Weaviate

Database1024MB+ RAM

AI-native vector database for semantic search and RAG applications

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Deploy Weaviate in 3 Steps

Connect Your VPS

Add your server credentials to Server Compass

Select Weaviate

Choose from our template library

Deploy & Configure

Fill in settings and click Deploy

No Docker knowledge required

Terminal Deployment

Weaviate CLI Deployment

Deploy Weaviate the traditional way with SSH and Docker Compose.

Open a Terminal Connection

Start by opening a terminal window and connecting to your VPS via SSH.

terminal

# Connect to your VPS
ssh root@your-server-ip

# Or with a specific SSH key
ssh -i ~/.ssh/your-key root@your-server-ip

First time? Docker required! Install it with: curl -fsSL https://get.docker.com | sh

Create Application Directory

Create a dedicated space for your application deployment.

terminal

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

Create Deployment Configuration

Create a docker-compose.yml file with the following configuration:

docker-compose.yml

services:
  weaviate:
    image: semitechnologies/weaviate:latest
    ports:
      - "8080:8080"
      - "50051:50051"
    environment:
      - QUERY_DEFAULTS_LIMIT=25
      - AUTHENTICATION_ANONYMOUS_ACCESS_ENABLED=true
      - PERSISTENCE_DATA_PATH=/var/lib/weaviate
      - DEFAULT_VECTORIZER_MODULE=none
      - CLUSTER_HOSTNAME=node1
    volumes:
      - weaviate_data:/var/lib/weaviate
    restart: unless-stopped

volumes:
  weaviate_data:

Deployment Settings

PORTREST API port(default: 8080)

GRPC_PORTgRPC port(default: 50051)

Launch Your Application

Deploy the stack and monitor the startup process.

terminal

# Spin up containers
docker compose up -d

# Verify deployment
docker compose ps

# Check logs for errors
docker compose logs -f

Enable External Access

Set up firewall rules to permit incoming connections.

terminal

# Allow the application port through firewall
sudo ufw allow 8080/tcp
sudo ufw reload

# Access your app at:
# http://your-server-ip:8080

Skip the Terminal

Skip the command line. Deploy visually.

Server Compass makes deploying Weaviate effortless. Visual setup, one-click deploy, done.

Visual config editor
Instant deployment
Automatic HTTPS
Smooth updates
Live monitoring
Quick rollbacks

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After Deployment

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

Access REST API

Create schema and classes

Configure vectorizers if needed

Need help? Check out our documentation for detailed guides.

Weaviate FAQ

Common questions about self-hosting Weaviate

How do I deploy Weaviate with Server Compass?

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

Weaviate requires a minimum of 1024MB RAM. We recommend a VPS with at least 2048MB RAM for optimal performance. Any modern Linux server with Docker support will work.

Can I migrate my existing Weaviate data?

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

How do I update Weaviate to the latest version?

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

Is Weaviate free to self-host?

Weaviate 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.