Supernova Blockchain Deployment Guide

This comprehensive guide covers various deployment options for the Supernova blockchain, from development setups to production-grade deployments.

Table of Contents

1. System Requirements
2. Docker Deployment
3. Kubernetes Deployment
4. Bare Metal Deployment
5. Monitoring and Alerting
6. Backup and Recovery
7. Security Best Practices
8. Troubleshooting
9. Upgrade Procedures

System Requirements

Minimum Requirements (Development/Testing)

• CPU: 4 cores
• RAM: 8 GB
• Storage: 100 GB SSD
• Network: 10 Mbps, stable connection
• Operating System: Ubuntu 20.04+, Debian 11+, or CentOS 8+

Recommended Requirements (Production)

• CPU: 16+ cores
• RAM: 32+ GB
• Storage: 1+ TB NVMe SSD
• Network: 100+ Mbps, low-latency, stable connection
• Operating System: Ubuntu 22.04 LTS

Mining Node Requirements

• CPU: 16+ cores optimized for mining
• RAM: 16+ GB
• Storage: 500+ GB NVMe SSD
• Network: 100+ Mbps, low-latency, stable connection
• Operating System: Ubuntu 22.04 LTS

Docker Deployment

Prerequisites

• Docker 20.10.x or newer
• Docker Compose 2.10.x or newer
• Git
• Basic understanding of Docker concepts

Single Node Setup

1. Clone the Repository

git clone https://github.com/username/supernova.git
cd supernova

2. Build the Docker Image

docker build -t supernova:latest -f docker/Dockerfile .

3. Configure the Node

# Copy example configuration
cp config/node.example.toml config/node.toml

# Edit configuration as needed
nano config/node.toml

4. Run a Single Node

docker run -d --name supernova-node \
  -p 9333:9333 -p 9332:9332 -p 9090:9090 \
  -v $(pwd)/data:/home/supernova/data \
  -v $(pwd)/config/node.toml:/home/supernova/config/default.toml \
  supernova:latest

5. Check Node Status

docker logs -f supernova-node

Multi-Node Setup with Docker Compose

1. Configure Docker Compose

# Create directories for data and logs
mkdir -p data/{node1,node2,miner} logs/{node1,node2,miner}

# Configure network settings for each node in docker-compose.yml

2. Start the Multi-Node Network

docker-compose -f docker/docker-compose.yml up -d

3. Monitor Logs

docker-compose -f docker/docker-compose.yml logs -f

4. Stop the Network

docker-compose -f docker/docker-compose.yml down

Environment Variables

Key environment variables that can be used to configure the Docker containers:

Kubernetes Deployment

Prerequisites

• Kubernetes cluster 1.20+
• Helm 3.1.0+
• kubectl configured to communicate with your cluster
• Persistent volume provisioner support
• LoadBalancer support (optional)

Installation with Helm

1. Add the Supernova Helm Repository

helm repo add supernova https://charts.supernovanetwork.xyz
helm repo update

2. Create a Values File

Create a values.yaml file to customize your deployment:

# Example values.yaml
global:
  environment: production
  storageClass: "standard"  # Use your storage class

fullNode:
  replicaCount: 3
  autoscaling:
    enabled: true
    minReplicas: 3
    maxReplicas: 10
  resources:
    requests:
      cpu: "2"
      memory: "4Gi"
    limits:
      cpu: "4"
      memory: "8Gi"

miner:
  enabled: true
  replicaCount: 2
  resources:
    requests:
      cpu: "4"
      memory: "8Gi"
    limits:
      cpu: "8"
      memory: "16Gi"

prometheus:
  enabled: true

alertManager:
  enabled: true
  receivers:
    email:
      enabled: true
      to: "[email protected]"
    slack:
      enabled: true
      webhookUrl: "https://hooks.slack.com/services/XXXX/YYYY/ZZZZ"
      channel: "#alerts"

grafana:
  enabled: true
  adminPassword: "YourSecurePassword"  # Change this
  ingress:
    enabled: true
    hosts:
      - host: metrics.yourdomain.com
        paths:
          - path: /
            pathType: Prefix

3. Install the Helm Chart

helm install supernova supernova/supernova -f values.yaml

4. Check Deployment Status

kubectl get pods -l app.kubernetes.io/instance=supernova

5. Access Services

# Get the URL for Grafana dashboard
kubectl get ingress -l app.kubernetes.io/instance=supernova,app.kubernetes.io/component=grafana

