Cassandra

Database2048MB+ RAM

Highly scalable distributed database with authentication enabled

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Deploy Cassandra in 3 Steps

Connect Your VPS

Add your server credentials to Server Compass

Select Cassandra

Choose from our template library

Deploy & Configure

Fill in settings and click Deploy

No Docker knowledge required

Manual Deployment Guide

Manual Cassandra Setup

For terminal enthusiasts: deploy Cassandra manually with these simple steps.

Access Your VPS via Terminal

Open a terminal session and log into your VPS. Replace the placeholder with your actual IP.

terminal

# Connect via SSH
ssh root@your-vps-ip

# Alternative with key file
ssh -i /path/to/key root@your-vps-ip

First time? Make sure Docker is installed on your VPS. Run: curl -fsSL https://get.docker.com | sh

Set Up Project Folder

Create a workspace for your deployment files.

terminal

# Create and navigate to project directory
mkdir -p ~/apps/cassandra
cd ~/apps/cassandra

Create the Compose File

Configure your containers with this Docker Compose setup:

docker-compose.yml

services:
  cassandra:
    image: cassandra:4.1
    ports:
      - "9042:9042"
      - "7199:7199"
    environment:
      - CASSANDRA_CLUSTER_NAME=ServerCompass
      - CASSANDRA_DC=dc1
      - CASSANDRA_RACK=rack1
      - CASSANDRA_AUTHENTICATOR=PasswordAuthenticator
      - CASSANDRA_AUTHORIZER=CassandraAuthorizer
      - HEAP_NEWSIZE=128M
      - MAX_HEAP_SIZE=512M
    volumes:
      - cassandra_data:/var/lib/cassandra
    restart: unless-stopped
    healthcheck:
      test: ["CMD-SHELL", "cqlsh -u cassandra -p cassandra -e 'describe cluster' || exit 1"]
      interval: 30s
      timeout: 10s
      retries: 5
      start_period: 60s

volumes:
  cassandra_data:

Environment Configuration

PORTCQL native transport port(default: 9042)

JMX_PORTJMX monitoring port(default: 7199)

CLUSTER_NAMECluster name(default: ServerCompass)

DATACENTERDatacenter name(default: dc1)

RACKRack name(default: rack1)

HEAP_NEWSIZEJVM heap new size(default: 128M)

Deploy Your Stack

Spin up the containers and verify the deployment.

terminal

# Start all services
docker compose up -d

# List running containers
docker compose ps

# Watch the logs
docker compose logs -f

Update Firewall Settings

Allow incoming traffic on the application port.

terminal

# Allow the application port through firewall
sudo ufw allow 9042/tcp
sudo ufw reload

# Access your app at:
# http://your-server-ip:9042

Skip the Terminal

Skip the terminal. Use Server Compass instead.

Deploy Cassandra without touching the command line. Server Compass gives you a clean UI for one-click deployments.

Beautiful interface
One-click deploys
Let's Encrypt SSL
Zero downtime
Container monitoring
Easy rollbacks

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After Deployment

After deploying Cassandra with Server Compass, complete these steps to finish setup

Connect with cqlsh using default credentials (cassandra/cassandra)

IMMEDIATELY change the default password

Create a keyspace for your application

Create application-specific users with limited permissions

Set up monitoring via JMX

Configure backup schedules for the data volume

Need help? Check out our documentation for detailed guides.

Cassandra FAQ

Common questions about self-hosting Cassandra

How do I deploy Cassandra with Server Compass?

Simply download Server Compass, connect to your VPS, and select Cassandra from the templates list. Fill in the required configuration and click Deploy. The entire process takes under 3 minutes.

What are the system requirements for Cassandra?

Cassandra requires a minimum of 2048MB RAM. We recommend a VPS with at least 4096MB RAM for optimal performance. Any modern Linux server with Docker support will work.

Can I migrate my existing Cassandra data?

Yes! Server Compass provides volume mapping that allows you to import existing data. You can also use standard Cassandra backup and restore procedures.

How do I update Cassandra to the latest version?

Server Compass makes updates easy. Simply click the Update button in your deployment dashboard, and the latest Cassandra image will be pulled and deployed with zero downtime.

Is Cassandra free to self-host?

Cassandra is open-source software. You only pay for your VPS hosting (typically $5-20/month) and optionally Server Compass ($29 one-time). No subscription fees or per-seat pricing.