What's new in Octopus Deploy 2.6

Octopus Deploy 2.6, now in pre-release, introduces a range of new features aimed at streamlining deployment processes, with a significant focus on the Lifecycles feature, which allows for enhanced control over the progression and automation of deployments to various environments. Lifecycles enable users to specify deployment sequences, automate releases, and enforce retention policies, offering a robust framework for managing development and production environments. Additionally, the release improves deployment efficiency with features such as parallel step execution, 5x faster package uploads through streaming, and skipping offline machines to avoid deployment interruptions. The update also includes enhancements like SNI support and a refined interface for better project management and visibility, reflecting feedback from users to enhance the overall functionality and user experience of Octopus Deploy.