Autobase 2.5.0 released

### 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](https://github.com/vitabaks/autobase/releases/tag/2.5.0)

### 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](https://autobase.tech)