the database.

You should see the database on the left with your moodle MySQL database name without files in it and/or a notice that it was created.

[[image:Xampp13.gif|thumb|center|Example of a phpMyAdmin database list, click on moodle to add MySQL users]]

[[Image:PhpMyAdmin3131 created moodle.png|thumb|center|The database is corrected, notice the privileges icon]]

===MySQL security===
Security on a localhost may not be a big concern, but at this point we recommend you click the moodle database, then on the privileges icon. Select one of the root users for editing. Create their passwords. [[Image:PhpMyAdmin3131 privileges edit.png|thumb|center|See the edit action icon]]

The best practice is to create a password for the root user. The "edit action" will give a place to do that. Another good practice is to copy the root user's privileges to another user. Here we changed the root user to admin, added a password and kept the user called root. [[Image:PhpMyAdmin3131 privileges create admin.png|thumb|center|Creating an admin MySQL user]]
:'''TIP:''' On a localhost site, that has no internet security issues, use the same name and password for the user with the most privileges/permissions, usually "admin", for both MySQL and Moodle.

==Prepare server for Moodle==
You will need to extract the folders and files from the downloaded package and create the moodledata folder (where images, course and user data/files will be located).

===Extract standard Moodle package files===
Locate the zip file of the standard install package you downloaded from Moodle.org. The easiest method is to extract everything in the file to the htdocs folder that XAMPP just created. Most XP Windows operating systems come with an program that will recognize a zip file and ask you where you want to extract the files.

*Extract the Moodle files to htdocs. A default folder named “moodle” is created with all the Moodle folders and files within it.

[[image:Xampp19.gif|thumb|center|Example of Moodle folder inthe server's htdocs]]

===Moodledata folder===
It is a good practice to manually create the moodledata folder. In an standard default install, Moodle will look for it in the top most level of folders on your server, the same level as htdocs, apache, php and those folders.
*For example: "C;\X_server\moodledata" or "C:\apachefriends\151\moodledata".

*You may have to change the permissions of the folder in some operating systems.
[[image:Vista_moodle_5.jpg|thumb|125px|right|Windows Vista folder securities tab showing permissions]]
:For example, in Windows Vista, you will need to manually create your moodledata folder and assign it permissions. To do this right click on the moodledata folder, select properties and the "Security" tab.

:Another box will pop up. Select "Users" and give them "Modify" and "Write" permissions, along with whatever existed already.

==Start of initial Moodle install==

You have now installed a webserver on your computer. Next you need to get Moodle to install itself. You will use your favorite web browser to do this.

Other pages in MoodleDocs describe the install process. We will just cover the first few screens.

===Go to moodle in web browser===
[[image:Xampp23.gif|thumb|right|Browser address]]
In your web browser, type the path to the folder containing the Moodle files in te address bar – in this example it’s <nowiki>http://localhost/moodle</nowiki>.

===Select language===
The initial install page will ask you to choose your preferred language.
[[image:Xampp24.gif|thumb|center|150px|Select language]]

*Click the “Next” button.

===Diagnostic report===
A diagnostic report is displayed – hopefully it will look like this, if not you may need to address some issues.

[[image:Xampp25.gif|thumb|center|Initial diagnostic, it passed, no warnings]]

*Click the “Next” button to continue.

===Paths for Moodle installation===
The paths for your Moodle installation are shown – accept these or amend as desired.

[[image:Xampp26.gif|thumb|center|Paths to parts of your Moodle]]

*Click the “Next” button to continue.

===MySQL database settings===
In this screen we enter the database settings. The fields are populated with some suggested values.

*In this example the database created is “moodle153”. If you created a password for root place it here. If you want the MySQL user admin to log into the moodle MySQL database, place that user and the password here.

:''TIP:'' DO NOT USE THE “ROOT” USER WITHOUT A PASSWORD FOR PRODUCTION INSTALLATIONS AS THIS CREATES A SECURITY VULNERABILITY.
[[image:Xampp28.gif|thumb|center|MySQL database settings screen]]

*When you have added or edited information on the page, click the “Next” button to continue.
:''TIP:'' This information is creating and can later be edited in the htdocs/moodle/config.php file.

===Server check===
[[Image:Moodle Install Server checks.png|thumb|center|150px|Server check with minor issues]]
This screen will report any issues with your webserver settings. Typically the [[admin/environment/php extension/curl|CURL settings]] and [[admin/environment/php extension/openssl|OpenSLL settings]] in a new XAMPP install will receive a mild or critical warning.
:'''TIP:''' It is possible to open Windows Explorer and edit the php/php.ini file using a plain text editor e.g. notepad at this point and then use the refresh button at the bottom of the server check page once you have saved your changes. However, exiting the Moodle install at this point is not the end of the world, all your settings up to this point have been saved. Localhost\moodle will start the install again.

===Moodle install confirmed===
Moodle will tell you it has install the basics.

[[image:Xampp29.gif|thumb|center|125px|Confirmed]]

*Click the “ Continue” button to proceed.

===Moodle copyright & license===
The Moodle copyright / license notices are displayed.

[[image:Xampp30.gif|thumb|center|Copyright & license]]

*Click the “Yes” button to continue.

===Now you can Moodle===
You will be asked to create the admin user for your Moodle site. Then as the admin Moodle user, you will be taken to the Front Page settings to start to build your new site.
Good job

==Troubleshooting==
===Bitnami===
*If you have previously created a Moodle install with the [http://bitnami.org Bitnami] installer you may find that Apache will not start. This is because Bitnami installs a service for Apache and MySQL. To disable these go to Control Panel > Administrative tools > Service to locate and disable these services.
===Skype===
*If XAMPP does not work when you launch your browser and you have [http://www.skype.com Skype] enabled it may be necessary to change the port settings in Skype.

* Locate "Options..." in Skype.

[[Image: Skype1.gif|thumb|center|Click to make bigger]]

* Locate the "Connection" options.

[[Image: Skype2.gif|thumb|center|Click to make bigger]]

* Remove the tick / check from the Checkbox.

[[Image: Skype3.gif|thumb|center|Click to make bigger]]

* Click the "Save" button.

* You may need to re-start your computer for this to take effect.

* Or you can quit your Skype session while you are working on Moodle.

===Still having problems but do not have Skype installed?===
* Check for another program which may be using port 80. IIS is commonly found to be the culprit.

====Moodle Networking does not work====
You may need to enable curl. [[admin/environment/php extension/curl|Curl help]] which will tell you the line of code in the php/php.ini file to change. Or find more instructions at this link [http://www.tildemark.com/programming/php/enable-curl-with-xampp-on-windows-xp.html Enable curl in XAMPP on XP]

==See also==
*[[Windows installation]]
*[[Installing AMP]] - Overview of other OS packages
*[https://docs.moodle.org/en/Xampp_Installer_FAQ Xampp Installer FAQ]
*[[Complete install packages|Complete install packages for Windows]]
*[[Installation Quickstart]] the short and simple install notes for experienced

[[sk:Moodle Windows Inštalácia pomocou XAMPP]]
[[de:Windows-Installation mit XAMPP]]

[[Category:Administrator]]
[[Category:Installation]]

Windows installation using XAMPP

2015-10-28T15:25:16Z

Rcollman: /* Installing XAMPP */ removed images, edited instructions

XAMPP is a fully functional web server package. It is built to test web based programs on a personal computer. It is not meant for online access via the web on a production server. This page describes how to install the XAMPP webserver package of programs and how to install a Moodle standard package on the server which was created.

:''TIP:'' These guidelines are intended for a Standard Moodle installation on a Windows PC for a private or test Moodle installation, not a production (public) site or service. '''XAMPP-lite''' is used to create a [[Complete install packages for Windows]] which has a different installation process.

==Overview==
Note: This page was updated showing an installation for XAMPP 1.7.1 but some older screenshots were kept. It is now October 2015 and XAMPP's current version is 5.6.8 and Moodle's is 2.9.2 going on 3.x. Windows is no longer supporting XP, Windows 10 is the desktop latest and greatest. Some updating is in order. See page comments.

This is a guide for installing XAMPP and Moodle on a computer. The instructions are in the process of being updated. You may find the older instructions in previous versions of MoodleDocs.

An overview of the steps as of 2015:

*Download the latest version of XAMPP from Apachefriends.org
*Install XAMPP
*Use control.exe in XAMPP folder to start and stop Apache and MySQL
*Note the MySQL port.
*If Apache will not start because of a port conflict
**then use config button to change the listening port to something like 127.0.0.1:181
*Type localhost in your browser, or 127.0.0.1:181 (if you changed the port number)
*You should get to localhost/xampp splash page.
*Click on the Moodle icon to allow Bitnami to install the latest version of Moodle.
*You will need to know port number and the usual Moodle Installation initial questions.
*The process takes a long time. Be patient, even when things don't look like anything is happening.
*You should find your moodle files in /xampp/apps/moodle/htdocs. Enjoy.

What follows are old XP instructions which will not help much.

==Preparation==

===Get Moodle===
Download the standard version of Moodle you wish to install from Moodle.org [http://download.moodle.org Standard install packages].

Alternative, once XAMPP is installed use the Moodle link and allow Bitnami to download a current version and start the free install for you.

===Get XAMPP===
Go to apachefriends.org and download [http://www.apachefriends.org/en/xampp-windows.html XAMPP for Windows]. This example assumes that you have downloaded the “Installer” package. There are several XAMPP packages to download. Installer is about 1/2 the size of the same package as a zip file.

===Allow yourself some time===
Allow an hour or more to get to the Moodle Front Page on a new site. The time will depend upon the speed of your computer, download connection and of course your familiarity with the process.
:''TIP:'' On slower internet connections, download what you need into a folder for a later install. The serious moodler might create a MoodleZip folder to put all their different Moodle related zipfiles.

==Create XAMPP webserver==
===Installing XAMPP===
Run the installer, eventually you will be presented with an option about where to install the package. A best practice is to give the xampp folder a name that is unique. For example in C:\xampp568

Continue with the installation, this will take a while!

Eventually you will be presented with the option to install Apache, MySQL, Filezilla and Mercury as a service.

*It’s probably best to choose “No” for now. You can always enable these as services later.

Next you’ll be asked if you want to start the XAMPP Control Panel. Say yes. You can find the XAMPP-control.exe file in your XMAMPP folder. It is useful.

