Setup, Deploy, and Launch an Nginx on Akash Network

Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to set up, deploy, and launch an Nginx server to Akash, using the official Docker image, the Akash CLI, or the console.

Step 1: Install Akash CLI

Follow the Akash CLI installation guide to set up the CLI tool for managing deployments. Ensure you have:

• Akash wallet created and funded.
• Your node and CLI properly configured.

Step 2: Create the SDL File

Below is a sample deploy.yaml file

---
version: "2.0"

services:
  nginx:
    image: nginx:latest # Official Nginx Docker image
    expose:
      - port: 80
        as: 80
        to:
          - global: true

profiles:
  compute:
    nginx:
      resources:
        cpu:
          units: 1
        memory:
          size: 512Mi
        storage:
          size: 1Gi
  placement:
    default:
      attributes:
        region: us-west
      pricing:
        nginx:
          denom: uakt
          amount: 50

deployment:
  nginx:
    nginx:
      profile: nginx
      count: 1

• Image: nginx:latest pulls the latest official Docker image for Nginx.
• Expose: Port 80 is exposed globally to make your server accessible on the web.
• Resources: Defines the compute resources (CPU, memory, and storage) for the container.
• Pricing: Sets a price in Akash tokens (uakt) for your deployment.

Step 3: Deploy to Akash

Step 3a: Deploy Using Akash CLI (option a)

1. Authenticate and prepare your environment:

akash tx authz grant <provider-address> --from <wallet-name>

Replace <provider-address> and <wallet-name> with your provider’s address and your wallet name.

2. Submit the SDL file for deployment:

akash tx deployment create deploy.yaml --from <wallet-name>

3. Bid on a provider: Run this command to find available bids:

akash query market bid list --owner <wallet-address>

4. Accept a bid and deploy:

akash tx market lease create --bid-id <bid-id> --from <wallet-name>

5. Check deployment status:

    akash query market lease status --owner <wallet-address> --dseq <deployment-sequence>

6. Access your Nginx server: Use the provided endpoint to access your running Nginx server.

For a full CLI guide, visit: Akash CLI Deployment.

Step 3b: Deploy Using Akash Console

1. Navigate to the Akash Console.
2. Login using your Akash wallet.
3. Upload the deploy.yaml file.
4. Submit your deployment request.
5. Choose a provider and approve the bid.
6. Monitor your deployment and retrieve the endpoint URL once the deployment is live.

For detailed instructions, check the Akash Console Guide.

Step 4: Verify Your Nginx Server

Once your deployment is live:

1. Visit the provided endpoint URL.
2. You should see the default Nginx welcome page.

Additional Notes

• If you need to customize the Nginx configuration, create a custom nginx.conf file and mount it in the Docker container. Update the services block in the SDL file to include a volume mapping.
• For persistent storage or logging, configure additional storage resources in the SDL file.