{"id":11318,"date":"2025-04-24T12:12:17","date_gmt":"2025-04-24T12:12:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mainvps.net\/blog\/?p=11318"},"modified":"2026-03-20T06:43:32","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T06:43:32","slug":"how-to-install-moodle-on-rocky-linux","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mainvps.net\/blog\/how-to-install-moodle-on-rocky-linux\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Install Moodle on Rocky Linux: The Ultimate Guide for Scalable eLearning"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n
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“Allocate 2GB RAM per 100 active users for smooth performance during exams.”<\/em>
Carlos M., EdTech Infrastructure Architect<\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n\r\n

<\/span>Install Moodle on Rocky Linux<\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

<\/span>Step 1: Prepare Your Rocky Linux Server<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

bash<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

# Update everything (security patches matter!)<\/em>\r\nsudo dnf update -y\r\n\r\n# Enable EPEL + Remi for latest PHP<\/em>\r\nsudo dnf install epel-release -y\r\nsudo dnf install https:\/\/rpms.remirepo.net\/enterprise\/remi-release-8.rpm<\/pre>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
<\/span>Step 2: Install the LAMP Stack<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
bash<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
# Apache (httpd)<\/em>\r\nsudo dnf install httpd -y\r\nsudo systemctl enable --now httpd\r\n\r\n# MariaDB (MySQL-compatible)<\/em>\r\nsudo dnf install mariadb-server -y\r\nsudo systemctl enable --now mariadb\r\nsudo mysql_secure_installation  # Say YES to all security prompts!<\/em>\r\n\r\n# PHP 8.1 with Moodle extensions<\/em>\r\nsudo dnf module enable php:remi-8.1 -y\r\nsudo dnf install php php-mysqlnd php-gd php-intl php-xmlrpc php-ldap php-zip php-mbstring -y<\/pre>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
<\/span>Step 3: Moodle Installation (2 Methods)<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
<\/span>Option A: Git (Best for Updates)<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
bash<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
cd \/var\/www\/html\r\nsudo git clone git:\/\/git.moodle.org\/moodle.git\r\ncd moodle\r\nsudo git checkout MOODLE_402_STABLE  # Get latest stable version<\/em><\/pre>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
<\/span>Option B: Manual Download<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
bash<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
wget https:\/\/download.moodle.org\/download.php\/direct\/stable402\/moodle-latest-402.tgz\r\ntar -zxvf moodle-latest-402.tgz\r\nsudo mv moodle \/var\/www\/html\/<\/pre>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
<\/span>Configuration: The Make-or-Break Steps<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
<\/span>1. Database Setup<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
sql<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
CREATE DATABASE moodle DEFAULT CHARACTER SET utf8mb4 COLLATE utf8mb4_unicode_ci;\r\nCREATE USER 'moodleadmin'@'localhost' IDENTIFIED BY 'Str0ngP@ssw0rd!';\r\nGRANT ALL PRIVILEGES ON moodle.* TO 'moodleadmin'@'localhost';\r\nFLUSH PRIVILEGES;<\/pre>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
<\/span>2. File Permissions (Critical!)<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
bash<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
sudo mkdir \/var\/www\/moodledata\r\nsudo chown -R apache:apache \/var\/www\/html\/moodle \/var\/www\/moodledata\r\nsudo chmod -R 755 \/var\/www\/html\/moodle\r\nsudo chmod -R 775 \/var\/www\/moodledata  # Allows file uploads<\/em><\/pre>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
<\/span>3. Web Installer Final Touches<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Access\u00a0http:\/\/your-server-ip<\/code>\u00a0in your browser to:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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  1. Select language<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
  2. Verify paths (\/var\/www\/html\/moodle<\/code>\u00a0and\u00a0\/var\/www\/moodledata<\/code>)<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
  3. Enter database credentials<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
  4. Create an admin account<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
    Gotcha Alert<\/strong>:<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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    “If the installer hangs at 95%, check SELinux contexts with sudo restorecon -Rv \/var\/www\/<\/code>“<\/em>
    \u2014 Troubleshooting tip from Moodle forums<\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n\r\n
    <\/span>Going Live: Security Must-Dos<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
    <\/span>1. HTTPS with Let\u2019s Encrypt (Free SSL)<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
    bash<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
    sudo dnf install certbot python3-certbot-apache -y\r\nsudo certbot --apache --agree-tos --redirect --hsts --email your@email.com -d yourdomain.com<\/pre>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
    <\/span>2. Firewall Rules<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
    bash<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
    sudo firewall-cmd --permanent --add-service={http,https}\r\nsudo firewall-cmd --reload<\/pre>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
    <\/span>3. Automated Backups (Sleep Easy at Night)<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
    bash<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
    # Daily database dump<\/em>\r\n0 3 * * * mysqldump -u root -pYourPassword moodle > \/backups\/moodle-$(date +\\%Y\\%m\\%d).sql\r\n\r\n# Weekly full backup<\/em>\r\n0 2 * * 0 tar -czf \/backups\/moodle-full-$(date +\\%Y\\%m\\%d).tar.gz \/var\/www\/html\/moodle \/var\/www\/moodledata<\/pre>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
    <\/span>Maintenance Pro Tips<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
    Updates<\/strong>:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
    bash<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
    cd \/var\/www\/html\/moodle\r\nsudo git pull  # If using Git<\/em>\r\nsudo php admin\/cli\/upgrade.php<\/pre>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
    Monitoring<\/strong>:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
    bash<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
    # Check PHP performance<\/em>
    sudo dnf install htop -y
    htop

    # Moodle cron health<\/em>
    sudo -u apache \/usr\/bin\/php \/var\/www\/html\/moodle\/admin\/cli\/cron.php<\/pre>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
    <\/span>Final Thoughts<\/span><\/h2>\r\n
    Installing Moodle on Rocky Linux is perhaps one of the smartest decisions you can make when it comes to implementing a secure, high-performance, and scalable Learning Management System. The powerful combination of the two provides unmatched flexibility and customization of the Learning Management System.<\/p>\r\n
    What makes the combination of Moodle and Rocky Linux truly remarkable is the fact that it is flexible. It does not matter whether you are building a small online course system, implementing a University-level Learning Management System, or developing a corporate training system. With the combination of the two systems, you are guaranteed a seamless learning experience. Furthermore, you have the option of optimizing the system to the extent of being production-ready to handle thousands of concurrent users without experiencing performance degradation.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
    <\/span>FAQs<\/span><\/h2>\r\n
    <\/span>1. Is Moodle compatible with Rocky Linux 9?<\/span><\/h3>\r\n
    Yes, Moodle is fully compatible with Rocky Linux 9. However, you should always verify that your PHP and database versions meet Moodle\u2019s official requirements. Using supported versions ensures stability, better performance, and fewer compatibility issues during installation and updates.<\/p>\r\n
    <\/span>2. How can I enable HTTPS for my Moodle site?<\/span><\/h3>\r\n
    You can enable HTTPS easily using Certbot with Apache:<\/p>\r\n
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    This will automatically install an SSL certificate and configure your web server. It also sets up auto-renewal, ensuring your website remains secure without manual intervention.<\/p>\r\n
    <\/span>3. What are the minimum PHP extensions required for Moodle?<\/span><\/h3>\r\n
    At a minimum, Moodle requires the following PHP extensions:<\/p>\r\n