{"id":3256,"date":"2014-08-11T16:06:24","date_gmt":"2014-08-11T21:06:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stagingps.paradisosolutions.com\/blog\/?p=3256"},"modified":"2026-04-08T01:55:25","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T06:55:25","slug":"moodle-multi-tenancy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stagingps.paradisosolutions.com\/blog\/moodle-multi-tenancy\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Moodle Multi Tenancy?"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>\n#content_wrapper .inner .inner_wrapper .sidebar_content {width:96% !important;max-width:none !important;}\n<\/style>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">The multi tenancy feature allows a single <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.paradisosolutions.com\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>learning management system<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/span> to be used by different clients, vendors and partners. In the context of Modular Object-Oriented Dynamic Learning Environment, multi tenancy allows multiple Moodle sites to run on only one copy. Separate instances can be managed within a centrally managed setup.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Some time ago, whenever any LMS solution is needed for different target audiences, a separate LMS platform for each had to be created. However, with the emergence of multi tenancy feature, running multiple Moodle sites can be made much more efficient and even cost effective.<\/span> <span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Who will benefit from this feature?<\/strong><\/span> <span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Basically, organizations and corporations with more than one Moodle site can benefit. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">These include global organizations with several regional entities that require distinct learning environments; school systems that manage individual schools that need separate but centrally managed Moodle systems; and training organizations with different customers who require their own learning space.<\/span> <span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"wpcf7 no-js\" id=\"wpcf7-f7169-o1\" lang=\"en-US\" dir=\"ltr\" data-wpcf7-id=\"7169\">\n<div class=\"screen-reader-response\"><p 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style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>What are the characteristics of having the Moodle Multi Tenancy?<\/strong><\/span><\/span> <span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>1) A centrally managed administration<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">For security items as well as performance settings, system parameters and network values, only the super administrator can set them up and be able to view information from all of the instances.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>2) A locally managed administration<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">On the other hand, for locally managed administration items such as local users, courses and grading, the tenant administrator is put on charge. Permissions can be managed using roles and capabilities. Also, it is possible to set values centrally, but allow changes or modifications at the local level.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>3) Cost effective<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Because the system only has to be run in one server, the costs for hosting and managing will decrease. Also, with the <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Moodle Multi Tenancy<\/strong><\/span> feature, costs for licensing of the underlying software such as operating systems and database management systems may be reduced.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-3259\" src=\"https:\/\/stagingps.paradisosolutions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/multi-tenancy.png\" alt=\"multi-tenancy\" width=\"300\" height=\"245\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>4) Separation of users<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">All of the clients will be able to access the same system. However, they can interact with the system without having to worry that other users can access their information. This is because the users will only be able to view the specific contents geared towards them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>5) Unique branding<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">The separation of users means that each instance can have its own unique landing page and even a fully customizable branding. Also, each instance or tenant can have its own language and theme. In fact, the tenant administrator has the power to make any changes within that instance.<\/span> <span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Aside from having specific environments for each tenant, they can also have subtenants with their own subdomains.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>6) Single sign-on<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">With the SSO feature, users only have to enter their username and password once in order to enter all the instances that the user is permitted to have access to.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>7) Data aggregation<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">With a collection of date with the same database schema, data aggregation can be made more convenient. This makes running queries across users, collecting data as well as looking for trends easier.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">\u00a0Moodle Multi Tenancy Video<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1hZHmxthB9Y\" width=\"420\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Finally, we expect you implement all these characteristics of the moodle multi tenancy<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"> integration\u00a0would fit perfectly with your e-learning needs.<\/span><strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"> Please, call us at +1 800 513 5902 to talk with an Moodle LMS expert today, you can also email us at <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"mailto:sa***@***************ns.com\" data-original-string=\"AD77x5hWYKyMcPG7R8bbeQ==c44KIt3VU0zx8dP\/O58kK5Y76jBfGjvjgAhuG4c\/OAHrAI=\" title=\"This contact has been encoded by Anti-Spam by CleanTalk. 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