Introducing Autobase 2.5 — Expert Mode brings advanced configuration right into the UI.

With the release of Autobase version 2.0, we introduced the Console (UI) — a graphical interface that simplifies cluster deployment. Now, we’re adding Expert Mode, which unlocks advanced UI options tailored for experienced users who need greater control and flexibility.

What's new

See the full list of changes in the release notes

Expert Mode

This mode reveals additional advanced settings that allow 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 use Spot instances.
• Volume and file system type - Select storage volume type and file system.
• Custom network - Specify a custom Network/VPC.
• Databases - Add databases and users.
• Connection pools - Configure the PgBouncer connection pooler.
• Extensions - Select extensions to install.
• Backup options - Configure backup settings.
• Postgres and kernel parameters - Adjust PostgreSQL and kernel parameters.
• Additional settings - Configure extra options.

Additionally, for Your Own Machines mode:

• Convert standalone to HA - Transform an existing PostgreSQL installation into a full HA cluster.
• DCS options - Choose the DCS type (etcd or Consul), deploy new nodes, or use an existing DCS cluster.
• Load balancer options - Decide whether to deploy HAProxy on database nodes or on dedicated servers.
• Custom data directory - Define a custom path for the PostgreSQL data directory.

YAML tab

We added a YAML editor, allowing you to specify any parameters that were previously available only in command-line mode.

New Hetzner Cloud instances

Inserts updated pricing and specifications for various Hetzner instance types, including ARM-based instances.

New AWS and GCP instances

Upgraded compute instances to the 4th-gen 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 you 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.

Automate deployment, failover, backups, restores, upgrades, scaling, and more — eliminating the need for manual database management.

Website: https://autobase.tech