How to Install ArangoDB on Your Synology NAS

How to Install ArangoDB on Your Synology NAS

ArangoDB is a free and open-source native graph database system. ArangoDB is a multi-model database system since it supports three data models (graphs, JSON documents, key/value), with one database core and a unified query language AQL (ArangoDB Query Language). AQL is mainly a declarative language and allows the combination of different data access patterns in a single query. ArangoDB is a NoSQL database system, but AQL is similar in many ways to SQL. In this step by step guide I will show you how to install ArangoDB on your Synology NAS with Docker & Portainer.

šŸ’”Note: This guide works perfectly with the latest ArangoDB v3.12.1 release.

  • STEP 1

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  • STEP 2

InstallĀ Portainer using my step by step guide. If you already have Portainer installed on your Synology NAS, skip this STEP. Attention: Make sure you have installed the latest Portainer version.

  • STEP 3

Go toĀ File Station and open the docker folder. Inside the docker folder, create one new folder and name itĀ arangodb. Follow the instructions in the image below.
Note: Be careful to enter only lowercase, not uppercase letters.

ArangoDB Synology NAS Set up 1

  • STEP 4

Now create two new folders inside the arangodb folder that you created at STEP 3 and name them apps and data. Follow the instructions in the image below.
Note: Be careful to enter only lowercase, not uppercase letters.

ArangoDB Synology NAS Set up 2

  • STEP 5

Log into Portainer using your username and password. On the left sidebar in Portainer, click on StacksĀ thenĀ + Add stack. Follow the instructions in the image below.

1 Synology Portainer Add Stack

  • STEP 6

In the Name field type in arangodb. Follow the instructions in the image below.

Note: Copy Paste the code below in the Portainer Stacks Web editor.

version: "3.9"
services:
  arangodb:
    image: arangodb
    container_name: ArangoDB
    hostname: arangodb
    mem_limit: 2g
    network_mode: host
    volumes:
      - /volume1/docker/arangodb/data:/var/lib/arangodb3:rw
      - /volume1/docker/arangodb/apps:/var/lib/arangodb3-apps:rw
    environment:
     ARANGO_ROOT_PASSWORD: mariushosting
    restart: on-failure:5

Note: Before you paste the code above in the Web editor area below, change the value for ARANGO_ROOT_PASSWORD and type in your own root password. mariushosting is an example for a root password.

ArangoDB Synology NAS Set up 3

  • STEP 7

Scroll down the page until you see a button called Deploy the stack. Click on it. Follow the instructions in the image below. The installation process can take up to a few minutes. It will depend on your Internet speed connection.

ArangoDB Synology NAS Set up 4

  • STEP 8

If everything goes right, you will see this message at the top right of your screen: ā€œSuccess Stack successfully deployedā€œ.

ArangoDB Synology NAS Set up 5

  • STEP 9

Go back toĀ STEP 1Ā or you will deal with karma šŸ™‚

  • STEP 10

The installation process can take up to a few seconds/minutes. It will depend on your Internet speed connection. Now open your browser and type in http://Synology-ip-address:8529 Type in root as username and your own ARANGO_ROOT_PASSWORD that you have previously created at STEP 6. Click Login. Follow the instructions in the image below.

ArangoDB Synology NAS Set up 6

  • STEP 11

Click Select DB:_system. Follow the instructions in the image below.

ArangoDB Synology NAS Set up 7

  • STEP 12

Your ArangoDB Dashboard at a glance!

ArangoDB Synology NAS Set up 8

Enjoy ArangoDB!

Note: If you want to run the ArangoDB container over HTTPS, check How to Run Docker Containers Over HTTPS. In order to make ArangoDB work over https, itā€™s also mandatory to set up WebSocket.

Note: Can I run Docker on my Synology NAS?Ā See the supported models.
Note: How to Back Up Docker Containers on your Synology NAS.
Note: Find outĀ how to update the ArangoDB container with the latest image.
Note: How to Free Disk Space on Your NAS if You Run Docker.
Note: How to Schedule Start & Stop For Docker Containers.
Note: How to Activate Email Notifications.
Note: How to Add Access Control Profile on Your NAS.
Note: How to Change Docker Containers Restart Policy.
Note: How to Use Docker Containers With VPN.
Note: Convert Docker Run Into Docker Compose.
Note: How to Clean Docker.
Note: How to Clean Docker Automatically.
Note: Best Practices When Using Docker and DDNS.
Note: Some Docker Containers Need WebSocket.
Note: Find out the Best NAS Models For Docker.
Note: Activate Gmail SMTP For Docker Containers.

This post was updated on Monday / July 22nd, 2024 at 7:29 PM