Optimizing Moodle feature performance
The title of this section is slightly misleading because optimizing Moodle features effectively means limiting its functionality. Suggestions in this section have a positive impact on performance but a potentially negative impact on user functionality. While some features might be dispensable (for instance, statistics), others should be non-negotiable, such as backups.
We have grouped Moodle features in the performance optimization context into Moodle functions and Moodle activities.
Optimizing Moodle functions
In this subsection, we have collected some Moodle tools that impact the performance of your LMS. Most of the following functions have been dealt with elsewhere in this book, and we provide links to the respective chapters:
- Course backups: As you will learn in the next chapter, course backups hurt performance during execution, especially on larger systems. If possible, schedule the backup procedure when the load on the overall...
