Database Server Type
This week we have launched a new server type called “Database server”, this allows you to create a database specific server for other servers to connect with. Currently we support MySQL & MariaDB, and we are working on MongoDB and PostgreSQL support.
This is also a step forward towards the second version on our roadmap of loadbalancing (https://trello.com/c/zq5xVF2r/115-database-high-availability-follow-up) where it will be possible to load balance database servers and sync them between each other.
You can create a database server by creating a server like normal, and selecting “Database Server” in the type dropdown.
![](https://ploi.io/storage/60/Screen-Shot-2019-06-19-11-07-18.png)
Server Updates
You might of already seen it, we are now displaying any open updates on the server cards and server list view.
![](https://ploi.io/storage/61/image.png)
Whenever you see any open updates you can update these by running apt-get update && apt-get upgrade in your server. You will have to re-test server connection in Ploi to refresh the label. It might be possible that not all updates have been done, this is because some packages are not upgradable by apt-get upgrade. You will need to run apt-get dist-upgrade and answer a few questions (config files which might change).
If you have any suggestions for any other server types (like worker servers for example), do let us know!