Input Add warnings for unsupported operating systems and MySQL/MariaDB versions in the Dashboard

[Maarten]

Many Plesk users are still running outdated operating systems and unsupported versions of MySQL/MariaDB. This often leads to issues such as non-functional repositories, failed updates, or even database errors. Plesk only supports LTS versions of MySQL/MariaDB, but this isn’t always immediately clear to administrators.

Plesk recently introduced a useful Dashboard that provides administrators with an overview of their server’s status. Currently, the Dashboard displays "Server Information," including the OS version. I propose the following improvements:

1. Add a warning when the OS is approaching end-of-life:
   • Display an orange warning when the OS has 6 months or less of support remaining.
   • Display a red warning when the OS is end-of-life and no longer receives updates.
2. Display the MySQL/MariaDB version in the Dashboard and include a warning if the installed version is unsupported by Plesk.

These warnings could also include links to support articles explaining the risks and offering steps to resolve the issues.

By adding color-coded warnings, administrators can quickly assess the urgency of the situation and take appropriate action before problems occur. Does anyone else agree with this approach or have similar experiences?

 

[Maarten]

I’ve submitted a UserVoice request for this feature:

Add warnings for unsupported operating systems and MySQL/MariaDB versions in the Dashboard

Many Plesk users are still running outdated operating systems and unsupported versions of MySQL/MariaDB. This often leads to issues such as non-functional repositories, failed updates, or even database errors. Plesk only supports LTS versions of MySQL/MariaDB, but this isn’t always immediately...

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[Maarten]

Hi Sebahat.hadzhi, I've split the original UserVoice request into two separate requests as requested. Here are the links to both submissions:

Add warnings for unsupported operating systems in the Dashboard

Many Plesk users continue to run outdated operating systems, which often results in non-functional repositories, failed updates, or even security risks. While the current Dashboard displays "Server Information," including the OS version, it lacks any warnings about the support status of the...

plesk.uservoice.com

Display MySQL/MariaDB versions with warnings for unsupported versions in the Dashboard

Many users run unsupported versions of MySQL or MariaDB, leading to issues such as failed updates or database errors. Since Plesk only supports LTS versions of MySQL/MariaDB, it's important to make this clear to administrators. I propose adding the following improvements to the Dashboard: -...

plesk.uservoice.com