Virtuozzo Application Platform 8.0.2
This document is preliminary and subject to change.
In this document, you will find all of the new features, enhancements and visible changes included to the Virtuozzo PaaS 8.0.2 release.
SSH Key Types Support
Added ECDSA key type support and restricted the addition of the DSA keysLearn more
Extended Environment Metadata
Provided a new metadata field for additional environment informationLearn more
Custom Data in Cloud Scripting Response
Implemented an additional field to return custom data when executing API commands via Cloud ScriptingLearn more
SSL Installation Error Description
Extended the error description for the SSL installation failure operationLearn more
API Changes
Listed all the changes to the public platform API in the current releaseLearn more
Software Stack Versions
Actualized list of supported OS templates and software stack versionsLearn more
Fixes Compatible with Prior Versions
Bug fixes implemented in the current release and integrated into the previous platform versions through the appropriate patchesLearn more
SSH Key Types Support
The ECDSA key type is rapidly gaining popularity as an alternative to the standard RSA keys. As a result of such a growing demand, the platform implements support of this new SSH key type in the current 8.0.2 PaaS version. Additionally, the deprecated ssh-dss (DSA) public key algorithm is now explicitly forbidden instead of just being recommended against. The platform will show a warning about insufficient security level when trying to add a DSA key. However, the already existing keys will not be affected in any way.
Currently, the platform supports the following SSH key types:
- ECDSA
- EdDSA
- RSA
Extended Environment Metadata
Each environment on the platform has its common information stored via the dedicated JSON file. Such implementation simplifies various internal processes by allowing PaaS to get the required data quickly. Additionally, this data is utilized during the environment export operation. In the current platform upgrade, environments’ metadata was extended with a JSON field for various additional information (e.g. ProjectName or ProjectScope).
Custom Data in Cloud Scripting Response
Cloud Scripting is a platform-dedicated programming language developed for application packaging, operation automation, and complex CI/CD flows integration. This powerful automation tool implements popular solutions such as the Let’s Encrypt add-on or various auto-clusters. It can also be utilized by platform end-users to automate their own operations.
In the current 8.0.2 PaaS release, the ability to return custom data with the API request response was implemented. For example, it is used to add information on the skipped domains to the Let’s Encrypt add-on installation response.
SSL Installation Error Description
The platform offers multiple ways of working with the SSL security protocol for establishing an encrypted connection between environments and the web. However, sometimes the certificate installation fails without providing a user with a clear description of the issue. In order to help our customers, the non-descriptive “SSL installed with Error!” message was replaced with a more detailed response that is based on the actually occurred problem.
API Changes
Below, you can find a list of all changes to the public API in the 8.0.2 platform version (compared to the preceding 7.3 ones):
- added new methods to the environment > control service that allow adding and managing custom data in the environment – AddEnvProperty, RemoveEnvProperty, ApplyEnvProperty, GetEnvProperty
Fixes Compatible with Prior Versions
Below, you can find the fixes that were implemented in the Virtuozzo Application Platform 8.0.2 release and also integrated into previous platform versions by means of the appropriate patches.
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Software Stack Versions
The software stack provisioning process is independent of the platform release, which allows new software solutions to be delivered as soon as they are ready. However, due to the necessity to adapt and test new stack versions, there is a small delay between software release by its respective upstream maintainer and integration into Virtuozzo Application Platform.
The most accurate and up-to-date list of the certified software stack versions can be found on the dedicated documentation page.
