Moodle Reference Architecture

After completing the installation of the Moodle reference architecture on AWS and seeing the "It works" page, you'll need to complete the Moodle setup process. Here are the steps to finish your setup:

1. Access the Moodle installation wizard by navigating to your deployment URL followed by "/install.php" or "/moodle/install.php" depending on your configuration.

2. Follow the Moodle installation wizard, which will guide you through:

• Language selection
• System checks for PHP requirements
• Database configuration (using the Amazon Aurora credentials from your deployment)
• Admin account creation
• Site settings configuration

3. Configure your Moodle environment to work with the AWS architecture:

• Set up Amazon EFS for content storage
• Configure Amazon ElastiCache for session and application caching if included in your deployment
• Ensure your Auto Scaling groups are properly configured for your expected load

4. Implement security best practices:

• Review IAM permissions to ensure they follow least privilege principles
• Verify SSL certificates are properly configured through AWS Certificate Manager
• Check security groups and network access controls

5. Set up monitoring and operational procedures:

• Implement monitoring through CloudWatch
• Configure backup procedures for your Moodle data

The Moodle reference architecture on AWS separates the application and data layers for better elasticity and security, so ensure all components are properly connected and configured to work together.
Sources
Moodle Reference Architecture - Moodle Reference Architecture
Guidance for Deploying Moodle Learning Management System on AWS
https://docs.aws.amazon.com/architecture-diagrams/latest/moodle-for-high-availability-on-aws/meta-inf/related-resources.html
https://docs.aws.amazon.com/architecture-diagrams/latest/moodle-learning-management-system-on-aws/meta-inf/related-resources.html