=== Launch XAMPP ===
There are several ways to start your webserver. [[Image:XAMPP171 start stop options.png|thumb|left|60px|Server directory start/stop files]][[image:Xampp6.gif|thumb|right|100px|One way to start/stop: XAMPP control panel]]
1. On your Desktop, locate the shortcut XAMPP icon and double click to launch the Control Panel.
**When the XAMPP Control Panel has launched, click the “Start” buttons for Apache and MySQL (see below).
2. In the folder you installed XAMPP, look for the XAMPP_start, or XAMPP_restart icon.
**When XAMPP start has finished, both Apache and MySQL have been started.
3. In the folder you installed XAMPP, look for the Apache start and MySQL start icons
**When Apache and MySQL start icons are used, two black windows command window should remain open

*If all is well you will see something like this.
'''If Apache fails to run i.e. the "Running" text with the green background keeps disappearing) and you are using Skype or another program that uses port 80 e.g. IIS - please review "Troubleshooting" at the end of these instructions.'''

Then you have to install the PHP curl library :
1. Open the php.ini file found in the php/php.ini folder
(older versions of XAMPP use moodle/apache/bin folder)
2. Find the line: ;extension=php_curl.dll
3. Remove the ; at the beginning of the line
4. Restart Apache if necessary

==Create the MySQL database==
To create a MySQL database for your Moodle “site” we will use the phpMyAdmin utility included with XAMPP.
[[image:Xampp8.gif|right|Browser address bar]]
*To access this launch the web browser of your choice (Firefox is used in this example), type http://localhost/xampp/ in the address bar.

*The XAMPP default page will be displayed, click the link for your preferred language – we will be using English.

*From the menu on the left, click on “phpMyAdmin”

[[image:Xampp10.gif|center|Click on phpMyAdmin]]

*When phpMy Admin has launched in your browser window, enter the name of your database in the “Create new database” field.

[[Image:PhpMyAdmin3131 create database.png|thumb|center|Center of initial phpMyAdmin screen]]

* From the "Collation" drop down list select "utf8_unicode_ci"

*Click the “Create” button to create the database.

You should see the database on the left with your moodle MySQL database name without files in it and/or a notice that it was created.

[[image:Xampp13.gif|thumb|center|Example of a phpMyAdmin database list, click on moodle to add MySQL users]]

[[Image:PhpMyAdmin3131 created moodle.png|thumb|center|The database is corrected, notice the privileges icon]]

===MySQL security===
Security on a localhost may not be a big concern, but at this point we recommend you click the moodle database, then on the privileges icon. Select one of the root users for editing. Create their passwords. [[Image:PhpMyAdmin3131 privileges edit.png|thumb|center|See the edit action icon]]

The best practice is to create a password for the root user. The "edit action" will give a place to do that. Another good practice is to copy the root user's privileges to another user. Here we changed the root user to admin, added a password and kept the user called root. [[Image:PhpMyAdmin3131 privileges create admin.png|thumb|center|Creating an admin MySQL user]]
:'''TIP:''' On a localhost site, that has no internet security issues, use the same name and password for the user with the most privileges/permissions, usually "admin", for both MySQL and Moodle.

==Prepare server for Moodle==
You will need to extract the folders and files from the downloaded package and create the moodledata folder (where images, course and user data/files will be located).

===Extract standard Moodle package files===
Locate the zip file of the standard install package you downloaded from Moodle.org. The easiest method is to extract everything in the file to the htdocs folder that XAMPP just created. Most XP Windows operating systems come with an program that will recognize a zip file and ask you where you want to extract the files.

*Extract the Moodle files to htdocs. A default folder named “moodle” is created with all the Moodle folders and files within it.

[[image:Xampp19.gif|thumb|center|Example of Moodle folder inthe server's htdocs]]

===Moodledata folder===
It is a good practice to manually create the moodledata folder. In an standard default install, Moodle will look for it in the top most level of folders on your server, the same level as htdocs, apache, php and those folders.
*For example: "C;\X_server\moodledata" or "C:\apachefriends\151\moodledata".

*You may have to change the permissions of the folder in some operating systems.
[[image:Vista_moodle_5.jpg|thumb|125px|right|Windows Vista folder securities tab showing permissions]]
:For example, in Windows Vista, you will need to manually create your moodledata folder and assign it permissions. To do this right click on the moodledata folder, select properties and the "Security" tab.

:Another box will pop up. Select "Users" and give them "Modify" and "Write" permissions, along with whatever existed already.

==Start of initial Moodle install==

You have now installed a webserver on your computer. Next you need to get Moodle to install itself. You will use your favorite web browser to do this.

Other pages in MoodleDocs describe the install process. We will just cover the first few screens.

===Go to moodle in web browser===
[[image:Xampp23.gif|thumb|right|Browser address]]
In your web browser, type the path to the folder containing the Moodle files in te address bar – in this example it’s <nowiki>http://localhost/moodle</nowiki>.

===Select language===
The initial install page will ask you to choose your preferred language.
[[image:Xampp24.gif|thumb|center|150px|Select language]]

*Click the “Next” button.

===Diagnostic report===
A diagnostic report is displayed – hopefully it will look like this, if not you may need to address some issues.

[[image:Xampp25.gif|thumb|center|Initial diagnostic, it passed, no warnings]]

*Click the “Next” button to continue.

===Paths for Moodle installation===
The paths for your Moodle installation are shown – accept these or amend as desired.

[[image:Xampp26.gif|thumb|center|Paths to parts of your Moodle]]

*Click the “Next” button to continue.

===MySQL database settings===
In this screen we enter the database settings. The fields are populated with some suggested values.

*In this example the database created is “moodle153”. If you created a password for root place it here. If you want the MySQL user admin to log into the moodle MySQL database, place that user and the password here.

:''TIP:'' DO NOT USE THE “ROOT” USER WITHOUT A PASSWORD FOR PRODUCTION INSTALLATIONS AS THIS CREATES A SECURITY VULNERABILITY.
[[image:Xampp28.gif|thumb|center|MySQL database settings screen]]

*When you have added or edited information on the page, click the “Next” button to continue.
:''TIP:'' This information is creating and can later be edited in the htdocs/moodle/config.php file.

===Server check===
[[Image:Moodle Install Server checks.png|thumb|center|150px|Server check with minor issues]]
This screen will report any issues with your webserver settings. Typically the [[admin/environment/php extension/curl|CURL settings]] and [[admin/environment/php extension/openssl|OpenSLL settings]] in a new XAMPP install will receive a mild or critical warning.
:'''TIP:''' It is possible to open Windows Explorer and edit the php/php.ini file using a plain text editor e.g. notepad at this point and then use the refresh button at the bottom of the server check page once you have saved your changes. However, exiting the Moodle install at this point is not the end of the world, all your settings up to this point have been saved. Localhost\moodle will start the install again.

===Moodle install confirmed===
Moodle will tell you it has install the basics.

[[image:Xampp29.gif|thumb|center|125px|Confirmed]]

*Click the “ Continue” button to proceed.

===Moodle copyright & license===
The Moodle copyright / license notices are displayed.

[[image:Xampp30.gif|thumb|center|Copyright & license]]

*Click the “Yes” button to continue.

===Now you can Moodle===
You will be asked to create the admin user for your Moodle site. Then as the admin Moodle user, you will be taken to the Front Page settings to start to build your new site.
Good job

==Troubleshooting==
===Bitnami===
*If you have previously created a Moodle install with the [http://bitnami.org Bitnami] installer you may find that Apache will not start. This is because Bitnami installs a service for Apache and MySQL. To disable these go to Control Panel > Administrative tools > Service to locate and disable these services.
===Skype===
*If XAMPP does not work when you launch your browser and you have [http://www.skype.com Skype] enabled it may be necessary to change the port settings in Skype.

* Locate "Options..." in Skype.

[[Image: Skype1.gif|thumb|center|Click to make bigger]]

* Locate the "Connection" options.

[[Image: Skype2.gif|thumb|center|Click to make bigger]]

* Remove the tick / check from the Checkbox.

[[Image: Skype3.gif|thumb|center|Click to make bigger]]

* Click the "Save" button.

* You may need to re-start your computer for this to take effect.

* Or you can quit your Skype session while you are working on Moodle.

===Still having problems but do not have Skype installed?===
* Check for another program which may be using port 80. IIS is commonly found to be the culprit.

====Moodle Networking does not work====
You may need to enable curl. [[admin/environment/php extension/curl|Curl help]] which will tell you the line of code in the php/php.ini file to change. Or find more instructions at this link [http://www.tildemark.com/programming/php/enable-curl-with-xampp-on-windows-xp.html Enable curl in XAMPP on XP]

==See also==
*[[Windows installation]]
*[[Installing AMP]] - Overview of other OS packages
*[https://docs.moodle.org/en/Xampp_Installer_FAQ Xampp Installer FAQ]
*[[Complete install packages|Complete install packages for Windows]]
*[[Installation Quickstart]] the short and simple install notes for experienced

[[sk:Moodle Windows Inštalácia pomocou XAMPP]]
[[de:Windows-Installation mit XAMPP]]

[[Category:Administrator]]
[[Category:Installation]]

Windows installation using XAMPP

2015-10-28T15:20:12Z

Rcollman: /* Allow yourself some time */ add more time

XAMPP is a fully functional web server package. It is built to test web based programs on a personal computer. It is not meant for online access via the web on a production server. This page describes how to install the XAMPP webserver package of programs and how to install a Moodle standard package on the server which was created.

:''TIP:'' These guidelines are intended for a Standard Moodle installation on a Windows PC for a private or test Moodle installation, not a production (public) site or service. '''XAMPP-lite''' is used to create a [[Complete install packages for Windows]] which has a different installation process.

==Overview==
Note: This page was updated showing an installation for XAMPP 1.7.1 but some older screenshots were kept. It is now October 2015 and XAMPP's current version is 5.6.8 and Moodle's is 2.9.2 going on 3.x. Windows is no longer supporting XP, Windows 10 is the desktop latest and greatest. Some updating is in order. See page comments.

This is a guide for installing XAMPP and Moodle on a computer. The instructions are in the process of being updated. You may find the older instructions in previous versions of MoodleDocs.

An overview of the steps as of 2015:

*Download the latest version of XAMPP from Apachefriends.org
*Install XAMPP
*Use control.exe in XAMPP folder to start and stop Apache and MySQL
*Note the MySQL port.
*If Apache will not start because of a port conflict
**then use config button to change the listening port to something like 127.0.0.1:181
*Type localhost in your browser, or 127.0.0.1:181 (if you changed the port number)
*You should get to localhost/xampp splash page.
*Click on the Moodle icon to allow Bitnami to install the latest version of Moodle.
*You will need to know port number and the usual Moodle Installation initial questions.
*The process takes a long time. Be patient, even when things don't look like anything is happening.
*You should find your moodle files in /xampp/apps/moodle/htdocs. Enjoy.

