Great news! You can now deploy a Zero Trust VPN with encrypted access for your IBM Cloud virtual private cloud (VPC) applications and business networks.
One of the core advantages of using Access Server is the ability to deploy on your own terms — whether you prefer a virtual machine or on-premises hardware. However, until now, if you preferred to use IBM Cloud, you faced additional steps in deployment. To address that challenge, OpenVPN is pleased to share that we are now listed in the IBM Cloud Marketplace. Users can easily deploy Access Server in minutes directly through IBM Cloud with a Bring Your Own License (BYOL) model.
Key benefits of Access Server BYOL on IBM Cloud
Access Server on IBM Cloud allows you to interconnect your VPCs, remote sites, and IoT devices — all while minimizing security breaches and protecting sensitive data. With Access Server on IBM Cloud, you can enable granular access controls and Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) through least privilege enforcement, device identity verification, and more.
Working with IBM Cloud, you choose from one of their services to run on virtualized hardware. By using the Access Server offering in their marketplace, you can launch a VPN hosted in the cloud with the following benefits:
- Quickly extend your virtual private cloud networking to remote users and other sites.
- Create hub-and-spoke network topology, site-to-site, user-to-cloud, and various other secure VPN connections.
- Provide secure remote access to applications deployed on your cloud platform.
- Choose between a monthly or yearly subscription and your exact number of connections, ensuring you only pay for what you need.
- When you purchase through OpenVPN, you can agree to automatic renewals and modify your renewal settings any time.
- Share one activation key among multiple Access Servers and adjust the number of associated connections at will.
How to use Access Server for a Zero Trust VPN on IBM Cloud
Whether you have Linux knowledge or not, you can simplify setup and save time with Access Server BYOL. Automate VPN deployment to your IBM Cloud VPC with Terraform to get Access Server up and running quickly.
Recommended tutorial: How to Install Access Server on IBM Cloud
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Step 1: Create an OpenVPN account, and get an activation key. Click IBM Cloud to go to their marketplace and deploy Access Server with Terraform. NOTE: If you don't already have one, you need to create an SSH key for connecting to your deployed Access Server. |
Step 2: Log in to your Admin Web UI to manage your Access Server configuration, including network settings, access controls, and more. Use Activation Manager to activate your subscription activation key.
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Step 3: Connect to your Access Server to access the applications and services on that network with the OpenVPN Connect client.
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Get started with Access Server BYOL for IBM Cloud
For IT administrators managing a diverse cloud infrastructure, Access Server BYOL for IBM Cloud offers a seamless way to deploy a Zero Trust VPN on your preferred cloud network. Get ready to save time, scale your VPN capacity, and meet evolving business needs. With no increase in tech stack complexity and no need to manage multiple vendors, IT teams can ensure secure, zero-trust remote access, site-to-site connectivity, and SaaS security with minimal disruption.
Ready to get started? Learn more about Access Server BYOL for IBM Cloud here.