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Step 1Open the server Apps tab
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ScyllaDB
Database2048MB+ RAM
High-performance Cassandra-compatible NoSQL database
databasenosqlcassandra-compatiblehigh-performance
Deploy ScyllaDB in 3 Steps
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Connect Your VPS
Add your server credentials to Server Compass
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Select ScyllaDB
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 ScyllaDB on a VPS with Server Compass
Use the ScyllaDB template in Server Compass to deploy a high-performance Cassandra-compatible NoSQL database on your VPS, then verify the CQL service from inside the container.
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 ScyllaDB
Use the template picker search to find ScyllaDB in the Server Compass template catalog.
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Step 4Select the ScyllaDB template
Choose the ScyllaDB template. Server Compass fills the ScyllaDB container, persistent data volume, CQL port, REST API port, and Scylla runtime settings.
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Step 5Review the ScyllaDB settings
Confirm the app name and compose service. In this run, the app was named scylladb-demo and used host port 9042 for CQL and host port 10000 for the REST API.
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Step 6Deploy ScyllaDB
Review the generated environment values, confirm the CQL and REST API ports are 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 ScyllaDB image, starts the container, and verifies the stack.
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Step 8Confirm ScyllaDB is running
After deployment finishes, return to the Apps tab and confirm the ScyllaDB app is marked Running with the database port available.
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Step 9Verify ScyllaDB is reachable
Open the app detail view and verify the running ScyllaDB container. In this tutorial run, cqlsh described the cluster from inside the container without exposing credentials.
After ScyllaDB Opens
- Immediately change the default unauthenticated access before production use.
- Enable authentication and create application-specific ScyllaDB users and keyspaces before production use.
- Restrict external access to port 9042 unless remote clients explicitly need it.
- Configure regular backups for the ScyllaDB data volume before storing production data.
- Restrict REST API access and configure backups for the ScyllaDB data volume.
Verified Result
The ScyllaDB container returned the cluster description from an internal cqlsh verification command.
ScyllaDB deployment questions
What does the ScyllaDB template deploy?
It deploys a ScyllaDB container with a persistent data volume, CQL and REST API ports, and a conservative single-node runtime command for VPS usage.
Which port did the tutorial use?
The tutorial used host port 9042 for CQL. The template also exposes the ScyllaDB REST API on host port 10000.
Why is there no browser verification screenshot?
ScyllaDB is a database service, not a web application. The tutorial verifies it with cqlsh inside the running container instead of opening a browser page.
Should this become a blog post?
No. The deployment guide should live on the ScyllaDB template detail page and be linked from the reusable template deployment docs page.
Self-Deploy Guide
DIY ScyllaDB Deployment
Learn how to self-host ScyllaDB with this hands-on deployment guide.
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Connect to Your Remote Server
Begin by establishing a secure connection to your server through the terminal.
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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Set Up Your App Folder
Create a dedicated folder for your application files.
terminal
# Create and navigate to project directory
mkdir -p ~/apps/scylladb
cd ~/apps/scylladb3
Set Up Docker Compose
Create the following docker-compose.yml in your project directory:
docker-compose.yml
services:
scylladb:
image: scylladb/scylla:latest
ports:
- "9042:9042"
- "10000:10000"
volumes:
- scylla_data:/var/lib/scylla
command: --smp 1 --memory 750M --overprovisioned 1 --api-address 0.0.0.0
restart: unless-stopped
volumes:
scylla_data:
Setup Variables
PORTCQL port(default: 9042)API_PORTREST API port(default: 10000)4
Spin Up the Stack
Run Docker Compose to launch your application.
terminal
# Launch the stack
docker compose up -d
# Verify container status
docker compose ps
# Follow the logs
docker compose logs --follow5
Open the Application Port
Configure UFW to allow traffic to your application.
terminal
# Allow the application port through firewall
sudo ufw allow 9042/tcp
sudo ufw reload
# Access your app at:
# http://your-server-ip:9042Skip the Terminal
Make it simple with Server Compass.
Let Server Compass handle the complexity. Deploy ScyllaDB with a simple, intuitive interface.
- No terminal required
- Point-and-click setup
- Auto SSL certificates
- Rolling deployments
- Health monitoring
- Instant rollbacks
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After Deployment
After deploying ScyllaDB with Server Compass, complete these steps to finish setup
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Connect with cqlsh
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Create keyspaces and tables
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Enable authentication
Need help? Check out our documentation for detailed guides.
ScyllaDB FAQ
Common questions about self-hosting ScyllaDB
How do I deploy ScyllaDB with Server Compass?
Simply download Server Compass, connect to your VPS, and select ScyllaDB 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 ScyllaDB?
ScyllaDB 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 ScyllaDB data?
Yes! Server Compass provides volume mapping that allows you to import existing data. You can also use standard ScyllaDB backup and restore procedures.
How do I update ScyllaDB to the latest version?
Server Compass makes updates easy. Simply click the Update button in your deployment dashboard, and the latest ScyllaDB image will be pulled and deployed with zero downtime.
Is ScyllaDB free to self-host?
ScyllaDB 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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