What follows are old XP instructions which will not help much.

==Preparation==

===Get Moodle===
Download the standard version of Moodle you wish to install from Moodle.org [http://download.moodle.org Standard install packages].

Alternative, once XAMPP is installed use the Moodle link and allow Bitnami to download a current version and start the free install for you.

===Get XAMPP===
Go to apachefriends.org and download [http://www.apachefriends.org/en/xampp-windows.html XAMPP for Windows]. This example assumes that you have downloaded the “Installer” package. There are several XAMPP packages to download. Installer is about 1/2 the size of the same package as a zip file.

===Allow yourself some time===
Allow an hour or more to get to the Moodle Front Page on a new site. The time will depend upon the speed of your computer, download connection and of course your familiarity with the process.
:''TIP:'' On slower internet connections, download what you need into a folder for a later install. The serious moodler might create a MoodleZip folder to put all their different Moodle related zipfiles.

==Create XAMPP webserver==
===Installing XAMPP===
Run the installer, eventually you will be presented with an option about where to install the package. We told it to install it in a new folder called C:\X_server which XAMPP will create. You could use the browse button to point to a location.

[[Image:XAMPP171 Install folder.png|center]]

Continue with the installation, this will take a while!

[[image:Xampp3.gif|thumb|center|200px|Installation info screen]]

Eventually you will be presented with the option to install Apache, MySQL, Filezilla and Mercury as a service.

[[image:Xampp4.gif|center|XAMPP 1.7.1 looks different]]

*It’s probably best to choose “No” for now. You can always enable these as services later.

Next you’ll be asked if you want to start the XAMPP Control Panel.

[[image:Xampp5.gif|center]]

*Click the “No” button.

=== Launch XAMPP ===
There are several ways to start your webserver. [[Image:XAMPP171 start stop options.png|thumb|left|60px|Server directory start/stop files]][[image:Xampp6.gif|thumb|right|100px|One way to start/stop: XAMPP control panel]]
1. On your Desktop, locate the shortcut XAMPP icon and double click to launch the Control Panel.
**When the XAMPP Control Panel has launched, click the “Start” buttons for Apache and MySQL (see below).
2. In the folder you installed XAMPP, look for the XAMPP_start, or XAMPP_restart icon.
**When XAMPP start has finished, both Apache and MySQL have been started.
3. In the folder you installed XAMPP, look for the Apache start and MySQL start icons
**When Apache and MySQL start icons are used, two black windows command window should remain open

*If all is well you will see something like this.
'''If Apache fails to run i.e. the "Running" text with the green background keeps disappearing) and you are using Skype or another program that uses port 80 e.g. IIS - please review "Troubleshooting" at the end of these instructions.'''

Then you have to install the PHP curl library :
1. Open the php.ini file found in the php/php.ini folder
(older versions of XAMPP use moodle/apache/bin folder)
2. Find the line: ;extension=php_curl.dll
3. Remove the ; at the beginning of the line
4. Restart Apache if necessary

==Create the MySQL database==
To create a MySQL database for your Moodle “site” we will use the phpMyAdmin utility included with XAMPP.
[[image:Xampp8.gif|right|Browser address bar]]
*To access this launch the web browser of your choice (Firefox is used in this example), type http://localhost/xampp/ in the address bar.

*The XAMPP default page will be displayed, click the link for your preferred language – we will be using English.

*From the menu on the left, click on “phpMyAdmin”

[[image:Xampp10.gif|center|Click on phpMyAdmin]]

*When phpMy Admin has launched in your browser window, enter the name of your database in the “Create new database” field.

[[Image:PhpMyAdmin3131 create database.png|thumb|center|Center of initial phpMyAdmin screen]]

* From the "Collation" drop down list select "utf8_unicode_ci"

*Click the “Create” button to create the database.

You should see the database on the left with your moodle MySQL database name without files in it and/or a notice that it was created.

[[image:Xampp13.gif|thumb|center|Example of a phpMyAdmin database list, click on moodle to add MySQL users]]

[[Image:PhpMyAdmin3131 created moodle.png|thumb|center|The database is corrected, notice the privileges icon]]

===MySQL security===
Security on a localhost may not be a big concern, but at this point we recommend you click the moodle database, then on the privileges icon. Select one of the root users for editing. Create their passwords. [[Image:PhpMyAdmin3131 privileges edit.png|thumb|center|See the edit action icon]]

The best practice is to create a password for the root user. The "edit action" will give a place to do that. Another good practice is to copy the root user's privileges to another user. Here we changed the root user to admin, added a password and kept the user called root. [[Image:PhpMyAdmin3131 privileges create admin.png|thumb|center|Creating an admin MySQL user]]
:'''TIP:''' On a localhost site, that has no internet security issues, use the same name and password for the user with the most privileges/permissions, usually "admin", for both MySQL and Moodle.

==Prepare server for Moodle==
You will need to extract the folders and files from the downloaded package and create the moodledata folder (where images, course and user data/files will be located).

===Extract standard Moodle package files===
Locate the zip file of the standard install package you downloaded from Moodle.org. The easiest method is to extract everything in the file to the htdocs folder that XAMPP just created. Most XP Windows operating systems come with an program that will recognize a zip file and ask you where you want to extract the files.

*Extract the Moodle files to htdocs. A default folder named “moodle” is created with all the Moodle folders and files within it.

[[image:Xampp19.gif|thumb|center|Example of Moodle folder inthe server's htdocs]]

===Moodledata folder===
It is a good practice to manually create the moodledata folder. In an standard default install, Moodle will look for it in the top most level of folders on your server, the same level as htdocs, apache, php and those folders.
*For example: "C;\X_server\moodledata" or "C:\apachefriends\151\moodledata".

*You may have to change the permissions of the folder in some operating systems.
[[image:Vista_moodle_5.jpg|thumb|125px|right|Windows Vista folder securities tab showing permissions]]
:For example, in Windows Vista, you will need to manually create your moodledata folder and assign it permissions. To do this right click on the moodledata folder, select properties and the "Security" tab.

:Another box will pop up. Select "Users" and give them "Modify" and "Write" permissions, along with whatever existed already.

==Start of initial Moodle install==

You have now installed a webserver on your computer. Next you need to get Moodle to install itself. You will use your favorite web browser to do this.

Other pages in MoodleDocs describe the install process. We will just cover the first few screens.

===Go to moodle in web browser===
[[image:Xampp23.gif|thumb|right|Browser address]]
In your web browser, type the path to the folder containing the Moodle files in te address bar – in this example it’s <nowiki>http://localhost/moodle</nowiki>.

===Select language===
The initial install page will ask you to choose your preferred language.
[[image:Xampp24.gif|thumb|center|150px|Select language]]

*Click the “Next” button.

===Diagnostic report===
A diagnostic report is displayed – hopefully it will look like this, if not you may need to address some issues.

[[image:Xampp25.gif|thumb|center|Initial diagnostic, it passed, no warnings]]

*Click the “Next” button to continue.

===Paths for Moodle installation===
The paths for your Moodle installation are shown – accept these or amend as desired.

[[image:Xampp26.gif|thumb|center|Paths to parts of your Moodle]]

*Click the “Next” button to continue.

===MySQL database settings===
In this screen we enter the database settings. The fields are populated with some suggested values.

*In this example the database created is “moodle153”. If you created a password for root place it here. If you want the MySQL user admin to log into the moodle MySQL database, place that user and the password here.

:''TIP:'' DO NOT USE THE “ROOT” USER WITHOUT A PASSWORD FOR PRODUCTION INSTALLATIONS AS THIS CREATES A SECURITY VULNERABILITY.
[[image:Xampp28.gif|thumb|center|MySQL database settings screen]]

*When you have added or edited information on the page, click the “Next” button to continue.
:''TIP:'' This information is creating and can later be edited in the htdocs/moodle/config.php file.

===Server check===
[[Image:Moodle Install Server checks.png|thumb|center|150px|Server check with minor issues]]
This screen will report any issues with your webserver settings. Typically the [[admin/environment/php extension/curl|CURL settings]] and [[admin/environment/php extension/openssl|OpenSLL settings]] in a new XAMPP install will receive a mild or critical warning.
:'''TIP:''' It is possible to open Windows Explorer and edit the php/php.ini file using a plain text editor e.g. notepad at this point and then use the refresh button at the bottom of the server check page once you have saved your changes. However, exiting the Moodle install at this point is not the end of the world, all your settings up to this point have been saved. Localhost\moodle will start the install again.

===Moodle install confirmed===
Moodle will tell you it has install the basics.

[[image:Xampp29.gif|thumb|center|125px|Confirmed]]

*Click the “ Continue” button to proceed.

===Moodle copyright & license===
The Moodle copyright / license notices are displayed.

[[image:Xampp30.gif|thumb|center|Copyright & license]]

*Click the “Yes” button to continue.

===Now you can Moodle===
You will be asked to create the admin user for your Moodle site. Then as the admin Moodle user, you will be taken to the Front Page settings to start to build your new site.
Good job

==Troubleshooting==
===Bitnami===
*If you have previously created a Moodle install with the [http://bitnami.org Bitnami] installer you may find that Apache will not start. This is because Bitnami installs a service for Apache and MySQL. To disable these go to Control Panel > Administrative tools > Service to locate and disable these services.
===Skype===
*If XAMPP does not work when you launch your browser and you have [http://www.skype.com Skype] enabled it may be necessary to change the port settings in Skype.

* Locate "Options..." in Skype.

[[Image: Skype1.gif|thumb|center|Click to make bigger]]

* Locate the "Connection" options.

[[Image: Skype2.gif|thumb|center|Click to make bigger]]

* Remove the tick / check from the Checkbox.

[[Image: Skype3.gif|thumb|center|Click to make bigger]]

* Click the "Save" button.

* You may need to re-start your computer for this to take effect.

* Or you can quit your Skype session while you are working on Moodle.

===Still having problems but do not have Skype installed?===
* Check for another program which may be using port 80. IIS is commonly found to be the culprit.

