Open edX is a large complex system. We've tried to simplify the installation by providing a small number of options, prepackaged to varying degrees.
Which technique you choose depends on what you'll be doing with your installation:
- If you will be modifying code, use Devstack for running and testing your code.
- If you will be running a production installation, use Native, Manual, or Bitnami.
- If you want a production-like installation for testing, use Fullstack or Native.
Except for Bitnami, all of them require some foundational skills:
- Comfort with your chosen operating system
- Using the command line to perform tasks
- Some ability to diagnose and solve problems with system software
The installation options are:
- Devstack: a Vagrant installation that is useful if you want to modify the Open edX code. Details are on the Running Devstack page.
- Fullstack: a Vagrant installation that mimics a production environment. Details are on the Running Fullstack page.
- Native: Automated installation on an Ubuntu machine of your own. Details are on the Native Open edX Ubuntu 12.04 64 bit Installation page.
- Manual: you are on your own, using our scripts as a guide. Read the Native instructions to find the scripts to study.
- Bitnami: installable pre-packaged images for popular cloud platforms. Details are at the Bitnami Open edX page.
Other information: