Optimised Ubuntu
on public clouds

Ubuntu builds optimised and certified images of Ubuntu Server for partners like Amazon AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, IBM Cloud and Oracle Cloud.

  • 5 years of maintenance and security updates with Ubuntu LTS
  • Free from licence fees, regardless of how many images you run

Ubuntu Pro

Ubuntu Pro expands Ubuntu Server to provide enterprise-grade support, security and compliance on top of Ubuntu LTS.

  • 10 years of maintenance and security updates for over 25,000 packages
  • Kernel security updates applied without reboot with Livepatch
  • FIPS certified components and compliance profiles such as CIS and DISA-STIG

Select your
platform

IBM Cloud

Please contact us to purchase an Ubuntu Pro subscription that you can attach to your IBM Cloud instance.

Oracle Cloud

Please contact us to purchase an Ubuntu Pro subscription that you can attach to your Oracle Cloud Infrastructure instance.

Resources

Ubuntu Server documentation

The Ubuntu Server documentation, curated by community and Ubuntu developers.

Ask Ubuntu

Stuck somewhere? Get your Ubuntu questions answered by power users.

Community Discourse

Jion the Ubuntu on Public Clouds community and make your voice heard.

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