====Moodle Networking does not work====
You may need to enable curl. [[admin/environment/php extension/curl|Curl help]] which will tell you the line of code in the php/php.ini file to change. Or find more instructions at this link [http://www.tildemark.com/programming/php/enable-curl-with-xampp-on-windows-xp.html Enable curl in XAMPP on XP]

==See also==
*[[Windows installation]]
*[[Installing AMP]] - Overview of other OS packages
*[https://docs.moodle.org/en/Xampp_Installer_FAQ Xampp Installer FAQ]
*[[Complete install packages|Complete install packages for Windows]]
*[[Installation Quickstart]] the short and simple install notes for experienced

[[sk:Moodle Windows Inštalácia pomocou XAMPP]]
[[de:Windows-Installation mit XAMPP]]

[[Category:Administrator]]
[[Category:Installation]]

Windows installation using XAMPP

2015-10-28T15:18:53Z

Rcollman: /* Get Moodle */ Mention bitnami free

XAMPP is a fully functional web server package. It is built to test web based programs on a personal computer. It is not meant for online access via the web on a production server. This page describes how to install the XAMPP webserver package of programs and how to install a Moodle standard package on the server which was created.

:''TIP:'' These guidelines are intended for a Standard Moodle installation on a Windows PC for a private or test Moodle installation, not a production (public) site or service. '''XAMPP-lite''' is used to create a [[Complete install packages for Windows]] which has a different installation process.

==Overview==
Note: This page was updated showing an installation for XAMPP 1.7.1 but some older screenshots were kept. It is now October 2015 and XAMPP's current version is 5.6.8 and Moodle's is 2.9.2 going on 3.x. Windows is no longer supporting XP, Windows 10 is the desktop latest and greatest. Some updating is in order. See page comments.

This is a guide for installing XAMPP and Moodle on a computer. The instructions are in the process of being updated. You may find the older instructions in previous versions of MoodleDocs.

An overview of the steps as of 2015:

*Download the latest version of XAMPP from Apachefriends.org
*Install XAMPP
*Use control.exe in XAMPP folder to start and stop Apache and MySQL
*Note the MySQL port.
*If Apache will not start because of a port conflict
**then use config button to change the listening port to something like 127.0.0.1:181
*Type localhost in your browser, or 127.0.0.1:181 (if you changed the port number)
*You should get to localhost/xampp splash page.
*Click on the Moodle icon to allow Bitnami to install the latest version of Moodle.
*You will need to know port number and the usual Moodle Installation initial questions.
*The process takes a long time. Be patient, even when things don't look like anything is happening.
*You should find your moodle files in /xampp/apps/moodle/htdocs. Enjoy.

What follows are old XP instructions which will not help much.

==Preparation==

===Get Moodle===
Download the standard version of Moodle you wish to install from Moodle.org [http://download.moodle.org Standard install packages].

Alternative, once XAMPP is installed use the Moodle link and allow Bitnami to download a current version and start the free install for you.

===Get XAMPP===
Go to apachefriends.org and download [http://www.apachefriends.org/en/xampp-windows.html XAMPP for Windows]. This example assumes that you have downloaded the “Installer” package. There are several XAMPP packages to download. Installer is about 1/2 the size of the same package as a zip file.

===Allow yourself some time===
We would allow 30 to 60 minutes to get to the Moodle Front Page on a new site. The time will depend upon the speed of your computer, download connection and of course your familiarity with the process.
:''TIP:'' On slower internet connections, download what you need into a folder for a later install. The serious moodler might create a MoodleZip folder to put all their different Moodle related zipfiles.

==Create XAMPP webserver==
===Installing XAMPP===
Run the installer, eventually you will be presented with an option about where to install the package. We told it to install it in a new folder called C:\X_server which XAMPP will create. You could use the browse button to point to a location.

[[Image:XAMPP171 Install folder.png|center]]

Continue with the installation, this will take a while!

[[image:Xampp3.gif|thumb|center|200px|Installation info screen]]

Eventually you will be presented with the option to install Apache, MySQL, Filezilla and Mercury as a service.

[[image:Xampp4.gif|center|XAMPP 1.7.1 looks different]]

*It’s probably best to choose “No” for now. You can always enable these as services later.

Next you’ll be asked if you want to start the XAMPP Control Panel.

[[image:Xampp5.gif|center]]

*Click the “No” button.

=== Launch XAMPP ===
There are several ways to start your webserver. [[Image:XAMPP171 start stop options.png|thumb|left|60px|Server directory start/stop files]][[image:Xampp6.gif|thumb|right|100px|One way to start/stop: XAMPP control panel]]
1. On your Desktop, locate the shortcut XAMPP icon and double click to launch the Control Panel.
**When the XAMPP Control Panel has launched, click the “Start” buttons for Apache and MySQL (see below).
2. In the folder you installed XAMPP, look for the XAMPP_start, or XAMPP_restart icon.
**When XAMPP start has finished, both Apache and MySQL have been started.
3. In the folder you installed XAMPP, look for the Apache start and MySQL start icons
**When Apache and MySQL start icons are used, two black windows command window should remain open

*If all is well you will see something like this.
'''If Apache fails to run i.e. the "Running" text with the green background keeps disappearing) and you are using Skype or another program that uses port 80 e.g. IIS - please review "Troubleshooting" at the end of these instructions.'''

Then you have to install the PHP curl library :
1. Open the php.ini file found in the php/php.ini folder
(older versions of XAMPP use moodle/apache/bin folder)
2. Find the line: ;extension=php_curl.dll
3. Remove the ; at the beginning of the line
4. Restart Apache if necessary

==Create the MySQL database==
To create a MySQL database for your Moodle “site” we will use the phpMyAdmin utility included with XAMPP.
[[image:Xampp8.gif|right|Browser address bar]]
*To access this launch the web browser of your choice (Firefox is used in this example), type http://localhost/xampp/ in the address bar.

*The XAMPP default page will be displayed, click the link for your preferred language – we will be using English.

*From the menu on the left, click on “phpMyAdmin”

[[image:Xampp10.gif|center|Click on phpMyAdmin]]

*When phpMy Admin has launched in your browser window, enter the name of your database in the “Create new database” field.

[[Image:PhpMyAdmin3131 create database.png|thumb|center|Center of initial phpMyAdmin screen]]

* From the "Collation" drop down list select "utf8_unicode_ci"

*Click the “Create” button to create the database.

You should see the database on the left with your moodle MySQL database name without files in it and/or a notice that it was created.

[[image:Xampp13.gif|thumb|center|Example of a phpMyAdmin database list, click on moodle to add MySQL users]]

[[Image:PhpMyAdmin3131 created moodle.png|thumb|center|The database is corrected, notice the privileges icon]]

===MySQL security===
Security on a localhost may not be a big concern, but at this point we recommend you click the moodle database, then on the privileges icon. Select one of the root users for editing. Create their passwords. [[Image:PhpMyAdmin3131 privileges edit.png|thumb|center|See the edit action icon]]

The best practice is to create a password for the root user. The "edit action" will give a place to do that. Another good practice is to copy the root user's privileges to another user. Here we changed the root user to admin, added a password and kept the user called root. [[Image:PhpMyAdmin3131 privileges create admin.png|thumb|center|Creating an admin MySQL user]]
:'''TIP:''' On a localhost site, that has no internet security issues, use the same name and password for the user with the most privileges/permissions, usually "admin", for both MySQL and Moodle.

==Prepare server for Moodle==
You will need to extract the folders and files from the downloaded package and create the moodledata folder (where images, course and user data/files will be located).

===Extract standard Moodle package files===
Locate the zip file of the standard install package you downloaded from Moodle.org. The easiest method is to extract everything in the file to the htdocs folder that XAMPP just created. Most XP Windows operating systems come with an program that will recognize a zip file and ask you where you want to extract the files.

*Extract the Moodle files to htdocs. A default folder named “moodle” is created with all the Moodle folders and files within it.

[[image:Xampp19.gif|thumb|center|Example of Moodle folder inthe server's htdocs]]

===Moodledata folder===
It is a good practice to manually create the moodledata folder. In an standard default install, Moodle will look for it in the top most level of folders on your server, the same level as htdocs, apache, php and those folders.
*For example: "C;\X_server\moodledata" or "C:\apachefriends\151\moodledata".

*You may have to change the permissions of the folder in some operating systems.
[[image:Vista_moodle_5.jpg|thumb|125px|right|Windows Vista folder securities tab showing permissions]]
:For example, in Windows Vista, you will need to manually create your moodledata folder and assign it permissions. To do this right click on the moodledata folder, select properties and the "Security" tab.

:Another box will pop up. Select "Users" and give them "Modify" and "Write" permissions, along with whatever existed already.

==Start of initial Moodle install==

You have now installed a webserver on your computer. Next you need to get Moodle to install itself. You will use your favorite web browser to do this.

Other pages in MoodleDocs describe the install process. We will just cover the first few screens.

===Go to moodle in web browser===
[[image:Xampp23.gif|thumb|right|Browser address]]
In your web browser, type the path to the folder containing the Moodle files in te address bar – in this example it’s <nowiki>http://localhost/moodle</nowiki>.

===Select language===
The initial install page will ask you to choose your preferred language.
[[image:Xampp24.gif|thumb|center|150px|Select language]]

*Click the “Next” button.

===Diagnostic report===
A diagnostic report is displayed – hopefully it will look like this, if not you may need to address some issues.

[[image:Xampp25.gif|thumb|center|Initial diagnostic, it passed, no warnings]]

*Click the “Next” button to continue.

===Paths for Moodle installation===
The paths for your Moodle installation are shown – accept these or amend as desired.

[[image:Xampp26.gif|thumb|center|Paths to parts of your Moodle]]

*Click the “Next” button to continue.

===MySQL database settings===
In this screen we enter the database settings. The fields are populated with some suggested values.

*In this example the database created is “moodle153”. If you created a password for root place it here. If you want the MySQL user admin to log into the moodle MySQL database, place that user and the password here.

:''TIP:'' DO NOT USE THE “ROOT” USER WITHOUT A PASSWORD FOR PRODUCTION INSTALLATIONS AS THIS CREATES A SECURITY VULNERABILITY.
[[image:Xampp28.gif|thumb|center|MySQL database settings screen]]

*When you have added or edited information on the page, click the “Next” button to continue.
:''TIP:'' This information is creating and can later be edited in the htdocs/moodle/config.php file.

