Dear Octopus Cloud Community,
We’re excited to share that our latest Octopus Cloud platform update is now live. This release focuses on three core pillars: stronger security, smarter automation, and broader cloud and infrastructure support.
Strengthened Security & Access
We’ve upgraded the security foundation of the platform to better protect your environment and data.
- Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA): MFA via email and authenticator apps adds an extra layer of protection for your Octopus Cloud account.
- Encrypted Data by Default: Inventory and Metering databases are now encrypted by default to safeguard sensitive information.
- LDAP Integration: In addition to Microsoft Entra ID, we now support Active Directory member login to OC View via LDAP.
Smarter Data & Reporting
We’ve made it easier to understand your license position and act on aging assets faster.
- Software End of Life (EOL) Tracking: Automatically track aging assets with EOL alerts and warnings so you can proactively plan replacements or renewals.
- ELP Reporting: New Effective License Position reporting per period gives you a clearer, time-based view of your compliance posture.
- Performance Improvements: Faster widget calculations and optimized data imports mean less waiting for reports and more time acting on them.
Expanded Infrastructure & Cloud Support
We continue to expand support for the platforms you rely on.
- Cloud & Virtualization:
- Azure: Critical alert coverage for Azure resources.
- Proxmox: UUID retrieval for improved asset identification.
- OpenStack: Domain Name support for better mapping and context.
- VMware:
- vCenter 8+: Scan issues affecting vCenter 8+ environments have been resolved for more reliable data collection.
What’s Coming Next
We’re already working on the next round of enhancements:
- Deeper Azure Integration: More detailed insights from Azure to help you make better, data-driven decisions around cost, risk, and optimization.
- New Access Control System: A completely redesigned authorization model in OC View for more precise access control, so users only see and do what they are permitted to.
- Network Scan via Hypervisor: Deploy OC Collector directly through your hypervisor platform to collect data without additional network complexity.
If you have any questions about implementing these new features—such as configuring MFA, setting up EOL alerts, or enabling the new reporting capabilities—please reach out to support@octopus.cloud.
We’re here to help you get the most out of Octopus Cloud.
