Samba 4.3.1 Ships with UCS 4.1
The UCS 4.1 release includes the recent Samba version 4.3.1. In this article, I like to address the improvements and new features of this Samba update and their implementation in UCS 4.1.
Self Service to Reset Password in UCS 4.1
With Version 4.1 of Univention Corporate Server Univention is integrating a service into Univention Corporate Server which makes life easier for users and administrators alike: the Univention Self Service modules. These allow users to change their saved passwords autonomously (without administrator involvement).
KIX4OTRS updated to version 6.1.11
KIX4OTRS is now available for UCS 4.1 and UCS 4.0-4 in version 6.1.11 and brings some regular updates.
UCS 3.2-8: Eighth point release available
With UCS 3.2-8, the eighth point release of Univention Corporate Server (UCS) in now directly available as an update for UCS or as an update ISO image to download. It includes all errata updates issued for UCS 3.2-7.
EGroupware updated in the App Center
The latest version 14.3.20151110 of the collaboration solution EGroupware for UCS 3.2, 4.0, and 4.1 is now availabe in the Univention App Center.
Updated Version of OX App Suite in the Univention App Center
OX App Suite was updated to version 7.8.0-6-ucs3 and is now available to download in the Univention App Center.
Release of UCS 4.1 with Docker, Single Sign-On Mechanism and Two-Factor Authentication
The release 4.1 of Univention Corporate Server brings some new important features for even more secure and convenient use. For example, the Univention App Center now also supports apps which use the container technology Docker. Also new is the integrated global single sign-on mechanism which can be rendered even more secure via the use of two-factor authentication. Another particular highlight are self-service mechanisms whereby users can reset their passwords autonomously.
UCS 4.1: New release brings integration of Docker and single sign-on
Cautious Modifications for Added Application and User Security
Bremen, November 17, 2015. With Version 4.1, Univention is now equipping its server operating and management platform Univention Corporate Server (UCS) with new important features for even more secure and convenient use. For example, in order to guarantee even higher security and separation in operation, the App Center integrated in UCS now also supports apps which use the container technology Docker. Manufacturers of applications available in the App Center also benefit from the global single sign-on mechanism recently integrated in UCS, which can be rendered even more secure via the use of two-factor authentication. The self-service mechanisms whereby users can reset their passwords autonomously are another particular highlight.
Many New Updates in the Univention App Center
The following updates were uploaded in the Univention App Center within the last week:
New in UCS 4.1: Docker Apps for the Univention App Center
Version 4.1 of Univention Corporate Server supports Docker Apps from within the App Center. However, firstly lets have a look back on how the App Center has developed over the last years to better explain the reasons why we decided to support Docker. Afterwards, we will have a quick look at the technical details of the implementation within UCS before discussing what the advantages for app vendors and, most importantly, users are. Lastly, I will be happy to give a quick peek into what the future has in store for the App Center.