===Server check===
[[Image:Moodle Install Server checks.png|thumb|center|150px|Server check with minor issues]]
This screen will report any issues with your webserver settings. Typically the [[admin/environment/php extension/curl|CURL settings]] and [[admin/environment/php extension/openssl|OpenSLL settings]] in a new XAMPP install will receive a mild or critical warning.
:'''TIP:''' It is possible to open Windows Explorer and edit the php/php.ini file using a plain text editor e.g. notepad at this point and then use the refresh button at the bottom of the server check page once you have saved your changes. However, exiting the Moodle install at this point is not the end of the world, all your settings up to this point have been saved. Localhost\moodle will start the install again.

===Moodle install confirmed===
Moodle will tell you it has install the basics.

[[image:Xampp29.gif|thumb|center|125px|Confirmed]]

*Click the “ Continue” button to proceed.

===Moodle copyright & license===
The Moodle copyright / license notices are displayed.

[[image:Xampp30.gif|thumb|center|Copyright & license]]

*Click the “Yes” button to continue.

===Now you can Moodle===
You will be asked to create the admin user for your Moodle site. Then as the admin Moodle user, you will be taken to the Front Page settings to start to build your new site.
Good job

==Troubleshooting==
===Bitnami===
*If you have previously created a Moodle install with the [http://bitnami.org Bitnami] installer you may find that Apache will not start. This is because Bitnami installs a service for Apache and MySQL. To disable these go to Control Panel > Administrative tools > Service to locate and disable these services.
===Skype===
*If XAMPP does not work when you launch your browser and you have [http://www.skype.com Skype] enabled it may be necessary to change the port settings in Skype.

* Locate "Options..." in Skype.

[[Image: Skype1.gif|thumb|center|Click to make bigger]]

* Locate the "Connection" options.

[[Image: Skype2.gif|thumb|center|Click to make bigger]]

* Remove the tick / check from the Checkbox.

[[Image: Skype3.gif|thumb|center|Click to make bigger]]

* Click the "Save" button.

* You may need to re-start your computer for this to take effect.

* Or you can quit your Skype session while you are working on Moodle.

===Still having problems but do not have Skype installed?===
* Check for another program which may be using port 80. IIS is commonly found to be the culprit.

====Moodle Networking does not work====
You may need to enable curl. [[admin/environment/php extension/curl|Curl help]] which will tell you the line of code in the php/php.ini file to change. Or find more instructions at this link [http://www.tildemark.com/programming/php/enable-curl-with-xampp-on-windows-xp.html Enable curl in XAMPP on XP]

==See also==
*[[Windows installation]]
*[[Installing AMP]] - Overview of other OS packages
*[https://docs.moodle.org/en/Xampp_Installer_FAQ Xampp Installer FAQ]
*[[Complete install packages|Complete install packages for Windows]]
*[[Installation Quickstart]] the short and simple install notes for experienced

[[sk:Moodle Windows Inštalácia pomocou XAMPP]]
[[de:Windows-Installation mit XAMPP]]

[[Category:Administrator]]
[[Category:Installation]]

Windows installation using XAMPP

2015-10-28T15:16:21Z

Rcollman: /* Overview */

XAMPP is a fully functional web server package. It is built to test web based programs on a personal computer. It is not meant for online access via the web on a production server. This page describes how to install the XAMPP webserver package of programs and how to install a Moodle standard package on the server which was created.

:''TIP:'' These guidelines are intended for a Standard Moodle installation on a Windows PC for a private or test Moodle installation, not a production (public) site or service. '''XAMPP-lite''' is used to create a [[Complete install packages for Windows]] which has a different installation process.

==Overview==
Note: This page was updated showing an installation for XAMPP 1.7.1 but some older screenshots were kept. It is now October 2015 and XAMPP's current version is 5.6.8 and Moodle's is 2.9.2 going on 3.x. Windows is no longer supporting XP, Windows 10 is the desktop latest and greatest. Some updating is in order. See page comments.

This is a guide for installing XAMPP and Moodle on a computer. The instructions are in the process of being updated. You may find the older instructions in previous versions of MoodleDocs.

An overview of the steps as of 2015:

*Download the latest version of XAMPP from Apachefriends.org
*Install XAMPP
*Use control.exe in XAMPP folder to start and stop Apache and MySQL
*Note the MySQL port.
*If Apache will not start because of a port conflict
**then use config button to change the listening port to something like 127.0.0.1:181
*Type localhost in your browser, or 127.0.0.1:181 (if you changed the port number)
*You should get to localhost/xampp splash page.
*Click on the Moodle icon to allow Bitnami to install the latest version of Moodle.
*You will need to know port number and the usual Moodle Installation initial questions.
*The process takes a long time. Be patient, even when things don't look like anything is happening.
*You should find your moodle files in /xampp/apps/moodle/htdocs. Enjoy.

What follows are old XP instructions which will not help much.

==Preparation==

===Get Moodle===
Download the standard version of Moodle you wish to install from Moodle.org [http://download.moodle.org Standard install packages].

===Get XAMPP===
Go to apachefriends.org and download [http://www.apachefriends.org/en/xampp-windows.html XAMPP for Windows]. This example assumes that you have downloaded the “Installer” package. There are several XAMPP packages to download. Installer is about 1/2 the size of the same package as a zip file.

===Allow yourself some time===
We would allow 30 to 60 minutes to get to the Moodle Front Page on a new site. The time will depend upon the speed of your computer, download connection and of course your familiarity with the process.
:''TIP:'' On slower internet connections, download what you need into a folder for a later install. The serious moodler might create a MoodleZip folder to put all their different Moodle related zipfiles.

==Create XAMPP webserver==
===Installing XAMPP===
Run the installer, eventually you will be presented with an option about where to install the package. We told it to install it in a new folder called C:\X_server which XAMPP will create. You could use the browse button to point to a location.

[[Image:XAMPP171 Install folder.png|center]]

Continue with the installation, this will take a while!

[[image:Xampp3.gif|thumb|center|200px|Installation info screen]]

Eventually you will be presented with the option to install Apache, MySQL, Filezilla and Mercury as a service.

[[image:Xampp4.gif|center|XAMPP 1.7.1 looks different]]

*It’s probably best to choose “No” for now. You can always enable these as services later.

Next you’ll be asked if you want to start the XAMPP Control Panel.

[[image:Xampp5.gif|center]]

*Click the “No” button.

=== Launch XAMPP ===
There are several ways to start your webserver. [[Image:XAMPP171 start stop options.png|thumb|left|60px|Server directory start/stop files]][[image:Xampp6.gif|thumb|right|100px|One way to start/stop: XAMPP control panel]]
1. On your Desktop, locate the shortcut XAMPP icon and double click to launch the Control Panel.
**When the XAMPP Control Panel has launched, click the “Start” buttons for Apache and MySQL (see below).
2. In the folder you installed XAMPP, look for the XAMPP_start, or XAMPP_restart icon.
**When XAMPP start has finished, both Apache and MySQL have been started.
3. In the folder you installed XAMPP, look for the Apache start and MySQL start icons
**When Apache and MySQL start icons are used, two black windows command window should remain open

*If all is well you will see something like this.
'''If Apache fails to run i.e. the "Running" text with the green background keeps disappearing) and you are using Skype or another program that uses port 80 e.g. IIS - please review "Troubleshooting" at the end of these instructions.'''

Then you have to install the PHP curl library :
1. Open the php.ini file found in the php/php.ini folder
(older versions of XAMPP use moodle/apache/bin folder)
2. Find the line: ;extension=php_curl.dll
3. Remove the ; at the beginning of the line
4. Restart Apache if necessary

==Create the MySQL database==
To create a MySQL database for your Moodle “site” we will use the phpMyAdmin utility included with XAMPP.
[[image:Xampp8.gif|right|Browser address bar]]
*To access this launch the web browser of your choice (Firefox is used in this example), type http://localhost/xampp/ in the address bar.

*The XAMPP default page will be displayed, click the link for your preferred language – we will be using English.

*From the menu on the left, click on “phpMyAdmin”

[[image:Xampp10.gif|center|Click on phpMyAdmin]]

*When phpMy Admin has launched in your browser window, enter the name of your database in the “Create new database” field.

[[Image:PhpMyAdmin3131 create database.png|thumb|center|Center of initial phpMyAdmin screen]]

* From the "Collation" drop down list select "utf8_unicode_ci"

*Click the “Create” button to create the database.

You should see the database on the left with your moodle MySQL database name without files in it and/or a notice that it was created.

[[image:Xampp13.gif|thumb|center|Example of a phpMyAdmin database list, click on moodle to add MySQL users]]

[[Image:PhpMyAdmin3131 created moodle.png|thumb|center|The database is corrected, notice the privileges icon]]

===MySQL security===
Security on a localhost may not be a big concern, but at this point we recommend you click the moodle database, then on the privileges icon. Select one of the root users for editing. Create their passwords. [[Image:PhpMyAdmin3131 privileges edit.png|thumb|center|See the edit action icon]]

The best practice is to create a password for the root user. The "edit action" will give a place to do that. Another good practice is to copy the root user's privileges to another user. Here we changed the root user to admin, added a password and kept the user called root. [[Image:PhpMyAdmin3131 privileges create admin.png|thumb|center|Creating an admin MySQL user]]
:'''TIP:''' On a localhost site, that has no internet security issues, use the same name and password for the user with the most privileges/permissions, usually "admin", for both MySQL and Moodle.

==Prepare server for Moodle==
You will need to extract the folders and files from the downloaded package and create the moodledata folder (where images, course and user data/files will be located).

===Extract standard Moodle package files===
Locate the zip file of the standard install package you downloaded from Moodle.org. The easiest method is to extract everything in the file to the htdocs folder that XAMPP just created. Most XP Windows operating systems come with an program that will recognize a zip file and ask you where you want to extract the files.

*Extract the Moodle files to htdocs. A default folder named “moodle” is created with all the Moodle folders and files within it.

[[image:Xampp19.gif|thumb|center|Example of Moodle folder inthe server's htdocs]]

===Moodledata folder===
It is a good practice to manually create the moodledata folder. In an standard default install, Moodle will look for it in the top most level of folders on your server, the same level as htdocs, apache, php and those folders.
*For example: "C;\X_server\moodledata" or "C:\apachefriends\151\moodledata".

*You may have to change the permissions of the folder in some operating systems.
[[image:Vista_moodle_5.jpg|thumb|125px|right|Windows Vista folder securities tab showing permissions]]
:For example, in Windows Vista, you will need to manually create your moodledata folder and assign it permissions. To do this right click on the moodledata folder, select properties and the "Security" tab.

:Another box will pop up. Select "Users" and give them "Modify" and "Write" permissions, along with whatever existed already.

