Moodle 4.1 for Exams (ESAN) in High Availability
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.