Release of UCS 4.1 with Docker, Single Sign-On + 2F Authentication

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Univention published UCS 4.1 with important new features.

Most important innovations are:

  • Support of Docker-based apps in the Univention App Center
  • Single sign-on in the UCS management system via SAML technology
  • Even safer login process via optional two-factor authentication
  • User self-service for the password reset
  • Usability improvements and more transparent interface for the App Center
  • Technical basis: Linux longterm kernel 4.1.12, OpenLDAP version 2.4.42 and Samba 4.3.1

The new UCS version 4.1 is available online to download for free as VM or ISO image.

There is also an online demo available.

More about the new features in the Univention blog articles about Docker, Single Sign-On and Two-Factor Authentication.