==Start of initial Moodle install==

You have now installed a webserver on your computer. Next you need to get Moodle to install itself. You will use your favorite web browser to do this.

Other pages in MoodleDocs describe the install process. We will just cover the first few screens.

===Go to moodle in web browser===
[[image:Xampp23.gif|thumb|right|Browser address]]
In your web browser, type the path to the folder containing the Moodle files in te address bar – in this example it’s <nowiki>http://localhost/moodle</nowiki>.

===Select language===
The initial install page will ask you to choose your preferred language.
[[image:Xampp24.gif|thumb|center|150px|Select language]]

*Click the “Next” button.

===Diagnostic report===
A diagnostic report is displayed – hopefully it will look like this, if not you may need to address some issues.

[[image:Xampp25.gif|thumb|center|Initial diagnostic, it passed, no warnings]]

*Click the “Next” button to continue.

===Paths for Moodle installation===
The paths for your Moodle installation are shown – accept these or amend as desired.

[[image:Xampp26.gif|thumb|center|Paths to parts of your Moodle]]

*Click the “Next” button to continue.

===MySQL database settings===
In this screen we enter the database settings. The fields are populated with some suggested values.

*In this example the database created is “moodle153”. If you created a password for root place it here. If you want the MySQL user admin to log into the moodle MySQL database, place that user and the password here.

:''TIP:'' DO NOT USE THE “ROOT” USER WITHOUT A PASSWORD FOR PRODUCTION INSTALLATIONS AS THIS CREATES A SECURITY VULNERABILITY.
[[image:Xampp28.gif|thumb|center|MySQL database settings screen]]

*When you have added or edited information on the page, click the “Next” button to continue.
:''TIP:'' This information is creating and can later be edited in the htdocs/moodle/config.php file.

===Server check===
[[Image:Moodle Install Server checks.png|thumb|center|150px|Server check with minor issues]]
This screen will report any issues with your webserver settings. Typically the [[admin/environment/php extension/curl|CURL settings]] and [[admin/environment/php extension/openssl|OpenSLL settings]] in a new XAMPP install will receive a mild or critical warning.
:'''TIP:''' It is possible to open Windows Explorer and edit the php/php.ini file using a plain text editor e.g. notepad at this point and then use the refresh button at the bottom of the server check page once you have saved your changes. However, exiting the Moodle install at this point is not the end of the world, all your settings up to this point have been saved. Localhost\moodle will start the install again.

===Moodle install confirmed===
Moodle will tell you it has install the basics.

[[image:Xampp29.gif|thumb|center|125px|Confirmed]]

*Click the “ Continue” button to proceed.

===Moodle copyright & license===
The Moodle copyright / license notices are displayed.

[[image:Xampp30.gif|thumb|center|Copyright & license]]

*Click the “Yes” button to continue.

===Now you can Moodle===
You will be asked to create the admin user for your Moodle site. Then as the admin Moodle user, you will be taken to the Front Page settings to start to build your new site.
Good job

==Troubleshooting==
===Bitnami===
*If you have previously created a Moodle install with the [http://bitnami.org Bitnami] installer you may find that Apache will not start. This is because Bitnami installs a service for Apache and MySQL. To disable these go to Control Panel > Administrative tools > Service to locate and disable these services.
===Skype===
*If XAMPP does not work when you launch your browser and you have [http://www.skype.com Skype] enabled it may be necessary to change the port settings in Skype.

* Locate "Options..." in Skype.

[[Image: Skype1.gif|thumb|center|Click to make bigger]]

* Locate the "Connection" options.

[[Image: Skype2.gif|thumb|center|Click to make bigger]]

* Remove the tick / check from the Checkbox.

[[Image: Skype3.gif|thumb|center|Click to make bigger]]

* Click the "Save" button.

* You may need to re-start your computer for this to take effect.

* Or you can quit your Skype session while you are working on Moodle.

===Still having problems but do not have Skype installed?===
* Check for another program which may be using port 80. IIS is commonly found to be the culprit.

====Moodle Networking does not work====
You may need to enable curl. [[admin/environment/php extension/curl|Curl help]] which will tell you the line of code in the php/php.ini file to change. Or find more instructions at this link [http://www.tildemark.com/programming/php/enable-curl-with-xampp-on-windows-xp.html Enable curl in XAMPP on XP]

==See also==
*[[Windows installation]]
*[[Installing AMP]] - Overview of other OS packages
*[https://docs.moodle.org/en/Xampp_Installer_FAQ Xampp Installer FAQ]
*[[Complete install packages|Complete install packages for Windows]]
*[[Installation Quickstart]] the short and simple install notes for experienced

[[sk:Moodle Windows Inštalácia pomocou XAMPP]]
[[de:Windows-Installation mit XAMPP]]

[[Category:Administrator]]
[[Category:Installation]]

Windows installation using XAMPP

2015-10-28T15:15:40Z

Rcollman: /* Overview */ change into

XAMPP is a fully functional web server package. It is built to test web based programs on a personal computer. It is not meant for online access via the web on a production server. This page describes how to install the XAMPP webserver package of programs and how to install a Moodle standard package on the server which was created.

:''TIP:'' These guidelines are intended for a Standard Moodle installation on a Windows PC for a private or test Moodle installation, not a production (public) site or service. '''XAMPP-lite''' is used to create a [[Complete install packages for Windows]] which has a different installation process.

==Overview==
Note: This page was updated showing an installation for XAMPP 1.7.1 but some older screenshots were kept. It is now October 2015 and XAMPP's current version is 5.6.8 and Moodle's is 2.9.2 going on 3.x. Windows is no longer supporting XP, Windows 10 is the desktop latest and greatest. Some updating is in order. See page comments.

This is a guide for installing XAMPP and Moodle on a computer. The instructions are in the process of being updated. You may find the older instructions in previous versions of MoodleDocs.

An overview of the steps as of 2015:

*Download the latest version of XAMPP from Apachefriends.org
*Install XAMPP
*Use control.exe in XAMPP folder to start and stop Apache and MySQL
*Note the MySQL port.
*If Apache will not start because of a port conflict
**then use config button to change the listening port to something like 127.0.0.1:180
*Type localhost in your browser, or 127.0.0.1:180 (if you changed the port number)
*You should get to localhost/xampp splash page.
*Click on the Moodle icon to allow Bitnami to install the latest version of Moodle.
*You will need to know port number and the usual Moodle Installation initial questions.
*The process takes a long time. Be patient, even when things don't look like anything is happening.
*You should find your moodle files in /xampp/apps/moodle/htdocs. Enjoy.

What follows are old XP instructions which will not help much.

==Preparation==

===Get Moodle===
Download the standard version of Moodle you wish to install from Moodle.org [http://download.moodle.org Standard install packages].

===Get XAMPP===
Go to apachefriends.org and download [http://www.apachefriends.org/en/xampp-windows.html XAMPP for Windows]. This example assumes that you have downloaded the “Installer” package. There are several XAMPP packages to download. Installer is about 1/2 the size of the same package as a zip file.

===Allow yourself some time===
We would allow 30 to 60 minutes to get to the Moodle Front Page on a new site. The time will depend upon the speed of your computer, download connection and of course your familiarity with the process.
:''TIP:'' On slower internet connections, download what you need into a folder for a later install. The serious moodler might create a MoodleZip folder to put all their different Moodle related zipfiles.

==Create XAMPP webserver==
===Installing XAMPP===
Run the installer, eventually you will be presented with an option about where to install the package. We told it to install it in a new folder called C:\X_server which XAMPP will create. You could use the browse button to point to a location.

[[Image:XAMPP171 Install folder.png|center]]

Continue with the installation, this will take a while!

[[image:Xampp3.gif|thumb|center|200px|Installation info screen]]

Eventually you will be presented with the option to install Apache, MySQL, Filezilla and Mercury as a service.

[[image:Xampp4.gif|center|XAMPP 1.7.1 looks different]]

*It’s probably best to choose “No” for now. You can always enable these as services later.

Next you’ll be asked if you want to start the XAMPP Control Panel.

[[image:Xampp5.gif|center]]

*Click the “No” button.

=== Launch XAMPP ===
There are several ways to start your webserver. [[Image:XAMPP171 start stop options.png|thumb|left|60px|Server directory start/stop files]][[image:Xampp6.gif|thumb|right|100px|One way to start/stop: XAMPP control panel]]
1. On your Desktop, locate the shortcut XAMPP icon and double click to launch the Control Panel.
**When the XAMPP Control Panel has launched, click the “Start” buttons for Apache and MySQL (see below).
2. In the folder you installed XAMPP, look for the XAMPP_start, or XAMPP_restart icon.
**When XAMPP start has finished, both Apache and MySQL have been started.
3. In the folder you installed XAMPP, look for the Apache start and MySQL start icons
**When Apache and MySQL start icons are used, two black windows command window should remain open

*If all is well you will see something like this.
'''If Apache fails to run i.e. the "Running" text with the green background keeps disappearing) and you are using Skype or another program that uses port 80 e.g. IIS - please review "Troubleshooting" at the end of these instructions.'''

Then you have to install the PHP curl library :
1. Open the php.ini file found in the php/php.ini folder
(older versions of XAMPP use moodle/apache/bin folder)
2. Find the line: ;extension=php_curl.dll
3. Remove the ; at the beginning of the line
4. Restart Apache if necessary

==Create the MySQL database==
To create a MySQL database for your Moodle “site” we will use the phpMyAdmin utility included with XAMPP.
[[image:Xampp8.gif|right|Browser address bar]]
*To access this launch the web browser of your choice (Firefox is used in this example), type http://localhost/xampp/ in the address bar.

*The XAMPP default page will be displayed, click the link for your preferred language – we will be using English.

*From the menu on the left, click on “phpMyAdmin”

[[image:Xampp10.gif|center|Click on phpMyAdmin]]

*When phpMy Admin has launched in your browser window, enter the name of your database in the “Create new database” field.

[[Image:PhpMyAdmin3131 create database.png|thumb|center|Center of initial phpMyAdmin screen]]

* From the "Collation" drop down list select "utf8_unicode_ci"

*Click the “Create” button to create the database.

You should see the database on the left with your moodle MySQL database name without files in it and/or a notice that it was created.

