Hosting LMS Platforms Like Moodle Reliably

Learning management systems (LMS) such as Moodle host course materials, assignments, quizzes, discussions and grades. When the LMS is slow or down, teaching and learning stop. Reliable hosting is essential.

Size for peak usage

LMS usage peaks during assignment deadlines, quizzes and exam periods. Size servers, databases and storage for these peaks, not average days.

Separate components

Larger deployments benefit from separating web servers, databases and file storage, allowing each to scale independently.

Caching

Caching layers dramatically improve performance by reducing database load for frequently accessed content.

Storage planning

Course videos and uploads grow quickly. Plan storage growth and consider external video hosting for large media.

Backups

Back up databases and files daily, with off-site copies and tested restores. Losing a semester of assignments is unacceptable.

Updates and security

Apply LMS and plugin updates promptly, and remove unused plugins. Secure administrator accounts with strong authentication.

Monitoring

Monitor response times, server resources and errors, with alerts for issues.

Connectivity

Students access the LMS from campus and home. Ensure hosting has good connectivity and that campus links can handle traffic.

Support during peak periods

Ensure technical support is available during exams and deadlines.

The bottom line

Reliable LMS hosting requires proper sizing, caching, backups and monitoring. UbiFi Cloud Campus hosts LMS platforms built for academic peaks.

Learn more about Cloud Campus from UbiFi, or talk to our team.