[Moodle] Demo course FYI

Mon May 8 15:18:18 EST 2006

On my RedHat server is a file /etc/php.ini.

The relevant section looks like

;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;
; File Uploads ;
;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;

; Whether to allow HTTP file uploads.
file_uploads = On

; Temporary  directory for HTTP uploaded files (will use system default 
if not
ads ;
;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;

; Whether to allow HTTP file uploads.
file_uploads = On

; Temporary directory for HTTP uploaded files (will use system default 
if not
; specified).
;upload_tmp_dir =

; Maximum allowed size for uploaded files.
upload_max_filesize = 4M

Keith Richardson wrote:
> Stephen, thank you for this. unfortunately, it gave me problems as it
> exceeded the 2MB limit for 'uploading a file' into moodle.
> I tried unzipping it, uploading the sub-2MB portions, then
> reconstituting them again into the same folder within moodle. Did this
> OK but the 'restore' command is only available if it is a zip file. So
> turned it into a zip file within moodle ok, but on restore it reported
> an error - size I wonder???
> 
> Questions:
> 1/ could you possibly shrink it further so that it is below 2MB?
> 2/ do you know how to get around the size problem?
> Doing a Moodle search I came up with
> "http://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=1098" but hope there is an
> easier way.
> 
> Appreciative regards, Keith
> 
> 
> 
> 
> On Thu, 4 May 2006 14:06:21 +1000, "Stephen Digby"
> <digby.stephen.p at edumail.vic.gov.au> said:
>>  
>> Have altered the Moodle Demo for our staff:
>>
>> You may like to download and restore to your server for a look.
>> http://infonet.cheltsec.vic.edu.au/file.php/1/backup-demo-20060504-1238.zip
>>
>> ======================================================================================
>> Stephen Digby, Learning Technology Manager
>> digby.stephen.p at edumail.vic.gov.au
>> Cheltenham Secondary College www.cheltsec.vic.edu.au Ph: 613 955 55 955 
>> Fx: 9555 8617
>> ======================================================================================
>>
>>  
>>
>> Sorry no quote today. Visit QLiner.com.
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: moodle-bounces at edulists.com.au
>> [mailto:moodle-bounces at edulists.com.au] On Behalf Of Phil Brown
>> Sent: Thursday, 4 May 2006 10:35 AM
>> To: 'The Moodle Users' in Schools Mailing List'
>> Subject: RE: [Moodle] Migrating Courses in Moodle
>>
>> Yes, that's probably a lot safer.
>>
>> Phil Brpwn 
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: moodle-bounces at edulists.com.au
>> [mailto:moodle-bounces at edulists.com.au]
>> On Behalf Of Stephen Digby
>> Sent: Thursday, 4 May 2006 8:36 AM
>> To: 'The Moodle Users' in Schools Mailing List'
>> Subject: RE: [Moodle] Migrating Courses in Moodle
>>
>> I get all backups sent to the same folder.
>> All we need is a restore ALL command from within moodle and migration
>> would be a breeze.
>> See:  http://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=45029
>> Hoping there will be a response....
>>
>> ============================================================================
>> ==========
>> Stephen Digby, Learning Technology Manager
>> digby.stephen.p at edumail.vic.gov.au
>> Cheltenham Secondary College www.cheltsec.vic.edu.au Ph: 613 955 55 955 
>> Fx:
>> 9555 8617
>> ============================================================================
>> ==========
>>
>> Subject: RE: [Moodle] Migrating Courses in Moodle
>>
>> Information about your courses are kept in two locations. The first is
>> the data storage folder which is kept outside the web
>> directory. Copy the contents of this folder into your new server. The
>> second is a bit more tricky. Backup your MySql database and
>> transfer this to your new installation. Provided it is the same as the
>> new one you installed with your new version it should simply
>> replace it.
>>
>> Try experimenting with a dummy installation first to make sure it all
>> works.
>>
>> Phil Brown
>> ICT Manager
>> Wellington Secondary College
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: moodle-bounces at edulists.com.au
>> [mailto:moodle-bounces at edulists.com.au]
>> On Behalf Of Keith Richardson
>> Sent: Wednesday, 3 May 2006 1:36 PM
>> To: The Moodle Users' in Schools Mailing List
>> Subject: [Moodle] Migrating Courses in Moodle
>>
>> Hello everyone.
>> We need to migrate moodle courses we have created from our old server
>> across to our new server.
>> The new Moodle is installed and works well.
>> The courses on the old one worked slowly but well.
>> Both Moodle 1.5.
>> How do I do it?
>> Ciao, Keith
>> Keith Richardson
>> Leibler Yavneh College
>> Elsternwick Ph (03)9528 4911
>> keithcr at fastmail.fm
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> Keith Richardson
> Leibler Yavneh College
> Elsternwick Ph (03)9528 4911
> keithcr at fastmail.fm
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