[[image:Xampp13.gif|thumb|center|Example of a phpMyAdmin database list, click on moodle to add MySQL users]]

[[Image:PhpMyAdmin3131 created moodle.png|thumb|center|The database is corrected, notice the privileges icon]]

===MySQL security===
Security on a localhost may not be a big concern, but at this point we recommend you click the moodle database, then on the privileges icon. Select one of the root users for editing. Create their passwords. [[Image:PhpMyAdmin3131 privileges edit.png|thumb|center|See the edit action icon]]

The best practice is to create a password for the root user. The "edit action" will give a place to do that. Another good practice is to copy the root user's privileges to another user. Here we changed the root user to admin, added a password and kept the user called root. [[Image:PhpMyAdmin3131 privileges create admin.png|thumb|center|Creating an admin MySQL user]]
:'''TIP:''' On a localhost site, that has no internet security issues, use the same name and password for the user with the most privileges/permissions, usually "admin", for both MySQL and Moodle.

==Prepare server for Moodle==
You will need to extract the folders and files from the downloaded package and create the moodledata folder (where images, course and user data/files will be located).

===Extract standard Moodle package files===
Locate the zip file of the standard install package you downloaded from Moodle.org. The easiest method is to extract everything in the file to the htdocs folder that XAMPP just created. Most XP Windows operating systems come with an program that will recognize a zip file and ask you where you want to extract the files.

*Extract the Moodle files to htdocs. A default folder named “moodle” is created with all the Moodle folders and files within it.

[[image:Xampp19.gif|thumb|center|Example of Moodle folder inthe server's htdocs]]

===Moodledata folder===
It is a good practice to manually create the moodledata folder. In an standard default install, Moodle will look for it in the top most level of folders on your server, the same level as htdocs, apache, php and those folders.
*For example: "C;\X_server\moodledata" or "C:\apachefriends\151\moodledata".

*You may have to change the permissions of the folder in some operating systems.
[[image:Vista_moodle_5.jpg|thumb|125px|right|Windows Vista folder securities tab showing permissions]]
:For example, in Windows Vista, you will need to manually create your moodledata folder and assign it permissions. To do this right click on the moodledata folder, select properties and the "Security" tab.

:Another box will pop up. Select "Users" and give them "Modify" and "Write" permissions, along with whatever existed already.

==Start of initial Moodle install==

You have now installed a webserver on your computer. Next you need to get Moodle to install itself. You will use your favorite web browser to do this.

Other pages in MoodleDocs describe the install process. We will just cover the first few screens.

===Go to moodle in web browser===
[[image:Xampp23.gif|thumb|right|Browser address]]
In your web browser, type the path to the folder containing the Moodle files in te address bar – in this example it’s <nowiki>http://localhost/moodle</nowiki>.

===Select language===
The initial install page will ask you to choose your preferred language.
[[image:Xampp24.gif|thumb|center|150px|Select language]]

*Click the “Next” button.

===Diagnostic report===
A diagnostic report is displayed – hopefully it will look like this, if not you may need to address some issues.

[[image:Xampp25.gif|thumb|center|Initial diagnostic, it passed, no warnings]]

*Click the “Next” button to continue.

===Paths for Moodle installation===
The paths for your Moodle installation are shown – accept these or amend as desired.

[[image:Xampp26.gif|thumb|center|Paths to parts of your Moodle]]

*Click the “Next” button to continue.

===MySQL database settings===
In this screen we enter the database settings. The fields are populated with some suggested values.

*In this example the database created is “moodle153”. If you created a password for root place it here. If you want the MySQL user admin to log into the moodle MySQL database, place that user and the password here.

:''TIP:'' DO NOT USE THE “ROOT” USER WITHOUT A PASSWORD FOR PRODUCTION INSTALLATIONS AS THIS CREATES A SECURITY VULNERABILITY.
[[image:Xampp28.gif|thumb|center|MySQL database settings screen]]

*When you have added or edited information on the page, click the “Next” button to continue.
:''TIP:'' This information is creating and can later be edited in the htdocs/moodle/config.php file.

===Server check===
[[Image:Moodle Install Server checks.png|thumb|center|150px|Server check with minor issues]]
This screen will report any issues with your webserver settings. Typically the [[admin/environment/php extension/curl|CURL settings]] and [[admin/environment/php extension/openssl|OpenSLL settings]] in a new XAMPP install will receive a mild or critical warning.
:'''TIP:''' It is possible to open Windows Explorer and edit the php/php.ini file using a plain text editor e.g. notepad at this point and then use the refresh button at the bottom of the server check page once you have saved your changes. However, exiting the Moodle install at this point is not the end of the world, all your settings up to this point have been saved. Localhost\moodle will start the install again.

===Moodle install confirmed===
Moodle will tell you it has install the basics.

[[image:Xampp29.gif|thumb|center|125px|Confirmed]]

*Click the “ Continue” button to proceed.

===Moodle copyright & license===
The Moodle copyright / license notices are displayed.

[[image:Xampp30.gif|thumb|center|Copyright & license]]

*Click the “Yes” button to continue.

===Now you can Moodle===
You will be asked to create the admin user for your Moodle site. Then as the admin Moodle user, you will be taken to the Front Page settings to start to build your new site.
Good job

==Troubleshooting==
===Bitnami===
*If you have previously created a Moodle install with the [http://bitnami.org Bitnami] installer you may find that Apache will not start. This is because Bitnami installs a service for Apache and MySQL. To disable these go to Control Panel > Administrative tools > Service to locate and disable these services.
===Skype===
*If XAMPP does not work when you launch your browser and you have [http://www.skype.com Skype] enabled it may be necessary to change the port settings in Skype.

* Locate "Options..." in Skype.

[[Image: Skype1.gif|thumb|center|Click to make bigger]]

* Locate the "Connection" options.

[[Image: Skype2.gif|thumb|center|Click to make bigger]]

* Remove the tick / check from the Checkbox.

[[Image: Skype3.gif|thumb|center|Click to make bigger]]

* Click the "Save" button.

* You may need to re-start your computer for this to take effect.

* Or you can quit your Skype session while you are working on Moodle.

===Still having problems but do not have Skype installed?===
* Check for another program which may be using port 80. IIS is commonly found to be the culprit.

====Moodle Networking does not work====
You may need to enable curl. [[admin/environment/php extension/curl|Curl help]] which will tell you the line of code in the php/php.ini file to change. Or find more instructions at this link [http://www.tildemark.com/programming/php/enable-curl-with-xampp-on-windows-xp.html Enable curl in XAMPP on XP]

==See also==
*[[Windows installation]]
*[[Installing AMP]] - Overview of other OS packages
*[https://docs.moodle.org/en/Xampp_Installer_FAQ Xampp Installer FAQ]
*[[Complete install packages|Complete install packages for Windows]]
*[[Installation Quickstart]] the short and simple install notes for experienced

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Windows installation using XAMPP

2015-10-28T14:39:52Z

Rcollman: /* Overview */ put in the over steps for XAMPP 5.6.8

XAMPP is a fully functional web server package. It is built to test web based programs on a personal computer. It is not meant for online access via the web on a production server. This page describes how to install the XAMPP webserver package of programs and how to install a Moodle standard package on the server which was created.

:''TIP:'' These guidelines are intended for a Standard Moodle installation on a Windows PC for a private or test Moodle installation, not a production (public) site or service. '''XAMPP-lite''' is used to create a [[Complete install packages for Windows]] which has a different installation process.

==Overview==
Note: This page was updated showing an installation for XAMPP 1.7.1 but some older screenshots were kept. It is now October 2015 and XAMPP's current version is 5.6.8 and Moodle's is 2.9.2 going on 3.x. Windows is no longer supporting XP, Windows 10 is the desktop latest and greatest. Some updating is in order. See page comments.

This is a guide for installing XAMPP and Moodle on a computer using the Windows XP operating system, but it is still usable for Vista.

An overview of the steps as of 2015:

*Download the latest version of XAMPP from Apachefriends.org
*Install XAMPP
*Use control.exe in XAMPP folder to start and stop Apache and MySQL
*Note the MySQL port.
*If Apache will not start because of a port conflict
**then use config button to change the listening port to something like 127.0.0.1:180
*Type localhost in your browser, or 127.0.0.1:180 (if you changed the port number)
*You should get to localhost/xampp splash page.
*Click on the Moodle icon to allow Bitnami to install the latest version of Moodle.
*You will need to know port number and the usual Moodle Installation initial questions.
*The process takes a long time. Be patient, even when things don't look like anything is happening.
*You should find your moodle files in /xampp/apps/moodle/htdocs. Enjoy.

What follows are old XP instructions which will not help much.

==Preparation==

===Get Moodle===
Download the standard version of Moodle you wish to install from Moodle.org [http://download.moodle.org Standard install packages].

===Get XAMPP===
Go to apachefriends.org and download [http://www.apachefriends.org/en/xampp-windows.html XAMPP for Windows]. This example assumes that you have downloaded the “Installer” package. There are several XAMPP packages to download. Installer is about 1/2 the size of the same package as a zip file.

===Allow yourself some time===
We would allow 30 to 60 minutes to get to the Moodle Front Page on a new site. The time will depend upon the speed of your computer, download connection and of course your familiarity with the process.
:''TIP:'' On slower internet connections, download what you need into a folder for a later install. The serious moodler might create a MoodleZip folder to put all their different Moodle related zipfiles.

==Create XAMPP webserver==
===Installing XAMPP===
Run the installer, eventually you will be presented with an option about where to install the package. We told it to install it in a new folder called C:\X_server which XAMPP will create. You could use the browse button to point to a location.

[[Image:XAMPP171 Install folder.png|center]]

Continue with the installation, this will take a while!

[[image:Xampp3.gif|thumb|center|200px|Installation info screen]]

Eventually you will be presented with the option to install Apache, MySQL, Filezilla and Mercury as a service.

[[image:Xampp4.gif|center|XAMPP 1.7.1 looks different]]

*It’s probably best to choose “No” for now. You can always enable these as services later.

Next you’ll be asked if you want to start the XAMPP Control Panel.

[[image:Xampp5.gif|center]]

*Click the “No” button.

=== Launch XAMPP ===
There are several ways to start your webserver. [[Image:XAMPP171 start stop options.png|thumb|left|60px|Server directory start/stop files]][[image:Xampp6.gif|thumb|right|100px|One way to start/stop: XAMPP control panel]]
1. On your Desktop, locate the shortcut XAMPP icon and double click to launch the Control Panel.
**When the XAMPP Control Panel has launched, click the “Start” buttons for Apache and MySQL (see below).
2. In the folder you installed XAMPP, look for the XAMPP_start, or XAMPP_restart icon.
**When XAMPP start has finished, both Apache and MySQL have been started.
3. In the folder you installed XAMPP, look for the Apache start and MySQL start icons
**When Apache and MySQL start icons are used, two black windows command window should remain open

*If all is well you will see something like this.
'''If Apache fails to run i.e. the "Running" text with the green background keeps disappearing) and you are using Skype or another program that uses port 80 e.g. IIS - please review "Troubleshooting" at the end of these instructions.'''

