ceramic

Ceramic

This package provides a comprehensive guide for setting up a Ceramic node for both development and production environments on a Linux server. The guide includes the necessary configuration files, Docker Compose files, and Nginx server configuration for both environments.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure that you have:

• Access to a Linux server with root access
• Command-line interface

File Structure

The package contains the following files and directories:

• .env.example - Example file containing environment variables for configuration.
• development-server - Directory containing files for the development environment setup.
• production-server - Directory containing files for the production environment setup.

Installation and Configuration

Follow these steps to install and configure the Ceramic node:

1. Access your Linux server and update the package list by running:

sudo apt update

2. Install Node Version Manager (nvm) by following the instructions on the nvm GitHub repository.
3. Install Node.js and Yarn by running:

nvm install node
npm install -g pnpm

4. Install Ceramic CLI by running:

pnpm i -g @ceramicnetwork/cli

5. Install Golang by following the instructions on the official Golang website.
6. Build go-ipfs with additional plugins by following the instructions on the go-ipfs GitHub repository.
7. Install Docker and Docker Compose by following the instructions on the official Docker documentation and Docker Compose documentation.
8. Install and configure Nginx by running:

sudo apt install nginx

Then, follow the instructions on the official Nginx documentation to set up firewall rules.

9. Transfer files to your Linux server by copying the relevant files from the development-server or production-server directory on this repository to your Linux server. Create a directory named ceramic in your home folder (~/ceramic) and place the files there. For example, you can use the scp command to copy the files from your local machine to the server:

scp -r development-server/* user@your_server_ip:~/ceramic

10. Configure Ceramic daemon and Docker Compose files by following the provided configuration files in the development-server and production-server directories.
11. Update environment variables in .env.example as needed, replacing placeholders (e.g., mydomain.com, eg_infura_endpoint) with appropriate values.
12. Set up Nginx for Ceramic by copying the ceramic-nginx.conf file from the respective environment directory to the Nginx configuration directory and creating a symlink to enable the configuration:

sudo cp ~/ceramic/ceramic-nginx.conf /etc/nginx/sites-available/ceramic
sudo ln -s /etc/nginx/sites-available/ceramic /etc/nginx/sites-enabled/

13. Install Certbot and obtain SSL certificates by following the instructions on the official Certbot website for your domain.
14. Automate SSL certificate renewal by setting up a daily cron job as instructed in the official Certbot documentation.
15. Restart Nginx to apply the changes and enable the Ceramic configuration:

sudo systemctl restart nginx

16. Test your Ceramic node by accessing it via your domain (e.g., https://mydomain.com). You should see a response indicating that the Ceramic node is running.

That's it! You've now set up a Ceramic node for development or production environments on your Linux server. Remember to periodically update your packages and monitor the server to ensure it's running smoothly.