Ecommerce + Grid http server Automatic Deployments for Workloads #104
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We provide an overview of the project. It should be done as a proof-of-concept to start. Then we should set high-availability and redundant backups.
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Think this is a super worthwhile initiative for the community and any future audience looking to commercialize the grid. Would like to see it happen!
Like Sam, I think this is a great initiative that will benefit the community and future users
With the OurVerse events and Hero coming up, our audience will be wider, e.g like freelancers or even digital nomads who would like to launch their products, this might give them another reason to deploy them on the grid
I started some RnD with @scott. I will publish below what we have so far. It isn't fully tested yet, we are just working on the overall flow.
Comprehensive Guide: Automated Nextcloud Deployment using WooCommerce and ThreeFold Grid
Table of Contents
Summary of Steps:
VM1 Setup (WordPress/WooCommerce):
1. Deploy and Set up WordPress and WooCommerce:
a. Deploy a micro VM on ThreeFold Grid for WordPress
b. Install necessary software:
c. Install WordPress and configure Nginx as the web server
d. Install and activate the WooCommerce plugin
2. Configure HTTPS with Caddy:
a. Install Caddy:
b. Configure Caddy:
Create
/etc/caddy/Caddyfile
with:c. Create Zinit configuration for Caddy:
d. Start Caddy:
3. Set up UFW firewall:
4. Set up monitoring with Prometheus and Grafana:
a. Install Prometheus:
b. Create a Zinit configuration for Prometheus:
c. Install Node Exporter:
d. Create a Zinit configuration for Node Exporter:
e. Install PHP-FPM Exporter:
f. Create a Zinit configuration for PHP-FPM Exporter:
g. Update Prometheus configuration:
Edit
/etc/prometheus/prometheus.yml
:h. Install Grafana:
i. Create a Zinit configuration for Grafana:
j. Start the monitoring services:
k. Configure Grafana:
http://your_vm_ip:3000
http://localhost:9090
5. Create a Nextcloud product in WooCommerce:
a. Go to Products > Add New
b. Set the product name to "Nextcloud Instance"
c. Set the product type to "Simple product"
d. Set the price for the Nextcloud instance
e. Publish the product
6. Create a custom WordPress plugin for Nextcloud deployment:
Create
wp-content/plugins/nextcloud-deployer/nextcloud-deployer.php
:Activate the plugin in the WordPress admin panel.
VM2 Setup (Grid HTTP Server):
1. Set up the Grid HTTP Server:
a. Deploy a micro VM on ThreeFold Grid for the Grid HTTP Server
b. Install Node.js and npm:
c. Install the Grid HTTP Server:
d. Create a configuration file
config.json
:e. Create a Zinit configuration for the Grid HTTP Server:
f. Start the Grid HTTP Server:
2. Configure HTTPS with Caddy:
a. Install Caddy:
b. Configure Caddy:
Create
/etc/caddy/Caddyfile
with:c. Create Zinit configuration for Caddy:
d. Start Caddy:
3. Set up UFW firewall:
4. Set up monitoring with Prometheus and Grafana:
a. Install Prometheus:
b. Create a Zinit configuration for Prometheus:
c. Install Node Exporter:
d. Create a Zinit configuration for Node Exporter:
e. Update Prometheus configuration:
Edit
/etc/prometheus/prometheus.yml
:f. Install Grafana:
g. Create a Zinit configuration for Grafana:
h. Start the monitoring services:
i. Configure Grafana:
http://your_vm_ip:3000
http://localhost:9090
Final Configuration and Testing:
Update the
$grid_http_server_url
in the WordPress plugin on VM1 to match the HTTPS URL of your Grid HTTP Server on VM2.Test the deployment process:
Create custom Grafana dashboards:
Set up Grafana alerts:
Implement regular backups for both VMs
Zinit Management Commands:
To check the status of services:
To stop a service:
To start a service:
To view logs:
This comprehensive guide provides a complete setup for automating Nextcloud deployments using WooCommerce and the ThreeFold Grid, including monitoring with Prometheus and Grafana. It's specifically tailored for ThreeFold Grid micro VMs using Zinit and the official Grid HTTP Server, now updated for Ubuntu.
Remember to replace placeholder values (like
your account mnemonics
,your_secret_for_tfkvStore
, node IDs, etc.) with your actual data. Also, ensure that you're using the correct network (dev
,qa
, ortest
) based on your deployment environment.Always thoroughly test the system and implement proper error handling and security measures before using it in a production environment.