May 2018
Beginner
432 pages
13h 12m
English
While the Moodle data directory stores files uploaded by students and some larger files, the Moodle database stores most of the information in your Moodle site. By default, the installer uses the moodle database name and the moodleuser username. Using these default settings gives any hacker a head start on breaking into your site. When creating your database, change these to something less common. At least make the hackers guess the name of your database and the database username.
You should also choose a strong password for the Moodle database user. The following are some recommendations for strong passwords:
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