Section: Unit 5: Hosting, deployment, and security of educational web applications | MET9143: Programming for Educational Technology | University of Rwanda

Section outline

Introduction

Welcome to Unit 5. This unit focuses on deploying, securing, and maintaining web-based eLearning applications in real-world environments. You will learn how to deploy applications to local and live servers, configure hosting through cPanel, perform security audits to identify and address common vulnerabilities, and evaluate the costs of hosting an eLearning application. These skills will prepare you to deliver secure, reliable, and cost-effective web solutions for educational institutions.

Unit 5 intended learning outcomes

Deploy a web-based eLearning application to a local development server (XAMPP/Laragon) and a live production server using cPanel.

Configure a cPanel hosting environment, including domain/subdomain setup, MySQL database creation, file management via File Manager and FTP, and SSL certificate installation.

Conduct a web application security audit, identifying and resolving vulnerabilities including SQL injection, XSS, CSRF, insecure file uploads, and missing HTTPS.

Estimate the total cost of hosting and running a web-based eLearning application over a twelve-month period, comparing at least three hosting providers.
- Select activity Hosting, Developing and security for Educational web Application
  
  Hosting, Developing and security for Educational web Application SCORM package
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  Forum discussions
  
  Before answering the questions, review the Unit 5 materials.
  
  When participating in this forum:
  
  Share your ideas using your own words.
  
  Connect your answers to real eLearning applications or websites.
  
  Read at least one colleague’s response and add your own opinion, suggestion, or question.
  
  Be respectful and constructive when discussing different ideas.
  
  At least reply to two of your classmates' posts
  
  1. You have created an eLearning application on your computer, but students cannot access it until it is deployed online. Why is hosting and deployment an important step in transforming a local eLearning application into a real educational tool? What challenges might a developer face during deployment?
  
  2. After completing this unit, what is the most important lesson you learned about hosting, deployment, or security of eLearning applications? Explain how you can apply this knowledge in future educational technology projects.
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  END COURSE PROJECT Assignment
  
  Opened: Wednesday, 17 June 2026, 12:00 AM
  
  Due: Friday, 24 July 2026, 12:00 AM
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