### 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)
