Admin manual
The admin manual explains how you configure, extend and operate an OpenOlat installation. Step-by-step guides are in the how-to.
Installation chapter
The chapter "Installation and operation" is available in English only.
Introduction for administrators
In three phases you get to a running installation: first understand, then install, then adapt. Knowledge and Deepen are in this manual, Apply is in the installation guide. frentix accompanies you in every phase if you wish.
Before you start
Five stations show what you understand and decide before you start, and what is easily confused.
Install OpenOlat
You operate OpenOlat yourself? The installation guide leads from the system user on the server via Tomcat and the database to the first login.
Rather a ready instance? frentix operates OpenOlat for you and offers training, workshops and coaching for the setup. Contact frentix for this.
Adapt to your own needs
Once the installation is running: read reports, set up lifecycles, adapt the wording of the interface, connect other systems.
New in 21.1
These functions have to be activated or configured in the system administration after the update.
Check the rules of the landing page
Administration > Core functions > Landing page
Configure the audit log and the rate limits of the REST API, the limit applies per cluster node
Administration > Core functions > REST API
Administration > Login > Security
Check the user properties; Skype, XING, LinkedIn and ICQ are switched off by default
Administration > Customizing > User Properties
The full checklist after the update is in the release notes: Checklist after updating to 21.1
Reference
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System and Core functions
Here you define how the whole instance behaves and how it presents itself: the basics, the Core functions and the Customizing of your OpenOlat.
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Login and access
Here you decide who reaches your instance and how people authenticate. The settings cover the login methods, the password rules, self-registration and access for guests.
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Modules
A module switches a feature on for the whole instance and sets its defaults. Without the matching module, the feature does not appear in courses, groups or the personal menu.
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e-Assessment
Tests, the question bank, certificates and credit points are configured centrally. These settings apply to every course that assesses learners.
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External tools and integrations
OpenOlat connects to video conferencing systems, document editors, AI providers and LTI tools. Each integration is configured once here and is then available in courses.
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Life cycles and payment
Life cycles clean up courses, groups and accounts that are no longer in use. The payment modules define how bookings are paid for.
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User management
User managers and administrators create accounts, assign roles and maintain user data. This chapter also covers data protection and the deletion of accounts.
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Installation and operation
This chapter is for the people who run the server. It covers the installation, the update and the supporting tools OpenOlat needs for images, videos and PDF generation.