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The open source, Docker-based Open edX distribution designed for peace of mind
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Run the latest version of Open edX on your server, on your own terms. Tutor is the Open edX distribution designed for simplicity and ease of maintenance: we took the original, unmodified Open edX code and packaged it in a way that makes it extremely easy to install, customise and upgrade. With Tutor, all Open edX components are created in Docker containers: that means that Open edX becomes cleanly separated from the rest of the server. With Tutor, Open edX uses minimal server resource, is simple to understand and has low maintenance costs.
Tutor is open source: you can study the code and run it on your own servers, for instance for local development: https://github.com/overhangio/tutorÂ
After launching this image, you will have access to a web user interface on port 3737. Sign in with user "tutor" and password equal to the instance ID ("i-xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx"). The password can be changed by running:
webui configureThen, you can configure and launch your Open edX platform with:
local launchIn the future, if you would like to run your own server and move your platform, you will just have to move the "/home/tutor/.local/share/tutor" folder to your new server.
For more advanced features, please checkout the Tutor documentation: https://docs.tutor.edly.ioÂ
Highlights
- Open source: you are free to read, modify and distribute the Tutor code
- Simplicity: the CLI, accessible from a shell or a web user interface, is concise and clearly documented
- Future-proof: don't be afraid to upgrade your Open edX platform whenever a new release comes out
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Ubuntu 24.04 LTS
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Delivery details
64-bit (x86) Amazon Machine Image (AMI)
Amazon Machine Image (AMI)
An AMI is a virtual image that provides the information required to launch an instance. Amazon EC2 (Elastic Compute Cloud) instances are virtual servers on which you can run your applications and workloads, offering varying combinations of CPU, memory, storage, and networking resources. You can launch as many instances from as many different AMIs as you need.
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Usage instructions
Access the web user interface at http://yourinstanceaddress:3737Â . Sign in with user "tutor" and password equal to the instance ID ("i-xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx"). The password can be changed by running:
webui configureAll the "tutor" commands described in the official documentation (http://docs.tutor.edly.io/Â ) can be run inside this web user interface. For example, configure and launch an Open edX instance from scratch with:
local launchYou will need to setup DNS entries that point to your EC2 instance: for instance, if you own the "myopenedx.com" domain name, both "myopenedx.com" and "*.myopenedx.com" should point to the newly-created instance. You can then set "myopenedx.com" and "studio.myopenedx.com" as the LMS and CMS domain names. In particular, this is required for HTTPS certificate generation.
When the "local launch" command completes, after about 10 minutes, a full Open edX platform will be available at the url you configured. You will probably want to create a user with the right privileges to administer your Open edX platform. To do so, run:
local do createuser --staff --superuser yourusername <your@email.com>Making changes to the configuration is very easy: just run "local launch" again. Subsequent runs will be much faster.
To connect to your EC2 instance, you should SSH with user "ubuntu". Then, switch to the "tutor" user:
ssh ubuntu@yourinstanceaddress sudo su tutorYou are then able to run all "tutor" commands, as explained in the official Tutor documentation.
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Support
Vendor support
Community support is available on the official Open edX community forums: https://discuss.openedx.org .
Do you need professional assistance setting up or managing your Open edX platform? Edly provides online support as part of its Open edX installation service:
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Containerization
Docker-based distribution with all Open edX components packaged in containers
Platform Architecture
Modular system with clean separation between Open edX and server infrastructure
Deployment Method
Command-line interface (CLI) and web user interface for platform configuration and launch
Open Source Framework
Unmodified Open edX code packaged for simplified installation and customization
Resource Management
Optimized server resource utilization with minimal infrastructure overhead
Content Creation Capabilities
Advanced HTML5 and responsive eLearning content authoring with interactive design tools and in-platform launch capabilities
Social Learning Platform
Purpose-built external education social tool supporting collaboration and networking across desktop and mobile environments
Learning Analytics
Comprehensive data dashboards for tracking learner outcomes and evaluating educational initiative performance
Learning Management System
Scalable platform supporting multiple content types, gamification features, and certification management with robust integration capabilities
E-commerce Integration
In-platform monetization capabilities for courses, certifications, and high-value educational activities
Content Delivery Platform
AI-powered learning platform with content from 350+ leading companies and universities
Skill Assessment Mechanism
Integrated hands-on practice and real-time skill measurement assessments in each course
Learning Path Customization
Stackable learning paths with personalized content recommendations across job functions and skill levels
Credential Generation
Globally-recognized credentials from industry and university partners including technology and academic institutions
Academy-based Learning
Specialized job-aligned Academies focusing on emerging domains like Generative AI and leadership skills
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Customer reviews
harley
still not working
Reviewed on Nov 04, 2024
Review from a verified AWS customer
OpenEdx retains is reputation as a literal nightmare to run. Have tried at least 5 installs, CMS does not work, cannot get a working SSL connection
Honest Reviewer
It didn't work
Reviewed on Jul 04, 2024
Review from a verified AWS customer
I was really looking forward to this one. I spent the entire day trying to install this. Then I found another video teaching how to setup openedx from scratch.
The instructions in the video of are incomplete and simply do not work on many systems. Sorry I wouldn't give such review if my time wasn't wasted.
Hung Vu
Not working at all
Reviewed on Mar 24, 2024
Review from a verified AWS customer
I subscribed to a 30-day trial a couple of days ago, but it didn't work at all. The instructions were horrible. Then, Tutor charged me $508 today for a service that hasn't worked for a second, even though it's still within the 30-day trial period. The worst part is that there's no way to get support from Tutor.
I plan to dispute the charge with my bank and escalate the issue to AWS to request a full refund.
H Oberoi
Works out of the box - Unfair criticism
Reviewed on Sep 18, 2022
Review from a verified AWS customer
Please ignore the unfair ratings and criticism.
This works out of the box very well.
Follow the instructions in this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xtXP52qGphA&Â ;ab_channel=OverhangIO
It's for an older version of openedx but the instructions are still valid.
Pat Gunn
The install was slow but painless
Reviewed on Feb 09, 2022
Review from a verified AWS customer
We're getting started with this (v13.1.0), and while the AMI took a long time for us to get it into a usable state (also glad I understand DNS well), it worked fine in automating away all the hassle of doing the install ourselves. I appreciate the effort that went into this.