Database Service Update Model
In order to keep the Database service performing at its peak, Liferay is introducing a new system that will automatically update the Database service to a minimum version defined by Liferay Cloud. See below for more details.
4/7/26 10:16 PM
Summary
The importance of the Database service can easily fade into the background until the critical moment when data availability is impacted. If you’ve ever experienced specific queries slowing your application down to a halt, you know how important it is to have a well-maintained database. Today, Liferay Cloud’s Database service relies on manual builds and deployments to update the service image version. While this provides flexibility, it can lead to projects running outdated Database versions, potentially missing out on critical fixes, performance enhancements, and security updates.
In order to keep the Database service performing at its peak, we’re introducing a new system that will automatically update it to a minimum version defined by Liferay Cloud.
Details
Liferay Cloud will set a minimum required Database service version from time to time. New deployments containing a Database version below the minimum version will automatically be overridden. Existing deployments containing a Database version below the minimum version will automatically be updated during a designated maintenance window. You can always deploy a different Database version, provided it is equal to or higher than the minimum version.
Note: Updates to existing deployments may cause disruptions to your database operations. If this happens, the database service may show as temporarily unavailable in the Console. The service should recover automatically or you can restart the database service manually.
Benefits
- Automatic Updates: Liferay Cloud will automatically update your Database service to the latest minimum version, removing the need to manually manage your Database service version.
- Enhanced Reliability: By automatically upgrading to the minimum version, you can rest easy knowing that your Database service will always get critical fixes and security updates from Liferay Cloud.
- Rollback Flexibility: If there is a conflict with your specific environment, let us know. Liferay can adjust the minimum version per individual environment in the event of an issue. Please submit a ticket if you experience an issue with the minimum version and need it reverted.
Schedule
The initial rollout of this new system will follow the two phases below, and then continue as standard practice moving forward. Your environment can be updated at any time between the dates listed below.
Phase 1 - February 27, 2026 to April 03, 2026
- New deployments containing a Database service image below the minimum version will automatically be overridden with the minimum version 5.10.0.
Phase 2 - April 03, 2026 to May 08, 2026.
- New deployments containing a Database service image below the minimum version will automatically be overridden with the minimum version 5.11.0.
Additional Information
If you encounter any issues, please submit a ticket and Liferay Support will be happy to assist.