How do I deploy Apache Age on Railway?

You can deploy Apache Age on Railway by clicking the "Deploy Now" button on this page. Railway will automatically set up all the necessary services and configurations for you.

What are the system requirements?

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Is this template free to use?

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Can I customize this template?

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How do I get support for this template?

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Deploy and Host Apache Age on Railway

Apache AGE is an extension for PostgreSQL that enables users to leverage a graph database on top of the existing relational databases. AGE is an acronym for A Graph Extension and is inspired by Bitnine's AgensGraph, a multi-model database fork of PostgreSQL. The basic principle of the project is to create a single storage that handles both the relational and graph data model so that the users can use the standard ANSI SQL along with openCypher, one of the most popular graph query languages today. There is a strong need for cohesive, easy-to-implement multi-model databases. As an extension of PostgreSQL, AGE supports all the functionalities and features of PostgreSQL while also offering a graph model to boot.

Overview

Apache AGE is:

Powerful: adds graph database support to the already popular PostgreSQL database: PostgreSQL is used by organizations including Apple, Spotify, and NASA.
Flexible: allows you to perform openCypher queries, which makes complex queries much easier to write. It also enables querying multiple graphs at the same time.
Intelligent: allows you to perform graph queries that are the basis for many next-level web services such as fraud detection, master data management, product recommendations, identity and relationship management, experience personalization, knowledge management, and more.

About Hosting Apache Age

Hosting Apache AGE provides a graph database layer built on top of PostgreSQL Global Development Group’s PostgreSQL, enabling you to run Cypher queries alongside standard SQL in a single database engine. Deploying Apache AGE involves provisioning a compatible PostgreSQL server, installing and enabling the AGE extension, and configuring graph schemas within your database. AGE leverages PostgreSQL’s core strengths, including connection handling, transaction management, indexing, and query optimization, while adding graph traversal and pattern-matching capabilities.

Production deployments benefit from scalable CPU, RAM, and storage resources to support complex graph workloads. Secure hosting includes SSL encryption, role-based authentication, and controlled network access. Railway provides operational best practices such as automated backups, monitoring, logging, and high availability configurations ensure reliability and performance for graph-enabled applications running on Apache AGE.

Common Use Cases

Cypher Query: supports graph query language
Hybrid Querying: enables SQL and/or Cypher
Querying: enables multiple graphs
Hierarchical: graph label organization
Property Indexes: on both vertices(nodes) and edges
Full PostgreSQL: supports PG features

Dependencies for Apache Age Hosting

Apache Age Docker Image

Deployment Dependencies

Apache Age Docker Image

Why Deploy apache-age on Railway?

Railway is a singular platform to deploy your infrastructure stack. Railway will host your infrastructure so you don't have to deal with configuration, while allowing you to vertically and horizontally scale it.

By deploying apache-age on Railway, you are one step closer to supporting a complete full-stack application with minimal burden. Host your servers, databases, AI agents, and more on Railway.