Cohort external database
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| Cohort external database | |
|---|---|
| Type | Admin tool |
| Set | N/A |
| Downloads | https://moodle.org/plugins/tool_cohortdatabase |
| Issues | https://github.com/catalyst/moodle-tool_cohortdatabase/issues |
| Discussion | |
| Maintainer(s) | Dan Marden, Catalyst IT |
Cohort external databaseplugin creates site-level cohorts using a connection to an external database.
- Can be triggered via CLI and/or scheduled task.
- Creates site-level cohorts
- Synchronises users in cohorts
- Optionally auto create users
Create an external database (various types supported) containing your users and cohorts (username, firstname, lastname, email, cohort).
Using the settings of the plugin on moodle/admin/settings.php?section=tool_cohortdatabase and create mappings to the correct fields of your external database.
For testing, tick tool_cohortdatabase | debugdb and run the synchronisation script on the command line. In moodle/admin/tool/cohortdatabase/cli, execute: php sync.php. Observe the output for possible errors.
