I'm trying to install Moodle and have it running on the same Virtual Private server (VPS) as my WordPress install.
Is it possible there are conflicts?
is there a way to do this... OR should I just have WordPress installed on the VPS and use a WordPress Plugin for Moodle?
thanks in advance,
Jason Miller
WordPress and Moodle coexist fine on a VPS from my experience. That said, I'm not trying to integrate them at all, just have them running on the same server. As long as you use a separate database and directory, they shouldn't conflict.
I agree with Bret.
Both Moodle and WordPress can be installed and run on the same server, which is hosted on a VPS. There are many group discussions across the communities about Moodle and WordPress installation, but as far as from my concern they shouldn't conflict.
just create a seperate DB in MariaDB and you'll be fine database-wise. For PHP, if you need to run different versions on the same server, here's a great tutorial for nginx: https://www.sitepoint.com/run-multiple-versions-php-one-server/ -- otherwise apache https://oanhnn.github.io/2015-09-22/running-multiple-php-versions-on-single-apache-instance.html -- skip the build instructions and use a package though
Hello Matt, I am a newbie when it comes to Linux. I am also attempting to install Moodle along with WP. Is it possible to create two dbs in the same MySql server? If yes, how would I install Moodle along with WP? Thank you in advance.
Hey i would like to know is it important that moodle should be running on a server to be integrated with wordpress ? or is there any other way.
It rather depends how you plan to "integrate" it
Like what other aspects of integrating it. I am trying to host it on a server somewhere and then using plugin Edwiser Bridge to connect them both. Do you have any other way of doing it. Please help i am a newbie with it.
...probably a question for the Edwiser Bridge people. I've never used it.
Hi Vishwas,
I do not think, installing Moodle and Wordpress on the same VPS will be a problem.
Also, Integrating Moodle with Wordpress in this situation will surely not be a problem. If by 'Integration' you mean synchronizing Moodle Courses and users with Wordpress, Edwiser Bridge lets you do that with great ease and is a stable and robust solution too. With Two-way sync introduced recently, the changes made are reflected on both sides.
VPS is designed to sustain high load(depends on configuration) and so if your other WordPress isn't using too much of server's resources then "Why not to install another site on the same server?"
You can install moodle and keep both easily.
You can just create a new folder into "var/www/mynewsite" and add your new domain to httpd.conf
now you are free to use "mynewsite" folder with your new domain. now you can install moodle here without any issue. It won't affect anything.
But for safety, as you are going to use same database user(you can also create a new one), better to keep a copy of your Wordpress database, in case of anything wrong occurs(you can take help from this article about How to backup WordPress database)
Thanks
Part about VPS being design to sustain highroad is of course true, but there is no VPS that will sustain loads of this size. I mean both WP and Moodle are so poorly written that they will consume as much resources as possible.
To achieve what you want (hosting WP alongside Moodle) its best to purchase dedicated server.
Hello Ray,
And you used SSL in your Moodle site?
Both sites has there own domain or just Wordpress?
Thanks.
Santiago
Both use SSL, absolutely!
I can't imagine that your web hosting provider doesn't supply a FREE SSL certificate in today's market. I would check with them, if that's the issue you are concerned about.
Ray
