Hi,
Is there any way to automatically update moodle?
Also - is there a way to get the "There is a newer Moodle version available!" by email to the site admin?
Now I need to go to the Site administration > Notifications to check if there is a new version - and then to manually upgrade my moodle.
If there is a way to automatically upgrade moodle without the manual part - it will be superb.
Regards,
Ram
"automatically update moodle" ... yep, but would require command line scripts. No Admin GUI plugin/addon of which am aware.
But ... not sure it's wise ... especially when there are requirements for higher version of PHP and/or MySQL/Mariadb.
/admin/settings.php?section=updatenotifications
/admin/roles/admins.php
if user is made admin, they should get notifications via email.
'SoS', Ken
Hmmm ... devils advocate hat ... automated 'system with sensitive information that is business critical' ... over the last 5 years or so major breaches have occurred ... as well as major events ... ref HP Oil Spill in Gulf (further back than 5 years?).
When it's finally known what was cause, interesting findings. Yep there is always risk ...
'SoS', Ken
BUT, and this is a biggy and I say this from having used a lot of systems with sensitive info, I would bet my next paycheck those,"system with sensitive information that is business critical" do not have to support 1,689 different plugins created by 949 different developers! NOTE: safe bet as I am retired and do not get a paycheck anymore. 😉
Please research (on your own) revenue stream for open sourced Moodle.
Providers have cPanal/WHM but it looks like WHMCS is a plugin/addon for WHM ... maybe you should talk to your provider. OR start your own hosting for Moodle ... a non-blessed quasi-MoodlePartner (part of that 'revenue stream' mentioned above).
WHCMS - does claim:
"All the tools you need to start a web hosting business today"
And all you have to do then is inspect current Moodle code for 'environment' checks ... and Git for Moodle Admins:
https://docs.moodle.org/38/en/Git_for_Administrators
Maybe your provider needs to replace Softactulous (if they offer that addon to cPanel) with WHCMS. As I undestand them, cPanel/WHM is perl based and there are plugins that each could have installed - for a fee.
And here's a biggy ... the 'customer' that has delayed updating or upgrading their Moodle for years ... still running 1.9.x ... and wanting now to upgrade all the way to 3.8.x (latest and greatest). So just how far back to 'legacy' would WHCMS support?
Not discouraging you here ... go forth ... figure WHCMS out ... and you could make a lot of $'s! You could become part of that 'revenue stream' mentioned.
'SoS', Ken
I too am from the 'Education Market' ... in that 'market' there have been many K12 entities that left Moodle and have never looked back when Google Classroom was released.
Just prior to that, these forums dropped a K12 forum ... reason ... lack of use - from what I re-call.
And Howard has asked a very good question ... please do answer that one!
Again ... not discouraging you ... go forth ... and please do some research on your own about 'revenue stream'.
'SoS', Ken
It appears that WHMCS and "automatic" update is programmable ... by the opt .... ie, you.
Where you host, Ram, do they have WHMCS available to you?
Hmmmm ...
From:
https://docs.whmcs.com/Automatic_Updater#Checking_for_Updates
Performing an Update
1. Begin by making sure your server meets the system requirements,
2. Before beginning any update, it is strongly recommended to make a full backup of your current installation and review the Release Notes for any important notices and information.
3. To perform an update, navigate to Utilities > Update WHMCS and click the Update Now button
Please note this option will only show if an update is available based on your current Update Channel Preferences.
4. You will then be guided through the update process. The update process can take anywhere from 30 seconds to a few minutes to complete.
5. Once completed a message is displayed on-screen. If you have custom template files you will also need to review and make any necessary changes to your custom templates using the information provided in the Template Changes section of the Release Notes.
More hmmmm ... compare:
https://docs.moodle.org/38/en/Upgrading
Comment: Wonder if Softaculous is WHMCS?
https://www.softaculous.com/apps/educational/Moodle
https://www.softaculous.com/board/index.php?tid=4141
Mox nix to me .... bash shell up script that does site backup just prior to updating a moodle via git and using already provided php scripts in code/admin/cli/
We all pick our paths ...
'SoS', Ken
It's what the OP (Ram) linked to.
According to:
https://developers.whmcs.com/about/
About WHMCS
WHMCS is a web host billing & automation platform.
Launched in 2005, today WHMCS is the market leading platform of choice for Web Hosting Providers and Domain Registrars to automate and manage their businesses.
... WHMCS provides a single centralized platform for web hosting businesses to manage their operations, making every day tasks quicker, easier, and more efficient.
With over 10 years experience and development, a large and active developer community, and our commitment to responding to user requests and leading the way with the latest web hosting technologies and developments, WHMCS is a rich and powerful platform that sets the standard in web host billing automation.
Located in Houston, Tx. if that makes a diff.
Didn't see any true definition of what WHMCS means ... web hosting management CS (computer systems)?
'SoS', Ken
@Visvanath
I have a personal/home grown non official local 'snapshot' (as it used to be referenced in notification screens of Moodle) and a local 'up' ... a non-official plugin that never needs updating which does 'update' a moodle within a series of Moodle - like 3.x.pointrelease. Not a 'button' ... but works none the less.
No won't provide info as admin OP would have to have farily good understanding of hosting environment/OS ... which folks looking for the 'easy button' wouldn't have and probably desire not to learn.
Oh, well! :|
'SoS', Ken
"...some of Moodle users are not updating their system because this is a cumbersome process..."
In 100% agreement there! It's the reason things like Softac made their appearance and continue.
But, like others have said, has to be 'clever' and Softac hasn't proven to be in navigating what for some users (not all) became a 'perfect storm' (php/mysql upgrade requirements at appropriate times along a 'march' moodle code).
It's always good to seek a 'better mouse trap' ... especially considering global situation with Covid19. So no reason really to apologize. Gotta be a little 'custy' when in forums.
'SoS', Ken
'Any way - Please accept my sincere apologies.
None required
I'm sorry if my question was stupid
No, it was a good and very reasonable question, and an "Upgrade me now button" would be nice.
However in my experience of many years, upgrading Moodle is straightforward and most issue come from ensuring that plugins work correctly with the upgraded version. I wrote a blog post about this a while ago which you can read here
https://www.tituslearning.com/upgrading-moodle-is-easy-with-titus-learning/
