Chapter 2. The Moodle System

Now that your Moodle system is up and running, we will be looking at the components that make up the learning platform. Think of these as the foundation on which Moodle is built. The subjects we will cover are:

• Moodle architecture: In this section, you will learn what the main components of Moodle core are and where its data is stored.
• Finding your way around in Moodle: Moodle has an intuitive user interface that takes a little time to get used to. You will learn the main navigation and also where to find help if it is required.
• File management: Dealing with files in web-based applications is not always straightforward. You will learn the different options available to deal with this, which will cover:
  • Moodle's file management
  • Web host file management
  • File management via the File system repository