I can't increase max_upload_filesize

I can't increase max_upload_filesize

by David Jefferson -
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this started when I tried to restore some courses on a new server.

I've changed the php.ini settings to 50MB I've
confirmed that the apache2.conf LimitRequestBody agrees with that. When I open httptd or htaccess in putty, I get an empty file. I have wasted a week that should have been spent on course development. I'd pay somebody to fix the problem.
I've learned more Ubuntu/Linux in last week than I ever wanted to, not mention the time on the phone with the nice people at RackSpace. I’m seeing Moodle docs
in my sleep If you have any expertise to share with me, my email is
distedbugs@gmail.com

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Re: I can't increase max_upload_filesize

by Ken Task -
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The following question might increase your frustration, but have to ask ... what does this mean:

'When I open httptd or htaccess in putty, I get an empty file'?

httpd is normally what the apache server daemon is called and is something one doesn't edit.  

htaccess files in apache usually have a 'dot' in front of them ... ie, .htaccess.  So opening a file in putty with an editor ... something like: nano htaccess (notice no "." in front of htaccess) is starting a new file called htaccess and would be blank.  Have you tried using the editor and attempting to open .htaccess (dot in front of htaccess)?

Does Rackspace have an FAQ or something that describes this common tweak?

Found this:

http://www.rackspace.com/knowledge_center/frequently-asked-question/how-do-i-change-the-php-maximum-upload-file-size

Maybe that will help.

Checking the settings in Moodle: Site Admin menu (on front page), Server, PHP Info link will show you a bunch of information concerning the setup of the server ... including paths and settings.  Long list so focus on task at hand ... uploading files.

'spirit of sharing', Ken

 

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