Nextcloud

Deploying Nextcloud on the Akash Network using the provider-services command involves several key steps, from setting up your environment to launching the Nextcloud application. Below is a comprehensive guide to assist you through this process.

1. Install Akash Provider Services

Begin by installing the Akash Provider Services CLI, which is essential for interacting with the Akash Network. On macOS, you can use Homebrew:

brew untap ovrclk/tap
brew tap akash-network/tap
brew install akash-provider-services

For Linux systems, execute the following commands:

cd ~/Downloads
curl -sfL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/akash-network/provider/main/install.sh | bash
sudo mv ./bin/provider-services /usr/local/bin
provider-services version

Ensure that the installation is successful by verifying the version.

2. Set Up an Akash Account

Create an Akash account and fund it with AKT tokens to facilitate transactions on the network. Detailed instructions for account creation and funding can be found in the Akash documentation.

3. Prepare the Nextcloud Docker Image

Nextcloud operates within a Docker container. You can either use an existing Nextcloud Docker image or build a customized one to suit your requirements. Ensure that the Docker image is accessible from a public registry, such as Docker Hub.

4. Create the Deployment Configuration File

Draft a deployment configuration file (SDL) that outlines the resources and parameters for your Nextcloud deployment. Below is an example configuration:

version: '2.0'
services:
  nextcloud:
    image: nextcloud:24.0.5
    #https://hub.docker.com/_/nextcloud
    expose:
      - port: 80
        as: 80
        to:
          - global: true
    env:
      - MYSQL_PASSWORD=REPLACE_ME
      - MYSQL_DATABASE=nextcloud
      - MYSQL_USER=nextcloud
      - MYSQL_HOST=db
  db:
    image: mariadb:10.5
    expose:
      - port: 3306
        to:
          - service: nextcloud
    args:
      - --transaction-isolation=READ-COMMITTED
      - --binlog-format=ROW
    env:
      - MARIADB_DATABASE=nextcloud
      - MARIADB_PASSWORD=REPLACE_ME
      - MARIADB_USER=nextcloud
      - MARIADB_RANDOM_ROOT_PASSWORD=true
profiles:
  compute:
    nextcloud:
      resources:
        cpu:
          units: 2
        memory:
          size: 512Mi
        storage:
          - size: 16Gi
    db:
      resources:
        cpu:
          units: 1
        memory:
          size: 512Mi
        storage:
          - size: 8Gi
  placement:
    akash:
      #######################################################
      #Keep this section to deploy on trusted providers
      signedBy:
        anyOf:
          - "akash1365yvmc4s7awdyj3n2sav7xfx76adc6dnmlx63"
      #######################################################
      #Remove this section to deploy on untrusted providers
      #Miners: You can receive more bids from more providers by removing this section
      #Beware* You may have deployment, security, or other issues on untrusted providers
      #https://akash.network/docs/providers/audited-attributes
      pricing:
        nextcloud:
          denom: uakt
          amount: 10000
        db:
          denom: uakt
          amount: 10000
deployment:
  nextcloud:
    akash:
      profile: nextcloud
      count: 1
  db:
    akash:
      profile: db
      count: 1

Ensure you replace the environment variables with your actual database credentials and adjust resource allocations as needed.

5. Deploy Nextcloud on Akash

With your SDL file prepared, proceed to deploy Nextcloud using the Akash Provider Services CLI:

provider-services tx deployment create <path-to-your-sdl-file> --from <your-akash-account>

Monitor the deployment status and, once active, retrieve the service’s endpoint to access your Nextcloud instance.

6. Configure DNS and SSL (Optional but Recommended)

For enhanced security and accessibility, configure a domain name and obtain an SSL certificate for your Nextcloud service. This can be achieved by setting up a reverse proxy with SSL termination.

By following these steps, you can successfully deploy Nextcloud on the Akash Network using the provider-services command. Ensure that you tailor the configurations to meet your specific requirements and maintain the security of your deployment.