{"id":1594,"date":"2025-02-01T08:55:13","date_gmt":"2025-02-01T08:55:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cmsgalaxy.com\/blog\/?p=1594"},"modified":"2025-02-01T08:55:15","modified_gmt":"2025-02-01T08:55:15","slug":"how-to-install-open-edx-on-a-server-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cmsgalaxy.com\/blog\/how-to-install-open-edx-on-a-server-2\/","title":{"rendered":"How to install Open edX on a server?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Open edX is a powerful online learning management system (LMS). The recommended way to install Open edX is using Tutor<\/strong>, which simplifies the installation process using Docker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\ud83d\udee0 Prerequisites<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Before installing Open edX, ensure you have the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2705 Ubuntu 20.04 or later<\/strong> (Recommended for production)
\u2705 Minimum System Requirements:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • 8 GB RAM<\/strong> (16 GB recommended for production)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 4 CPU cores<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 50+ GB Disk Space<\/strong>
    \u2705 Root (sudo) Access<\/strong>
    \u2705 Docker & Docker Compose Installed<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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    \ud83d\udd39 Step 1: Update Server & Install Dependencies<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
    sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y\nsudo apt install -y curl git python3 python3-pip<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
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    \ud83d\udd39 Step 2: Install Docker & Docker Compose<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
    sudo apt install -y docker.io\nsudo systemctl enable --now docker<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
    Verify Docker installation:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
    docker --version<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
    Install Docker Compose:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
    sudo apt install -y docker-compose\ndocker-compose --version<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
    \n\n\n\n
    \ud83d\udd39 Step 3: Install Tutor (Open edX Installer)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
    Tutor is the official Open edX installation tool that simplifies deployment using Docker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
    pip install --user tutor<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
    Add Tutor to your PATH:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
    export PATH=\"$HOME\/.local\/bin:$PATH\"<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
    Verify installation:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
    tutor --version<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
    \n\n\n\n
    \ud83d\udd39 Step 4: Install Open edX using Tutor<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
    Run:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
    tutor local launch<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
    Tutor will ask configuration questions like domain name, SMTP settings, etc.
    Accept the defaults or enter your own values.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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    \ud83d\udd39 Step 5: Access Open edX<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
    After installation, Open edX services will be running in Docker containers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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    • LMS:<\/strong> http:\/\/your-server-ip<\/code><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Studio:<\/strong> http:\/\/your-server-ip:8001<\/code><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Admin Panel:<\/strong> http:\/\/your-server-ip\/admin<\/code><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
      Default login credentials:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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      • Username:<\/strong> admin<\/code><\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Password:<\/strong> Created during setup<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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        \ud83d\udd39 Step 6: Configure Open edX (Optional)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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        1. Set Up Custom Domain<\/strong>
          If using a domain, configure your DNS records and update Tutor settings: tutor config save --set LMS_HOST=mydomain.com tutor local start<\/code><\/li>\n\n\n\n
        2. Enable HTTPS with Let’s Encrypt<\/strong> tutor local enable https tutor local restart<\/code><\/li>\n\n\n\n
        3. Create Your First Course<\/strong>\n
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          • Visit Studio<\/strong> (http:\/\/your-server-ip:8001<\/code>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Log in and create a new course<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
            \n\n\n\n
            \ud83d\udd39 Step 7: Backup & Maintenance<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
            To restart Open edX:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
            tutor local restart<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
            To stop Open edX:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
            tutor local stop<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
            To backup data:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
            tutor local backup<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
            \n\n\n\n
            \u2705 Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
            You have successfully installed Open edX using Tutor<\/strong>! \ud83c\udf89
            Now, you can start building online courses and customizing the platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
            <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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