Hosting & technical setup for e-learning (without the noise)

Moodle doesn't need enterprise-grade infrastructure

It needs stability, security and simplicity.

Most e-learning failures happen not from "lack of resources" but from missing basics: stable hosting, safe updates, backups, monitoring.

"Good Moodle hosting isn't about extremes — it's about never stopping the learning process."

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1) Hosting: not a monster server — a stable one

What actually matters:

• VPS or managed hosting with consistency
• supported PHP + database versions
• RAM/CPU sized to the number of learners (not oversized)
• SSD storage, high uptime
• mandatory SSL

For 50–300 learners: a solid VPS is enough. Beyond 500: increase resources or use managed Moodle hosting.

Goal: fast load times and zero downtime.

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2) Backups: the one thing you're never allowed to skip

Backups must include:

• database
• course/user files
• entire Moodle instance

And must be:

• automatic
• daily
• off-site
• tested (restorable)

A backup you haven't tested → isn't a backup.

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3) Updates & security: small actions, huge protection

Essentials:

• security updates (minor versions)
• updated plugins
• disabling unused modules
• correct user roles & permissions
• firewall + basic server hardening
• brute-force protection

No paranoia — just steady, simple maintenance.

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4) Scaling: when you actually need more power

Not required for:

• small learner groups
• self-paced courses
• light videos/quizzes

Scaling required when:

• many users log in simultaneously
• heavy SCORM/HTML5 activities
• exam days with peaks
• continuous training cycles

Scaling = more RAM/CPU + database tuning. Not "throw everything at the server".

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5) What Workflows handles in Moodle technical setup

• hosting selection based on your learners
• server setup & basic hardening
• SSL, caching, performance optimization
• automated backups & monitoring
• safe updates
• performance review as the platform grows

No noise, no over-engineering — just practical stability.

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Bottom Line:

You don't need enterprise infrastructure to run great e-learning.

You need stable hosting, reliable backups, and clean processes.

With these, Moodle stays fast, safe, and always available.