Guide to Deploy ArangoDB on Akash Network

##Overview of ArangoDB

ArangoDB is a powerful, multi-model database that supports key-value, document, and graph data models. It is open-source and designed for scalability, high performance, and flexibility. Its capabilities include:

• Multi-Model Database: Combines key-value, document, and graph database functionalities in a single engine.
• AQL (ArangoDB Query Language): A highly expressive SQL-like query language.
• High Availability: Supports replication and sharding for distributed setups.
• Built-in Graph Processing: Ideal for applications requiring relationship analysis.

Deploying ArangoDB on Akash Network, a decentralized cloud platform, leverages its cost efficiency and distributed infrastructure to host a resilient and scalable database setup.

Sample SDL for ArangoDB Deployment on Akash

Here is an example SDL (Stack Definition Language) file to deploy ArangoDB on the Akash Network:

---
version: "2.0"

services:
  arangodb:
    image: arangodb:latest
    env:
      - ARANGO_ROOT_PASSWORD=changeme # Set the root password
    expose:
      - port: 8529
        as: 80
        to:
          - global

profiles:
  compute:
    arangodb:
      resources:
        cpu:
          units: 0.5
        memory:
          size: 1Gi
        storage:
          size: 5Gi
  placement:
    westcoast:
      attributes:
        region: us-west
      signedBy:
        anyOf:
          - akash1qqlx6... # Replace with the provider's address
      pricing:
        arangodb:
          denom: uakt
          amount: 100

deployment:
  arangodb:
    westcoast:
      profile: arangodb
      count: 1

Steps to Deploy ArangoDB on Akash

1. Install Akash CLI Ensure you have the Akash CLI installed and configured on your machine. Follow the official Akash CLI installation guide if you haven’t already.

2. Create the SDL File Copy the above SDL into a file named deploy.yml. Customize the environment variables, such as ARANGO_ROOT_PASSWORD, and ensure the placement section reflects the regions and providers you wish to deploy to.

3. Validate the SDL Run the following command to ensure your SDL file is valid:

   akash validate deploy.yml

4. Send the Deployment to Akash Deploy your application by creating a deployment:

   akash tx deployment create deploy.yml --from <account-name> --chain-id <chain-id> --node <node-url>

   Replace <account-name>, <chain-id>, and <node-url> with your Akash account details.

5. Bid Acceptance Monitor bids for your deployment and accept a provider’s bid:

   akash query market bid list --owner <your-address>
   akash tx market lease create --owner <your-address> --dseq <dseq-id> --from <account-name>

6. Access Your Deployment After accepting the bid and starting the deployment, retrieve the deployment’s endpoint:

   akash query deployment get <deployment-id>

   Access ArangoDB via the public endpoint on port 80 (or the port you specified in the SDL).

7. Secure Your Database

   • Use a strong password for ARANGO_ROOT_PASSWORD.
   • Restrict access by deploying a reverse proxy or firewall configuration to limit exposure of the database.

Scaling and Customization

To scale your deployment:

• Increase the count value in the deployment section for multiple instances.
• Adjust cpu, memory, and storage resources under the compute profile to meet your application’s requirements.

Troubleshooting

1. Logs: Retrieve logs from your deployment:

   akash tx deployment logs <deployment-id>

2. Issues with Bids: Ensure sufficient funds are deposited into your Akash wallet.

3. Connectivity Issues: Check if your deployment is correctly exposing ports and if the provider is reachable.

By deploying ArangoDB on Akash, you can utilize decentralized cloud infrastructure to build highly available and scalable applications at a fraction of the cost of traditional cloud providers.