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CarinWilson's avatar
CarinWilson
Community Member
12 years ago

Best Web Server for your LMS?

Hello.

Does anyone use a 3rd party web server host for your LMS?

Apparently, our IT department was unable to install Moodle onto our own server and I think we may have found a way to utilize Moodle on a 3rd Party Web Server, but I would like to know your experiences.

Thanks, in advance.

  • anoyatis's avatar
    anoyatis
    Community Member

    Hi Chris,

    It depends on the setup.

    My server instances are quite small so I do weekly images of the whole hard drive, which are stored in the cloud. If anything goes wrong, I'd be able to restore that image, with a couple of clicks more-or-less.

    If your database is on localhost, then you'd probably be better off writing a cron-job through the console.

    However rackspace does offer what they call "MySQL cloud databases", which are hosted remotely (i.e. not on your cloudserver) and can be administered through the Rackspace control panel.

    Keep in mind I am using the Rackspace service in the UK cloud, so there may be some differences compared to the US, although probably favoring the latter service, if any.

    You do have to be quite experienced in setting up Linux Servers though, and have some background knowledge on TCP/IP, Port forwarding, and web servers like Apache, lighttpd, or nginx, plus whatever else your LMS requires (e.g. an application server like Tomcat).

    However, once you get everything secure and running, I don't think you can beat the service, even from a value standpoint.

    Hope this helps,
    Alex

  • mayapatil's avatar
    mayapatil
    Community Member

    Hello,

    The selection of web server or hosting provider is totally depending on your needs for LMS. Luckily there are plenty of best options are available in the market. And each one has its own uniqueness in features.

    To be accessible over the internet is the priority of any business. And for that, you need the best and reliable web host who offers web hosting at affordable prices. I know some low-cost LMS hosting providers and those are DomainRacer, LearnDash, Thinkable LMS.

    These are the best 3rd party LMS web service providers with great speed, security, and flexibility. All these three hosting solutions are best in their areas but have some loopholes.

    • DomainRacer - #1 Platform for e-learning with live virtual classes
    • LearnDash – Best LMS Software Provider but Not Applicable for hosting
    • Thinkable Lms – Unlimited LMS Resources but too costly

    Here I would like to strongly recommend DomainRacer as the best platform for unlimited LMS Recourses with cost-effective LMS hosting. It is a perfect place for your education hosting needs.

    DomainRacer offers a wide variety of fastest and easiest running LMS software with few click setups. You can enjoy the risk-free 99.99% uptime with a 24/7/365 guru crew support team.

  • Nilampatil's avatar
    Nilampatil
    Community Member

    The best web server for LMS is those having the ability to deliver functionalities with ease of use. The high configurability, robust learning management, and affordable monthly active user pricing model. 

    Personally, I have experience with below 3rd party hosting providers;

    • DomainRacer:  Top performing LMS Hosting + Instant Training Set up 
    • LearnDash:  Affordable Online course builder with Limited Configuration
    • Thinkable:  Word Class Support but Lack of Full Learning Automation

    Currently, I am using DomainRacer Tutor LMS hosting for my e-learning portal. Really it delivers an enhanced and enjoyable learning experience for learners. It has the guts to Train any audience, anytime, anywhere. 

    DomainRacer LMS is a powerful, award-winning solution that uses the best combination of Rapid deployment and integration. Including task automation for tracking and reporting.

    Thank You...!!