Moodle™
Learning Management System
Moodle is an open-source learning management system (LMS) widely used by schools, universities, training institutes, and enterprises to deliver online education and training. It allows organizations to create, manage, and track courses through a web-based platform, supporting features such as quizzes, assignments, forums, video content, grading, and progress tracking. Moodle is highly flexible and customizable, integrates easily with third-party tools, and supports self-hosted deployments, giving full control over data, security, and user management. It is well suited for both academic learning and corporate training environments.
Access & Deployment
- Run from browser
- Deploy Moodle on Amazon EC2
- Moodle Version: Moodle 4.3.0
Platform & Stack
- Operating System: Ubuntu 22.04
- PHP 8.3.6
- MariaDB 10.11.13
- Apache 2.4.58
Deployment & Scalability
- Ready-to-run single-instance deployment
- Supports scalable enterprise architectures
Performance & Scalability
- Optimized for high-concurrency and large user workloads
- Cost-efficient scaling aligned with AWS best practices
Security & Reliability
- Automated security updates
- Proactive performance monitoring
- High-availability ready architecture
Support & Maintenance
- Free maintenance support by ATH Infosystems
- Support for latest Moodle releases and plugins
Use Cases
- Educational institutions
- Corporate training platforms
- Large-scale e-learning environments
Provider: Published and maintained by ATH Infosystems
Key Differences
The ATH Infosystems AMI gives you full control of the instance and requires you to manage scaling and monitoring, whereas Kaptiva adds continuous operational management, custom plugin work and SLA-backed support. CloudHesive goes further by delivering a completely hands-off, fully managed service with a single point of contact and end-to-end backup and recovery. Pricing models also vary: the AMI is pay-as-you-go compute, Kaptiva adds support hours, and CloudHesive bundles all services into a managed subscription.
Technical Highlights
The ATH solution runs PHP 8.3.6, MariaDB 10.11.13 and Apache 2.4.58 on Ubuntu 24.04, optimized for large-scale concurrent workloads. Kaptiva’s stack incorporates AWS Backup, CloudWatch alarms and FTR-validated security architecture, plus optional 20 hours/month of specialist support. CloudHesive’s service includes automated disaster-recovery, 24/7 monitoring and a dedicated AWS Premier Partner team handling all infrastructure operations.
ATH Infosystems AMI
High-Performance Open Stack
You retain complete control of the instance, including configuration, scaling and monitoring. This option follows a pay-as-you-go compute model and is ideal for teams that prefer self-managed environments.
Kaptiva
Operational & Security Enhancements
Adds continuous operational management, custom plugin work and SLA-backed support. Pricing includes additional support hours on top of the underlying infrastructure.
CloudHesive
Fully Managed Cloud Operations
Delivers a hands-off experience with a single point of contact, end-to-end backup and recovery, and a bundled managed subscription covering all services.
Moodle™ Documentation
Version: Moodle 4.3.0 | Platform: AWS EC2
Overview- Moodle is a browser-based Learning Management System that enables teachers to create, deliver, and manage online courses efficiently. This deployment runs Moodle 4.3.0 on Ubuntu 22.04 LTS with a pre-configured, high-performance stack optimized for reliability and scalability on AWS.
Accessing Moodle
- Access Moodle directly through a web browser
- Secure login using assigned teacher credentials
- Role-based access ensures teachers can manage only their assigned courses
Course Management
- Create and organize courses by topic or week
- Upload learning materials (documents, videos, links)
- Configure course visibility and enrollment methods
- Reuse or import courses across terms
Best Practices
- Use activity completion to track learner progress
- Enable forums to increase engagement
- Regularly back up course content (supported at platform level)
Activities & Assessments
- Quizzes with automatic grading
- Assignments with file uploads and feedback
- Forums for discussions and collaboration
- Lessons, surveys, and interactive content
Communication & Engagement
- Announcements and messaging
- Discussion forums and group activities
- Notifications for submissions and deadlines
Grading & Progress Tracking
- Built-in gradebook for managing scores
- Rubrics and marking guides
- Student progress and completion tracking
- Export grades for reporting or compliance needs
System Overview- This Moodle deployment is published and maintained by ATH Infosystems and runs on:
- OS: Ubuntu 22.04 LTS
- Web Server: Apache 2.4.58
- PHP: 8.3.6
- Database: MariaDB 10.11.13
User & Role Management
- Create and manage users manually or via bulk upload
- Assign roles (Admin, Teacher, Student, Manager)
- Configure authentication methods (manual, LDAP, OAuth, SSO)
- Control permissions through role-based access control (RBAC)
Course & Category Administration
- Create course categories and subcategories
- Control enrollment methods and limits
- Apply default course settings
- Archive or restore courses as needed
Performance & Scalability
- Optimized for high-concurrency user loads
- Supports cost-efficient scaling aligned with AWS best practices
- Can be extended with load balancers, external databases, and shared storage for HA setups
Security & Reliability
- Automated OS and security updates
- Proactive performance monitoring
- High-availability–ready architecture
- Full control over data, access, and system configuration
Plugins & Extensions
- Supports latest Moodle plugin ecosystem
- Admins can install, update, and manage plugins
- Plugin compatibility aligned with Moodle 4.3.0
Support & Maintenance
- Free maintenance support provided by ATH Infosystems
- Assistance for updates, configuration, and troubleshooting
- Support for latest Moodle releases and plugins
Architecture Overview- This Moodle environment is designed for developers who require:
- Full control over the infrastructure
- Customization and extensibility
- Alignment with AWS architecture standards
Customization & Development
- Build and deploy custom Moodle plugins
- Extend core functionality using Moodle APIs
- Integrate third-party systems (CRM, HRMS, ERP, analytics)
- Automate deployments and updates using CI/CD pipelines
Database & Performance Tuning
- MariaDB optimized for large datasets and concurrent access
- PHP and Apache tuned for performance under load
- Supports caching layers and external storage for scale-out designs
Monitoring & Operations
- Designed for integration with AWS monitoring tools
- Supports log aggregation and performance metrics
- Enables proactive issue detection and troubleshooting
Deployment Models
- Single-instance EC2 deployment (default)
- Scalable enterprise architecture with:
Load balancers
External database services
Shared file systems
Backup and disaster recovery strategies
Comparison Notes
- ATH Infosystems AMI: Full administrative control, self-managed scaling and monitoring, pay-as-you-go compute
- Other managed offerings may include additional SLA-backed support or fully managed operations, but reduce infrastructure control
Technology Stack
- Moodle 4.3.0
- PHP 8.3.6 (optimized for concurrent workloads)
- MariaDB 10.11.13
- Apache 2.4.58
- Ubuntu 22.04 LTS
- Deployed on Amazon EC2