Deploying WordPress on Akash Network

Guide to Create and Deploy a Custom and WordPress Website on Akash Network Using a Single SDL File

This guide provides step-by-step instructions to set up a custom and WordPress website and deploy it to Akash using a single SDL (Service Deployment Language) file. The SDL will configure a full installation environment, including the web server, database, and WordPress.

Prerequisites

1. Akash CLI installed: Ensure you have the Akash CLI installed and configured.
2. Akash account funded: Your Akash wallet should have sufficient funds for deployment.
3. Domain setup: Optionally, set up a domain with DNS pointing to your Akash deployment.
4. Docker familiarity: Basic understanding of Docker containers as Akash uses containerized workloads.
5. Akash SDL template: Use a preconfigured SDL format for Akash deployments.

Step 1: Write the SDL File

Below is an SDL file that includes both a WordPress installation and a MySQL database, deployed in a single setup.

version: "2.0"

services:
  wordpress:
    image: wordpress:latest
    env:
      - WORDPRESS_DB_HOST=mysql:3306
      - WORDPRESS_DB_USER=wp_user
      - WORDPRESS_DB_PASSWORD=wp_password
      - WORDPRESS_DB_NAME=wp_database
    expose:
      - port: 80
        as: 80
        to:
          - global: true
    depends_on:
      - mysql
    resources:
      cpu:
        units: 0.5
      memory:
        size: 512Mi
      storage:
        size: 1Gi

  mysql:
    image: mysql:5.7
    env:
      - MYSQL_ROOT_PASSWORD=root_password
      - MYSQL_DATABASE=wp_database
      - MYSQL_USER=wp_user
      - MYSQL_PASSWORD=wp_password
    resources:
      cpu:
        units: 0.5
      memory:
        size: 512Mi
      storage:
        size: 1Gi

profiles:
  compute:
    wordpress:
      resources:
        cpu:
          units: 0.5
        memory:
          size: 512Mi
        storage:
          size: 1Gi
    mysql:
      resources:
        cpu:
          units: 0.5
        memory:
          size: 512Mi
        storage:
          size: 1Gi
  placement:
    akash:
      attributes:
        region: global
      pricing:
        wordpress:
          denom: uakt
          amount: 100
        mysql:
          denom: uakt
          amount: 50

deployment:
  wordpress:
    akash:
      profile: wordpress
      count: 1
  mysql:
    akash:
      profile: mysql
      count: 1

Step 2: Customize the SDL File

• Database Credentials: Update the environment variables in the SDL (MYSQL_ROOT_PASSWORD, MYSQL_USER, MYSQL_PASSWORD, etc.).
• Storage Size: Adjust the storage.size parameter for both services based on your expected website and database usage.
• CPU and Memory: Allocate appropriate cpu and memory resources depending on your workload.

Step 3: Deploy to Akash Network

1. Initialize Deployment:

   provider-services tx deployment create <path_to_sdl_file> --from <your_wallet_address> --node <node_url> --chain-id <chain_id>

2. Query Lease: Find available providers and create a lease:

   provider-services query market lease list --owner <your_wallet_address>
   provider-services tx market lease create --dseq <deployment_sequence> --oseq <order_sequence> --gseq <group_sequence> --from <your_wallet_address>

3. Verify Deployment: Ensure the deployment is active and the services are running:

   provider-services vquery deployment get --owner <your_wallet_address> --dseq <deployment_sequence>

4. Access the Website:

   • Obtain the deployment’s public IP or domain:

     provider-services query provider lease-status --owner <your_wallet_address> --dseq <deployment_sequence> --provider <provider_address>

   • Configure DNS to map your domain to the provided IP or access via the generated IP.

Step 4: Complete WordPress Setup

1. Open the WordPress installation URL in your browser (http://<deployment_ip>).
2. Follow the on-screen instructions to:
   • Set up the admin account.
   • Configure the website title and language.
   • Complete the WordPress installation.

Notes

• File Persistence: To retain WordPress and MySQL data across redeployments, use Akash’s persistent storage or configure external backups.
• Domain Integration: Use services like Cloudflare to easily point your domain to the Akash deployment.
• Security: Secure your deployment by:
  • Updating passwords.
  • Configuring HTTPS using reverse proxies like Traefik or Nginx.

This setup leverages a single SDL file for ease of deployment, ensuring the entire WordPress stack (web server + database) operates seamlessly on the Akash Network.