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Step 1Open the server Apps tab
Select the tutorial-vps VPS, open the Apps tab, and start a new app deployment. Keep sensitive server details hidden before capturing or sharing screenshots.
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KeyDB
Database128MB+ RAM
High-performance Redis-compatible database with multithreading
databasecacheredis-compatiblemultithreaded
Deploy KeyDB in 3 Steps
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Connect Your VPS
Add your server credentials to Server Compass
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Select KeyDB
Choose from our template library
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Deploy & Configure
Fill in settings and click Deploy
No Docker knowledge required
Step-by-step deployment guide
Deploy KeyDB on a VPS with Server Compass
Use the KeyDB template in Server Compass to deploy a persistent KeyDB multi-threaded Redis-compatible data store on your VPS, then verify it with keydb-cli.
About 10 minutesBrowser verified
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Step 2Choose an app template
Click New App and choose the template deployment path so Server Compass can load the built-in catalog.
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Step 3Search for KeyDB
Use the template picker search to find KeyDB in the Server Compass template catalog.
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Step 4Select the KeyDB template
Choose the KeyDB template. Server Compass fills the KeyDB container, persistent data volume, host port, two worker threads, and append-only persistence command.
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Step 5Review the KeyDB settings
Confirm the app name and compose service. In this run, the app was named keydb-demo and used host port 6379.
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Step 6Deploy KeyDB
Review the generated settings, confirm the KeyDB port is available, and click Deploy Now.
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Step 7Watch the deployment progress
Keep the deployment modal open while Server Compass uploads the compose file, pulls the KeyDB image, starts the container, and verifies the stack.
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Step 8Confirm KeyDB is running
After deployment finishes, return to the Apps tab and confirm the KeyDB app is marked Running with the database port available.
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Step 9Verify KeyDB is reachable
Open the app detail view and verify the running KeyDB container. In this tutorial run, keydb-cli returned PONG from inside the deployed container.
After KeyDB Opens
- Decide whether KeyDB should remain private to the VPS or be exposed to a trusted application network.
- Use firewall rules to restrict access before opening the KeyDB port externally.
- Restrict external access to port 6379 unless remote clients explicitly need it.
- Configure regular backups for the KeyDB data volume before storing production data.
- Review persistence and eviction settings before production use.
Verified Result
The KeyDB container returned PONG from keydb-cli inside the deployed container.
KeyDB deployment questions
What does the KeyDB template deploy?
It deploys a KeyDB container with append-only persistence enabled and a persistent Docker volume mounted at /data.
Which port did the tutorial use?
The tutorial used host port 6379, which maps to KeyDB container port 6379.
Why is there no browser verification screenshot?
KeyDB is a data store service, not a web application. The tutorial verifies it with keydb-cli inside the running container instead of opening a browser page.
Should this become a blog post?
No. The deployment guide should live on the KeyDB template detail page and be linked from the reusable template deployment docs page.
Manual Setup Guide
Set Up KeyDB from Terminal
Get your hands dirty: manual KeyDB deployment guide for developers.
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Connect to Your VPS via SSH
Fire up your terminal application and establish a connection to your remote server.
terminal
# Access your VPS
ssh root@YOUR_SERVER_IP
# With SSH key authentication
ssh -i ~/.ssh/your-private-key root@YOUR_SERVER_IPFirst time? Ensure Docker is installed first: curl -fsSL https://get.docker.com | sh
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Initialize Project Folder
Create a folder to house your Docker Compose configuration.
terminal
# Create and navigate to project directory
mkdir -p ~/apps/keydb
cd ~/apps/keydb3
Create Docker Configuration
Define your services in a docker-compose.yml file:
docker-compose.yml
services:
keydb:
image: eqalpha/keydb:latest
ports:
- "6379:6379"
volumes:
- keydb_data:/data
command: keydb-server --appendonly yes --server-threads 2
restart: unless-stopped
healthcheck:
test: ["CMD", "keydb-cli", "ping"]
interval: 10s
timeout: 5s
retries: 5
volumes:
keydb_data:
Environment Variables
PORTHost port(default: 6379)4
Execute the Deployment
Start your containers and verify they're running correctly.
terminal
# Launch the stack
docker compose up -d
# Verify container status
docker compose ps
# Follow the logs
docker compose logs --follow5
Allow Network Access
Update UFW rules to allow traffic on the application port.
terminal
# Allow the application port through firewall
sudo ufw allow 6379/tcp
sudo ufw reload
# Access your app at:
# http://your-server-ip:6379Skip the Terminal
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- No terminal required
- Point-and-click setup
- Auto SSL certificates
- Rolling deployments
- Health monitoring
- Instant rollbacks
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After Deployment
After deploying KeyDB with Server Compass, complete these steps to finish setup
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Test connection with redis-cli
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Configure authentication
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Tune server-threads based on CPU cores
Need help? Check out our documentation for detailed guides.
KeyDB FAQ
Common questions about self-hosting KeyDB
How do I deploy KeyDB with Server Compass?
Simply download Server Compass, connect to your VPS, and select KeyDB 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 KeyDB?
KeyDB requires a minimum of 128MB RAM. We recommend a VPS with at least 1024MB RAM for optimal performance. Any modern Linux server with Docker support will work.
Can I migrate my existing KeyDB data?
Yes! Server Compass provides volume mapping that allows you to import existing data. You can also use standard KeyDB backup and restore procedures.
How do I update KeyDB to the latest version?
Server Compass makes updates easy. Simply click the Update button in your deployment dashboard, and the latest KeyDB image will be pulled and deployed with zero downtime.
Is KeyDB free to self-host?
KeyDB 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.
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