Guide to Deploying Cal.com on Akash Network | Akash Network

This guide walks you through the process of deploying Cal.com, an open-source scheduling platform, on Akash, a decentralized cloud computing platform.

What is Cal.com?

Cal.com is an open-source, self-hosted scheduling solution that helps individuals and businesses manage appointments and bookings. It’s a privacy-first alternative to scheduling tools like Calendly, offering full ownership of data. Key features include:

Integration with various calendar systems (Google Calendar, Outlook, etc.)
Custom branding and themes
Group scheduling
Webhooks for advanced workflows

Why Deploy on Akash?

Deploying Cal.com on Akash allows you to:

Save costs compared to traditional cloud hosting platforms.
Leverage a decentralized cloud infrastructure.
Retain full control over your instance of Cal.com.

Requirements

Akash CLI: Installed and configured.
AKT Tokens: For deployment.
Cal.com Image: calcom/cal.com.
Domain Name: Optional but recommended for production use.
Akash SDL Template: A template to define the deployment.

Steps to Deploy Cal.com on Akash

Step 1: Set Up Akash Environment

Install the Akash CLI:

curl -sSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ovrclk/akash/master/install.sh | sh

Configure your wallet:
Terminal window
```
akash keys add <wallet-name>
```
Fund your wallet with AKT tokens.
Initialize the Akash CLI environment:
Terminal window
```
akash provider list
```

Step 2: Create SDL File

The SDL (Stack Definition Language) file defines the resources and deployment configuration. Below is a sample SDL file for deploying Cal.com:

version: "2.0"

services:
  calcom:
    image: calcom/cal.com
    env:
      DATABASE_URL: <YOUR_DATABASE_URL>
      NEXT_PUBLIC_WEBAPP_URL: http://<YOUR_DOMAIN_OR_IP>
      NEXTAUTH_SECRET: <YOUR_NEXTAUTH_SECRET>
      NEXT_PUBLIC_TELEMETRY_DISABLED: "1"
    expose:
      - port: 3000
        as: 80
        to:
          - global: true

profiles:
  compute:
    calcom:
      resources:
        cpu:
          units: 1
        memory:
          size: 512Mi
        storage:
          size: 1Gi

  placement:
    akash:
      pricing:
        calcom:
          denom: uakt
          amount: 50

deployment:
  calcom:
    calcom:
      profile: calcom
      count: 1

Replace the following placeholders:

<YOUR_DATABASE_URL>: URL of the database where Cal.com will store its data (e.g., PostgreSQL).
<YOUR_DOMAIN_OR_IP>: The domain or IP address where the service will be accessible.
<YOUR_NEXTAUTH_SECRET>: A secret key for authentication.

Step 3: Deploy to Akash

Validate the SDL file:

akash deployment validate <sdl-file>.yaml

Create the deployment:

akash tx deployment create <sdl-file>.yaml --from <wallet-name> --chain-id <chain-id>

Bid on providers: Once the deployment is submitted, providers will bid on it. Accept a bid using:
Terminal window
```
akash tx market lease create --dseq <deployment-sequence> --from <wallet-name>
```

Check Deployment Status:

akash deployment status --dseq <deployment-sequence>

Step 4: Access the Application

Once the deployment is active, note the provider’s IP or domain in the status output. Use it to access your Cal.com instance.

For production, set up a reverse proxy like NGINX and configure SSL certificates using Let’s Encrypt for HTTPS.

Optional: Connect Cal.com to PostgreSQL

To run Cal.com, you need a database. You can deploy PostgreSQL on Akash or use an external database service like AWS RDS or Google Cloud SQL. Update the DATABASE_URL in your SDL file accordingly.

Troubleshooting

Logs: Use the Akash CLI to fetch logs for debugging:
Terminal window
```
akash deployment logs --dseq <deployment-sequence>
```
Configuration Issues: Verify the environment variables and database connectivity.

By following this guide, you can deploy and manage your own instance of Cal.com on Akash Network, combining the benefits of decentralized hosting and open-source scheduling.