July 2023 Client: ESAN - Exams (with LIDERA DIGITAL)

Moodle 4.1 for Exams (ESAN) in High Availability

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The Challenge

Set up a robust platform for evaluations, with high availability requirements, concurrency peaks, and continuity in case of failures.

The Solution

We implemented Moodle 4.1 with an architecture approach for HA:

  • Deployment design oriented to scalability (separation of critical components).
  • Hardening and best practices (backups, SSL, basic monitoring, initial optimization).
  • Performance tuning for exams: caching, initial tuning, and session policies.
  • Basic load tests and stability validation in concurrency scenarios.

Results

  • Platform ready for exam scenarios with better peak tolerance.
  • More resilient operation prepared to grow.
  • Reduction of incidents associated with availability in critical periods.