Then you have to install the PHP curl library :
1. Open the php.ini file found in the php/php.ini folder
(older versions of XAMPP use moodle/apache/bin folder)
2. Find the line: ;extension=php_curl.dll
3. Remove the ; at the beginning of the line
4. Restart Apache if necessary

==Create the MySQL database==
To create a MySQL database for your Moodle “site” we will use the phpMyAdmin utility included with XAMPP.
[[image:Xampp8.gif|right|Browser address bar]]
*To access this launch the web browser of your choice (Firefox is used in this example), type http://localhost/xampp/ in the address bar.

*The XAMPP default page will be displayed, click the link for your preferred language – we will be using English.

*From the menu on the left, click on “phpMyAdmin”

[[image:Xampp10.gif|center|Click on phpMyAdmin]]

*When phpMy Admin has launched in your browser window, enter the name of your database in the “Create new database” field.

[[Image:PhpMyAdmin3131 create database.png|thumb|center|Center of initial phpMyAdmin screen]]

* From the "Collation" drop down list select "utf8_unicode_ci"

*Click the “Create” button to create the database.

You should see the database on the left with your moodle MySQL database name without files in it and/or a notice that it was created.

[[image:Xampp13.gif|thumb|center|Example of a phpMyAdmin database list, click on moodle to add MySQL users]]

[[Image:PhpMyAdmin3131 created moodle.png|thumb|center|The database is corrected, notice the privileges icon]]

===MySQL security===
Security on a localhost may not be a big concern, but at this point we recommend you click the moodle database, then on the privileges icon. Select one of the root users for editing. Create their passwords. [[Image:PhpMyAdmin3131 privileges edit.png|thumb|center|See the edit action icon]]

The best practice is to create a password for the root user. The "edit action" will give a place to do that. Another good practice is to copy the root user's privileges to another user. Here we changed the root user to admin, added a password and kept the user called root. [[Image:PhpMyAdmin3131 privileges create admin.png|thumb|center|Creating an admin MySQL user]]
:'''TIP:''' On a localhost site, that has no internet security issues, use the same name and password for the user with the most privileges/permissions, usually "admin", for both MySQL and Moodle.

==Prepare server for Moodle==
You will need to extract the folders and files from the downloaded package and create the moodledata folder (where images, course and user data/files will be located).

===Extract standard Moodle package files===
Locate the zip file of the standard install package you downloaded from Moodle.org. The easiest method is to extract everything in the file to the htdocs folder that XAMPP just created. Most XP Windows operating systems come with an program that will recognize a zip file and ask you where you want to extract the files.

*Extract the Moodle files to htdocs. A default folder named “moodle” is created with all the Moodle folders and files within it.

[[image:Xampp19.gif|thumb|center|Example of Moodle folder inthe server's htdocs]]

===Moodledata folder===
It is a good practice to manually create the moodledata folder. In an standard default install, Moodle will look for it in the top most level of folders on your server, the same level as htdocs, apache, php and those folders.
*For example: "C;\X_server\moodledata" or "C:\apachefriends\151\moodledata".

*You may have to change the permissions of the folder in some operating systems.
[[image:Vista_moodle_5.jpg|thumb|125px|right|Windows Vista folder securities tab showing permissions]]
:For example, in Windows Vista, you will need to manually create your moodledata folder and assign it permissions. To do this right click on the moodledata folder, select properties and the "Security" tab.

:Another box will pop up. Select "Users" and give them "Modify" and "Write" permissions, along with whatever existed already.

==Start of initial Moodle install==

You have now installed a webserver on your computer. Next you need to get Moodle to install itself. You will use your favorite web browser to do this.

Other pages in MoodleDocs describe the install process. We will just cover the first few screens.

===Go to moodle in web browser===
[[image:Xampp23.gif|thumb|right|Browser address]]
In your web browser, type the path to the folder containing the Moodle files in te address bar – in this example it’s <nowiki>http://localhost/moodle</nowiki>.

===Select language===
The initial install page will ask you to choose your preferred language.
[[image:Xampp24.gif|thumb|center|150px|Select language]]

*Click the “Next” button.

===Diagnostic report===
A diagnostic report is displayed – hopefully it will look like this, if not you may need to address some issues.

[[image:Xampp25.gif|thumb|center|Initial diagnostic, it passed, no warnings]]

*Click the “Next” button to continue.

===Paths for Moodle installation===
The paths for your Moodle installation are shown – accept these or amend as desired.

[[image:Xampp26.gif|thumb|center|Paths to parts of your Moodle]]

*Click the “Next” button to continue.

===MySQL database settings===
In this screen we enter the database settings. The fields are populated with some suggested values.

*In this example the database created is “moodle153”. If you created a password for root place it here. If you want the MySQL user admin to log into the moodle MySQL database, place that user and the password here.

:''TIP:'' DO NOT USE THE “ROOT” USER WITHOUT A PASSWORD FOR PRODUCTION INSTALLATIONS AS THIS CREATES A SECURITY VULNERABILITY.
[[image:Xampp28.gif|thumb|center|MySQL database settings screen]]

*When you have added or edited information on the page, click the “Next” button to continue.
:''TIP:'' This information is creating and can later be edited in the htdocs/moodle/config.php file.

===Server check===
[[Image:Moodle Install Server checks.png|thumb|center|150px|Server check with minor issues]]
This screen will report any issues with your webserver settings. Typically the [[admin/environment/php extension/curl|CURL settings]] and [[admin/environment/php extension/openssl|OpenSLL settings]] in a new XAMPP install will receive a mild or critical warning.
:'''TIP:''' It is possible to open Windows Explorer and edit the php/php.ini file using a plain text editor e.g. notepad at this point and then use the refresh button at the bottom of the server check page once you have saved your changes. However, exiting the Moodle install at this point is not the end of the world, all your settings up to this point have been saved. Localhost\moodle will start the install again.

===Moodle install confirmed===
Moodle will tell you it has install the basics.

[[image:Xampp29.gif|thumb|center|125px|Confirmed]]

*Click the “ Continue” button to proceed.

===Moodle copyright & license===
The Moodle copyright / license notices are displayed.

[[image:Xampp30.gif|thumb|center|Copyright & license]]

*Click the “Yes” button to continue.

===Now you can Moodle===
You will be asked to create the admin user for your Moodle site. Then as the admin Moodle user, you will be taken to the Front Page settings to start to build your new site.
Good job

==Troubleshooting==
===Bitnami===
*If you have previously created a Moodle install with the [http://bitnami.org Bitnami] installer you may find that Apache will not start. This is because Bitnami installs a service for Apache and MySQL. To disable these go to Control Panel > Administrative tools > Service to locate and disable these services.
===Skype===
*If XAMPP does not work when you launch your browser and you have [http://www.skype.com Skype] enabled it may be necessary to change the port settings in Skype.

* Locate "Options..." in Skype.

[[Image: Skype1.gif|thumb|center|Click to make bigger]]

* Locate the "Connection" options.

[[Image: Skype2.gif|thumb|center|Click to make bigger]]

* Remove the tick / check from the Checkbox.

[[Image: Skype3.gif|thumb|center|Click to make bigger]]

* Click the "Save" button.

* You may need to re-start your computer for this to take effect.

* Or you can quit your Skype session while you are working on Moodle.

===Still having problems but do not have Skype installed?===
* Check for another program which may be using port 80. IIS is commonly found to be the culprit.

====Moodle Networking does not work====
You may need to enable curl. [[admin/environment/php extension/curl|Curl help]] which will tell you the line of code in the php/php.ini file to change. Or find more instructions at this link [http://www.tildemark.com/programming/php/enable-curl-with-xampp-on-windows-xp.html Enable curl in XAMPP on XP]

==See also==
*[[Windows installation]]
*[[Installing AMP]] - Overview of other OS packages
*[https://docs.moodle.org/en/Xampp_Installer_FAQ Xampp Installer FAQ]
*[[Complete install packages|Complete install packages for Windows]]
*[[Installation Quickstart]] the short and simple install notes for experienced

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Talk:Windows installation using XAMPP

2015-10-28T14:26:52Z

Rcollman: /* Using XAMPP to download latest version of Moodle */ more comments

==Notes--[[User:chris collman|chris collman]] ([[User talk:chris collman|talk]]) 22:18, 28 October 2015 (AWST) on XAMPP on Windows 10 with Moodle==
Will erase these later.
==Issues with straight install of XAMPP on Windows 10==
Windows 10 has a program that uses port 80 (new version of IIS which Sharepoint uses).
XAMPP's default port is 80, so there is a conflict.
My solution is to change XAMPP's port. I use 181. So to reach moodle the long address in the browser is 127.0.0.1:181/moodle.
I also had some issues with MySQL. Phpmyadmin worked fine.

==solutions==
*I used the control.exe file in the XMAPP folder to start Apache and MySQL.
*In this program, I used the config button for Apache to get to httpd.conf. Around line 60 or so, there are some Listen lines of code. I put a # in front of the activate one and created a new line Listen 127.0.0.1:181.
*I saved the file.
*I used the config button for MySQL to get to the my.ini configuration file for MySQL. I noted the port. It showed 3306.

==Using XAMPP Bitnami link to download latest version of Moodle==
*I noticed on the splash screen for XAMPP (in my case 127.0.0.1:181/xampp) there was a sections that said "Install applications on XAMPP using Bitnami". I clicked on the Moodle icon. It offered me the chance to download Moodle 2.9.2.
*It downloaded a 36 mg excutable file on my computer and I let it run.
*Later I found that the moodle files were at /apps/moodle/htdocs/moodle.
*In the Moodle Install, I had an existing moodle database in MySQL. I told it to use the extention mdl292_. I also noted the port number that my version of XAMMP was using and noted that when asked.
**Think I would recommend a reboot before starting the process. I went into task manager and saw 3 or 4 Apache lines. In my experience there should be only one. I shut down apache and MySQL with control and then quit control. In task manager I stopped ever apache task and XAMPP control task. Then I restarted my XAMPP control.exe program along with Apache and MySQL.
*I got a warning about my database not being created. I forgot what fiddling I did, went back and ignored it.
*In the end it works.

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