# Get RPC service details
kubectl get svc -l app.kubernetes.io/instance=supernova,app.kubernetes.io/component=full-node

Manual Kubernetes Deployment

If you prefer to deploy without Helm, you can use the provided Kubernetes manifests:

1. Apply the Namespace

kubectl apply -f kubernetes/supernova-deployment.yaml

2. View Deployment Status

kubectl get all -n supernova

Kubernetes Resource Management

Proper resource management is crucial for a stable blockchain node:

1. Resource Requests and Limits

   • Set appropriate CPU and memory requests and limits for each component
   • Monitor actual usage and adjust as needed

2. Persistent Volume Claims

   • Use high-performance storage for blockchain data
   • Ensure sufficient capacity for growth

3. Auto-Scaling

   • Configure horizontal pod autoscaling based on CPU/memory utilization
   • Set appropriate minimum and maximum replica counts

Bare Metal Deployment

Prerequisites

• Ubuntu 22.04 LTS or similar server OS
• User with sudo privileges
• Firewall access for required ports

Installation Steps

1. Install Dependencies

sudo apt update
sudo apt install -y build-essential pkg-config libssl-dev git curl

2. Install Rust

curl --proto '=https' --tlsv1.2 -sSf https://sh.rustup.rs | sh
source $HOME/.cargo/env

3. Clone the Repository

git clone https://github.com/username/supernova.git
cd supernova

4. Build the Project

cargo build --release

5. Create Configuration

mkdir -p ~/.supernova/config
cp config/node.example.toml ~/.supernova/config/node.toml
# Edit the configuration file
nano ~/.supernova/config/node.toml

6. Create Systemd Service

Create a file at /etc/systemd/system/supernova.service:

[Unit]
Description=Supernova Blockchain Node
After=network.target

[Service]
Type=simple
User=YOUR_USERNAME
ExecStart=/path/to/supernova/target/release/node --config /home/YOUR_USERNAME/.supernova/config/node.toml
Restart=on-failure
LimitNOFILE=65535

[Install]
WantedBy=multi-user.target

7. Enable and Start the Service

sudo systemctl daemon-reload
sudo systemctl enable supernova
sudo systemctl start supernova

8. Check Service Status

sudo systemctl status supernova
journalctl -u supernova -f

Firewall Configuration

Open the necessary ports for Supernova:

sudo ufw allow 9333/tcp  # P2P networking
sudo ufw allow 9332/tcp  # RPC (restrict to trusted IPs in production)

Monitoring and Alerting

Prometheus and Grafana Setup

1. Configure Prometheus

Prometheus configuration example (prometheus.yml):

global:
  scrape_interval: 15s
  evaluation_interval: 15s

scrape_configs:
  - job_name: 'supernova'
    static_configs:
      - targets: ['localhost:9090']
    metrics_path: /metrics

2. Grafana Dashboards

Import the provided Supernova dashboards to Grafana:

• Blockchain Overview Dashboard (ID: 12345)
• Node Performance Dashboard (ID: 12346)
• Network Overview Dashboard (ID: 12347)

3. Setting Up Alerts

Configure AlertManager rules for critical conditions:

groups:
- name: supernova
  rules:
  - alert: NodeDown
    expr: up{job="supernova"} == 0
    for: 5m
    labels:
      severity: critical
    annotations:
      summary: "Supernova node is down"
      description: "{{ $labels.instance }} has been down for more than 5 minutes."

  - alert: HighMemoryUsage
    expr: process_resident_memory_bytes{job="supernova"} / 1024 / 1024 > 7168
    for: 10m
    labels:
      severity: warning
    annotations:
      summary: "High memory usage detected"
      description: "{{ $labels.instance }} has used more than 7GB of memory for 10 minutes."

  - alert: BlockchainStalled
    expr: increase(supernova_block_height[1h]) == 0
    for: 30m
    labels:
      severity: critical
    annotations:
      summary: "Blockchain is stalled"
      description: "No new blocks have been observed in the last 30 minutes."

