Even if you did not install Moodle, I encourage you to read the configuration sections in this chapter. If you want, work with your system administrator to select the settings you want. Your administrator can create a site administrator account that you can use for this.
Moodle's online installation instructions provide a good step-by-step reference for installing Moodle. However, they do not cover the implications of the choices you make while configuring Moodle. This chapter covers the effects of the:
Technical and configuration choices you make while installing Moodle
Configuration choices that you are prompted to make immediately after installing Moodle
Configuration choices that you can make anytime