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 operating system.
I propose adding the following to the Dashboard:
- 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.
These warnings should include links to support articles explaining the risks and offering steps to update or migrate the server to a supported version.
Adding these color-coded warnings will help administrators stay informed and take action before encountering major problems due to unsupported operating systems.
Maarten
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Thank you for your input! We will consider this functionality in upcoming releases if it becomes popular.
Everyone, please continue voting for this feature if you consider it important.
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Maarten
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As an additional improvement, Plesk could consider using the API from https://endoflife.date/ to retrieve the status and end-of-life information for operating systems and MariaDB/MySQL. This would automate the process of keeping track of supported versions and ensure administrators receive timely warnings.