Log Management

1. Configure Log Rotation

sudo nano /etc/logrotate.d/supernova

Add the following:

/var/log/supernova/*.log {
    daily
    rotate 14
    compress
    delaycompress
    notifempty
    create 0640 supernova supernova
    sharedscripts
    postrotate
        systemctl reload supernova
    endscript
}

2. Centralized Logging

For multi-node setups, consider using a centralized logging solution like ELK Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana) or Graylog.

Backup and Recovery

Automated Backup Configuration

1. Create Backup Script

#!/bin/bash
TIMESTAMP=$(date +"%Y%m%d_%H%M%S")
BACKUP_DIR="/mnt/backups/supernova"
DATA_DIR="/home/supernova/data"
RETENTION_DAYS=30

# Create backup directory if it doesn't exist
mkdir -p $BACKUP_DIR

# Create backup
tar -czf "$BACKUP_DIR/supernova_backup_$TIMESTAMP.tar.gz" -C $DATA_DIR .

# Remove old backups
find $BACKUP_DIR -name "supernova_backup_*.tar.gz" -type f -mtime +$RETENTION_DAYS -delete

2. Create Cron Job

crontab -e

Add the following line to run daily at 2 AM:

0 2 * * * /path/to/backup_script.sh

Recovery Procedure

1. Stop the Node

sudo systemctl stop supernova

2. Restore from Backup

# Remove existing data
rm -rf /home/supernova/data/*

# Restore from backup
tar -xzf /mnt/backups/supernova/supernova_backup_TIMESTAMP.tar.gz -C /home/supernova/data/

3. Restart the Node

sudo systemctl start supernova

Security Best Practices

Network Security

1. Firewall Configuration

   • Only expose necessary ports
   • Restrict RPC access to trusted IPs
   • Use VPN for remote management

2. Network Segregation

   • Use separate networks for public and private services
   • Implement proper security groups/firewall rules

System Security

1. Regular Updates

   • Keep the operating system and dependencies updated
   • Apply security patches promptly

2. Minimal Permissions

   • Run the Supernova node as a non-root user
   • Use restricted permissions for configuration and data files

3. Secure Configuration

   • Use strong authentication for RPC access
   • Disable unnecessary services and features

Operational Security

1. Regular Security Audits

   • Conduct periodic security audits
   • Monitor for suspicious activities

2. Key Management

   • Use proper key management practices
   • Rotate credentials periodically

3. Access Control

   • Implement multi-factor authentication for administrative access
   • Use the principle of least privilege

Troubleshooting

Common Issues and Solutions

1. Node Not Syncing

   • Check network connectivity
   • Verify firewall settings
   • Ensure sufficient disk space

2. High Resource Usage

   • Check for abnormal activity
   • Consider increasing resource allocation
   • Optimize configuration parameters

3. Database Corruption

   • Stop the node
   • Restore from a backup
   • If no backup is available, resync from scratch

Diagnostic Commands

# Check node status
curl -s http://localhost:9332/api/v1/node/status | jq

# View logs
journalctl -u supernova -f

# Check resource usage
top -c -p $(pgrep -f supernova)

# Check network connections
netstat -tuln | grep -E '9333|9332'

# Verify database integrity
supernova check-db --path /home/supernova/data

Upgrade Procedures

Docker Upgrade

1. Pull the Latest Image

docker pull supernova:latest

2. Stop the Current Container

docker stop supernova-node
docker rm supernova-node

3. Start a New Container with the Latest Image

docker run -d --name supernova-node \
  -p 9333:9333 -p 9332:9332 -p 9090:9090 \
  -v $(pwd)/data:/home/supernova/data \
  -v $(pwd)/config/node.toml:/home/supernova/config/default.toml \
  supernova:latest

Kubernetes Upgrade

1. Update the Helm Repository

helm repo update

2. Upgrade the Release

helm upgrade supernova supernova/supernova -f values.yaml

Bare Metal Upgrade

1. Stop the Service

sudo systemctl stop supernova

2. Backup Data

# Create a backup
tar -czf ~/supernova_backup_before_upgrade.tar.gz -C /home/supernova/data .

3. Update the Code

cd supernova
git pull
cargo build --release

4. Restart the Service

sudo systemctl start supernova

5. Monitor Logs for Issues

journalctl -u supernova -f

This deployment guide provides a comprehensive overview of various deployment options and best practices for the Supernova blockchain. For additional support, please refer to the project documentation or contact the development team.