AWS Client VPN now supports CLI, administration controls, and faster connections
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AWS Client VPN introduces a rebuilt v6.0.x with command-line interface support, enterprise administrative controls, and faster connection establishment powered by OpenVPN3.
- CLI provides full feature parity with GUI for scripting VPN connections into automation workflows
- Enterprise administrative controls enable centralized VPN policy enforcement and user-scoped profiles
- OpenVPN3 rebuild delivers faster connection establishment across all operating systems
- GUI and CLI run concurrently with independently persisting VPN connections
- Full backward compatibility with existing AWS Client VPN endpoints; no endpoint changes required
- Available for Windows (x64/ARM), macOS (x64/ARM), and Linux (x64) with no additional charges
The updated client simplifies VPN automation and centralized device management for organizations.
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