UTunnel Ubuntu 24.04 Image Live on DigitalOcean Marketplace

UTunnel Secure Access has released an upgraded version of its DigitalOcean Marketplace image, now featuring support for the latest Ubuntu 24.04 LTS. This update ensures a faster, more reliable, and streamlined Access Gateway deployment experience for users leveraging the most recent Ubuntu ecosystem.

With improved automation, enhanced integration, and support for the latest LTS release, this update marks a significant step forward for DigitalOcean users seeking a hassle-free VPN solution.

Evolution of UTunnel on DigitalOcean Marketplace

UTunnel initially launched on the DigitalOcean Marketplace with support for Ubuntu 18.04, providing a stable and secure environment for VPN deployment. Over time, UTunnel has continuously evolved, incorporating support for newer Ubuntu LTS versions, including Ubuntu 20.04, and now the latest Ubuntu 24.04. Each upgrade in the DigitalOcean Marketplace ensures that users benefit from the latest security patches, performance improvements, and system enhancements while maintaining a seamless deployment experience.

By staying aligned with DigitalOcean’s ecosystem, UTunnel ensures that users can always deploy a reliable and secure VPN gateway with minimal effort. This progression highlights UTunnel’s commitment to offering an optimized cloud-based VPN solution that integrates smoothly within DigitalOcean’s infrastructure.

Enhanced Support for Ubuntu 24.04

With this release, UTunnel extends its robust support to the Ubuntu 24.04 LTS version, enabling users to deploy a VPN gateway using the newest Ubuntu environment. The updated image brings greater efficiency and security, ensuring compatibility with the latest security patches and system improvements.

The automated deployment continues to simplify gateway provisioning on DigitalOcean by eliminating the need for manual package installations or post-deployment configurations. Users can now enjoy a seamless setup experience, reducing time spent on manual adjustments and minimizing configuration errors.

Improved Speed and Automation

The highlight of this update is a refined installation script tailored for Ubuntu 24.04. Upon Droplet launch, this script automates the entire Access Gateway setup, handling:

• Package installation
• Firewall configuration
• Service registration

This automation significantly cuts down deployment time and reduces the potential for errors, making it an ideal solution for IT teams and businesses seeking a quick and efficient VPN deployment process.
Users only need to launch the Droplet and apply their registration token to bring the VPN gateway online. Within minutes, the server is ready to accept secure VPN connections, with zero manual intervention required—a huge plus for teams managing multiple environments or users less familiar with command-line operations.

Strengthened DigitalOcean Integration

This release is another step in UTunnel’s ongoing effort to offer seamless integration with DigitalOcean infrastructure. The Ubuntu 24.04-based deployment ensures:

• Faster and easier server provisioning with one-click deployment
• Full compatibility with the latest Ubuntu LTS stack for enhanced stability
• Minimal setup errors thanks to fully automated installation scripts
• A reliable and scalable VPN gateway solution tailored for businesses and remote teams

By integrating deeper with DigitalOcean’s robust cloud infrastructure, UTunnel allows businesses to leverage scalable, secure, and cost-effective VPN solutions without the usual complexities of self-hosted VPN setups.

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