Nomad

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HashiCorp workload orchestrator

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Deploy Nomad in 3 Steps

Connect Your VPS

Add your server credentials to Server Compass

Select Nomad

Choose from our template library

Deploy & Configure

Fill in settings and click Deploy

No Docker knowledge required

CLI Deployment

Deploy Nomad Yourself

Want full control? Here's how to deploy Nomad yourself using Docker Compose.

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_IP

First time? Ensure Docker is installed first: curl -fsSL https://get.docker.com | sh

Initialize Project Folder

Create a folder to house your Docker Compose configuration.

terminal

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

Create Docker Configuration

Define your services in a docker-compose.yml file:

docker-compose.yml

services:
  nomad:
    image: hashicorp/nomad:1.7.7
    command: agent -dev -bind=0.0.0.0
    ports:
      - "4646:4646"
      - "4647:4647"
      - "4648:4648"
    environment:
      - NOMAD_SKIP_DOCKER_IMAGE_WARN=true
    volumes:
      - nomad_data:/nomad/data
      - /var/run/docker.sock:/var/run/docker.sock
    privileged: true
    restart: unless-stopped

volumes:
  nomad_data:

Required Settings

PORTHTTP API port(default: 4646)

RPC_PORTRPC port(default: 4647)

SERF_PORTSerf port(default: 4648)

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 --follow

Allow Network Access

Update UFW rules to allow traffic on the application port.

terminal

# Allow the application port through firewall
sudo ufw allow 4646/tcp
sudo ufw reload

# Access your app at:
# http://your-server-ip:4646

Skip the Terminal

Don't want to type commands? We've got you.

Skip the terminal and deploy Nomad with a visual interface. Configure everything with clicks, not commands.

No terminal required
Point-and-click setup
Auto SSL certificates
Rolling deployments
Health monitoring
Instant rollbacks

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After Deployment

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

Access Nomad UI

Submit jobs

Configure ACLs for production

Need help? Check out our documentation for detailed guides.

Nomad FAQ

Common questions about self-hosting Nomad

How do I deploy Nomad with Server Compass?

Simply download Server Compass, connect to your VPS, and select Nomad 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 Nomad?

Nomad requires a minimum of 512MB 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 Nomad data?

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

How do I update Nomad to the latest version?

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

Is Nomad free to self-host?

Nomad 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.