Autobase 2.5 Released: Expert Mode and Enhanced Cloud Integrations

With the release of Autobase version 2.0, a Console (UI) was introduced to simplify cluster deployment. Now, Autobase 2.5 further enhances this with Expert Mode, unlocking advanced UI options tailored for experienced users who require greater control and flexibility.

For a comprehensive list of changes, refer to the official release notes.

Expert Mode

This mode reveals additional advanced settings for precise cluster configuration, including:

• Custom Server Type: Specify a custom server (instance) type not shown in the console list.
• Spot Instances: The ability to utilize cost-effective Spot instances.
• Volume and File System Type: Select specific storage volume and file system types.
• Custom Network: Define a custom Network/VPC.
• Databases: Add and manage databases and users.
• Connection Pools: Configure the PgBouncer connection pooler.
• Extensions: Select PostgreSQL extensions for installation.
• Backup Options: Configure detailed backup settings.
• Postgres and Kernel Parameters: Adjust PostgreSQL and underlying kernel parameters.
• Additional Settings: Configure extra options as needed.

Additionally, for the 'Your Own Machines' deployment mode, Expert Mode provides:

• Convert Standalone to HA: Transform an existing PostgreSQL installation into a full High Availability (HA) cluster.
• DCS Options: Choose the Distributed Consensus Store (DCS) type (etcd or Consul), deploy new nodes, or integrate an existing DCS cluster.
• Load Balancer Options: Decide whether to deploy HAProxy on database nodes or dedicated servers.
• Custom Data Directory: Define a custom path for the PostgreSQL data directory.

YAML Tab

A new YAML editor has been added, enabling users to specify any parameters previously accessible only through command-line mode directly within the UI.

New Cloud Instance Support

• Hetzner Cloud Instances: Inserts updated pricing and specifications for various Hetzner instance types, including ARM-based instances.
• AWS and GCP Instances: Upgraded compute instances to the 4th-generation Intel Sapphire Rapids series (AWS: m7, GCP: c3).
• IOPS and Throughput Options for AWS EBS Volumes: Introduces configurable IOPS and throughput parameters for EBS volumes in AWS.
• Ansible 12 Support: Added compatibility with Ansible version 12.

About Autobase

Autobase for PostgreSQL® is an open-source alternative to cloud-managed databases (DBaaS). It empowers users to deploy and manage production-grade, highly available PostgreSQL clusters with ease. Autobase simplifies operations, reduces infrastructure costs, and brings powerful automation to your team, even without deep DBA expertise. It automates deployment, failover, backups, restores, upgrades, scaling, and more—eliminating the need for manual database management.

For more information, visit the official Autobase website: https://autobase.tech