github.com/tiredofit/docker-moodle
About
This will build a Docker Image for Moodle, a learning management system.
- Automatically download latest version of Moodle if not installed
- Install Database
- Includes Moosh
Maintainer
Table of Contents
- About
- Maintainer
- Table of Contents
- Prerequisites and Assumptions
- Installation
- Configuration
- Maintenance
- Support
- License
- Maintenance
- References
Prerequisites and Assumptions
Installation
Build from Source
Clone this repository and build the image with docker build <arguments> (imagename) .
Prebuilt Images
Builds of the image are available on Docker Hub
docker pull docker.io/tiredofit/moodle:(imagetag)
Builds of the image are also available on the Github Container Registry
docker pull ghcr.io/tiredofit/docker-moodle:(imagetag)
The following image tags are available along with their tagged release based on what's written in the Changelog:
PHP version | OS | Tag |
---|---|---|
8.0.x | Alpine | :latest |
Multi Architecture
Images are built primarily for amd64
architecture, and may also include builds for arm/v7
, arm64
and others. These variants are all unsupported. Consider sponsoring my work so that I can work with various hardware. To see if this image supports multiple architecures, type docker manifest (image):(tag)
Configuration
Quick Start
-
The quickest way to get started is using docker-compose. See the examples folder for a working docker-compose.yml that can be modified for development or production use.
-
Set various environment variables to understand the capabilities of this image.
-
Map persistent storage for access to configuration and data files for backup.
Persistent Storage
The following directories are used for configuration and can be mapped for persistent storage.
Directory | Description |
---|---|
/www/moodle |
Root moodle Directory |
/www/data |
Course and other Moodle Data seperate from installation files |
/www/logs |
Nginx and php-fpm logfiles |
Environment Variables
Base Images used
This image relies on an Alpine Linux base image that relies on an init system for added capabilities. Outgoing SMTP capabilities are handlded via msmtp
. Individual container performance monitoring is performed by zabbix-agent. Additional tools include: bash
,curl
,less
,logrotate
,nano
.
Be sure to view the following repositories to understand all the customizable options:
Image | Description |
---|---|
OS Base | Customized Image based on Alpine Linux |
Nginx | Nginx webserver |
PHP-FPM | PHP Interpreter |
Required Always
Parameter | Description | Default | _FILE |
---|---|---|---|
CRON_PERIOD |
Time in minutes to be required to perform inernal maintenance tasks | 15 |
|
DATA_PATH |
Moodle Data and Course related files | /www/data/ |
|
DB_HOST |
MariaDB external container hostname (e.g. moodle-db) | x | |
DB_NAME |
MariaDB database name i.e. (e.g. moodle) | x | |
DB_USER |
MariaDB username for database (e.g. moodle) | x | |
DB_PASS |
MariaDB password for database (e.g. userpassword) | x | |
DB_PORT |
MariaDB Port | 3306 |
x |
First Insall Only
Parameter | Description | Default | _FILE |
---|---|---|---|
MOODLE_VERSION |
Used to choose what Moodle Installation to install or Upgrade to | Look in Dockerfile |
|
ADMIN_EMAIL |
Email address for the Administrator | x | |
ADMIN_USER |
Username for the Administrator | x | |
ADMIN_PASS |
Password for the Administrator | x | |
ENABLE_REVERSE_PROXY |
Tweak nginx to run behind a reverse proxy for URLs TRUE / FALSE |
TRUE |
|
LANGUAGE |
Site Lanaguage | en |
|
SITE_PORT |
What Port does moodle deliver assets to | 80 |
|
SITE_NAME |
The title of the Website | `` | |
SITE_SHORT_NAME |
The short name of site e.g. example |
`` | |
SITE_URL |
The Full site URL of the installation e.g. moodle.example.com |
Networking
The following ports are exposed.
Port | Description |
---|---|
80 |
HTTP |
Maintenance
Shell Access
For debugging and maintenance purposes you may want access the containers shell.
docker exec -it (whatever your container name is) bash
Support
These images were built to serve a specific need in a production environment and gradually have had more functionality added based on requests from the community.
Usage
- The Discussions board is a great place for working with the community on tips and tricks of using this image.
- Consider sponsoring me for personalized support
Bugfixes
- Please, submit a Bug Report if something isn't working as expected. I'll do my best to issue a fix in short order.
Feature Requests
- Feel free to submit a feature request, however there is no guarantee that it will be added, or at what timeline.
- Consider sponsoring me regarding development of features.
Updates
- Best effort to track upstream changes, More priority if I am actively using the image in a production environment.
- Consider sponsoring me for up to date releases.
License
MIT. See LICENSE for more details.
Maintenance
Shell Access
For debugging and maintenance purposes you may want access the containers shell.
docker exec -it (whatever your container name is e.g. moodle) bash