Scaling Memcached and Redis for Open edX
Learn how to scale your Open edX platform by migrating the Memcached service to its own remote Ubuntu server running on AWS EC2.
May 2021
March 2021
Setting Up AWS S3 for Open edX
There are many benefits to moving your user data from the Ubuntu file system to AWS S3 cloud storage. It’s also pretty easy to do since Django handles the technical details, and the guys at edX have parameterized everything so that you only need to make some adjustments to the
February 2021
Migrate MySQL for Open edX to AWS RDS
AWS’ Relational Database Service (RDS) is a superior alternative to running MySQL locally on your Open edX platform. This simple how-to guide shows you how to migrate the service.
Reset the MySQL root password in Open edX
Learn how to reset the MySQL root password in your Open edX platform.
January 2021
Scaling Open edX
Learn the principals of scaling the Open edX Learning Management System, growing from a single-server evaluation-only installation to a production always-up instance with thousands of concurrent users.
Scaling MongoDB for Open edX
Learn how to scale your Open edX platform by migrating the MongoDB database service to its own remote Ubuntu server running on AWS EC2.
Scaling MySQL for Open edX
Learn how to scale your Open edX platform by migrating the MySQL database service to its own remote Ubuntu server running on AWS EC2.
Open edX Configuration Management Tutorial
Learn how to manage your Open edX configuration from VS Code on your desktop computer, using a Github repository as your archive and deployment platform.
Open edX Configuration Tutorial
Learn pro tips on how to configure the Open edX platform. This tutorial will help you to better understand the organizational strategy behind the many Open edx platform configuration files. You’ll also learn about the platform architecture and how the file system is organized.
Open edX Step-By-Step Production Installation Guide
WARNING: THIS INSTALLATION METHOD IS DEPRECATED and will not work for Open edX versions released after December 20, 2021. The Maple release and all future releases are installed using Tutor, a Docker-based application.