Moodle Docker Compose

This repository provides a Docker Compose setup for Moodle, allowing you to quickly spin up a local Moodle development environment with all necessary dependencies. It includes PHP, MySQL, phpMyAdmin, and a cron service for background tasks.

This setup is designed for development and testing, but can be adapted for production with proper security measures.

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Getting Started

1. Clone the repository:

git clone <repo-url>
cd <repo-folder>

2. Download Moodle:

Download the latest Moodle version from Moodle downloads and extract it into a moodle folder:

moodle/ */ ← place extracted Moodle files here
moodledata/ */ ← Moodle data folder (will be created automatically if missing)

3. Start the containers:

docker-compose up -d

4. Access your services:

• Moodle site: http://127.0.0.1
• phpMyAdmin: http://127.0.0.1:8080
  • Host: mysql
  • User/Password: docker

5. Adjust Permissions:

For this, see perms.sh

Dockerfile Overview

• Base image: php:8.4-apache
• Installed extensions: gd, pdo, pdo_mysql, zip, mysqli, intl, soap, exif
• Apache modules: rewrite, deflate, filter, expires
• Custom PHP config: php/custom-php.ini
• Locale: C.UTF-8

Notes for Production

• Do not expose phpMyAdmin (8080) to the public.
• Bind MySQL to 127.0.0.1 (Windows) or 172.17.0.1 (Linux/macOS) in production to prevent public access.
• Always secure your MySQL credentials before deploying.