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title: "Ubuntu Pro & Ubuntu on AWS Outposts\n    | Ubuntu"
description: The most popular Operating System in the public cloud, running on your
  premises with a consistent AWS experience.
url: https://ubuntu.com/aws/outposts?format=md
keywords: index, follow
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# Ubuntu on AWS Outposts

The most popular operating system in AWS, running on your premises with a consistent hybrid
experience.

Security, compliance, and support available for all enterprise scenarios.

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[Talk to us about Ubuntu on AWS Outposts](https://ubuntu.com/aws/contact-us)

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## Choose the right Ubuntu for you

Select between the standard Ubuntu Server and the Pro edition, which includes expanded security, compliance, and AWS integration:

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### Ubuntu

Free to use

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* AWS service ready solution for AWS Outposts
* AWS-optimized kernel and userspace components built from the latest releases
* Broad set of open source application components available for development
* Security patches for the kernel and key infrastructure components
* Updates mirrored and images published in all AWS regions worldwide
* 5-year lifetime

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[Launch Ubuntu Server 24.04 LTS](https://aws.amazon.com/marketplace/pp/prodview-s4zvkzmlirbga)

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### Ubuntu Pro for AWS

From $0.001/hour (Equivalent to $9/year)

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* AWS service ready solution for AWS Outposts
* Includes all Ubuntu optimizations and updates of the free version
* Expanded security covering application components delivered with Ubuntu, including Apache Kafka, NGINX, MongoDB, Redis, and PostgreSQL
* Kernel live patching for instant security and longer uptimes
* FIPS 140-3 and CC-EAL certified components
* Up to 15-year lifetime

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* [Launch Ubuntu Pro 24.04 LTS](https://aws.amazon.com/marketplace/pp/prodview-kbkyvwyqubv2g)
* [More about Ubuntu Pro for AWS ›](https://ubuntu.com/aws/pro)

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## Features

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### Optimized

Ubuntu on AWS Outposts runs on an AWS-optimized kernel, which includes improved device drivers, like [ENA](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/AWSEC2/latest/UserGuide/enhanced-networking-ena.html), and out-of-the-box support for accelerators like GPUs. This means faster instance starts and better runtime performance for your workloads.

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### Security built in

Our security teams track alerts 24/7 and release- patches to system components and applications continuously. Canonical operates a worldwide distribution network ensuring that package updates are delivered in-region quickly.

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### Compliance ready

Ubuntu Pro for AWS offers long term maintenance, compliance (FIPS, CIS), expanded security coverage and optional 24/7 support; covering any extra requirements you have for your on-premises workloads.

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## Get Ubuntu on AWS now:

AMD64

ARM64

* [24.04 LTS ›](https://aws.amazon.com/marketplace/pp/prodview-s4zvkzmlirbga)
* [22.04 LTS ›](https://aws.amazon.com/marketplace/pp/prodview-f2if34z3a4e3i)
* [20.04 LTS ›](https://aws.amazon.com/marketplace/pp/prodview-iftkyuwv2sjxi)

* [24.04 LTS ›](https://aws.amazon.com/marketplace/pp/prodview-ppkztkiaeuede)
* [22.04 LTS ›](https://aws.amazon.com/marketplace/pp/prodview-l7oree6b32tde)
* [20.04 LTS ›](https://aws.amazon.com/marketplace/pp/prodview-fzujhxzys54w6)

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## Get Ubuntu Pro on AWS now:

AMD64

ARM64

* [24.04 LTS ›](https://aws.amazon.com/marketplace/pp/prodview-kbkyvwyqubv2g)
* [22.04 LTS ›](https://aws.amazon.com/marketplace/pp/prodview-dxdx74ozlxsl2)
* [20.04 LTS ›](https://aws.amazon.com/marketplace/pp/prodview-ngmnrama2krsg)
* [18.04 LTS ›](https://aws.amazon.com/marketplace/pp/prodview-322njmk4u5jam)
* [18.04 FIPS LTS ›](https://aws.amazon.com/marketplace/pp/prodview-pfsgbblavhjc4)
* [16.04 LTS ›](https://aws.amazon.com/marketplace/pp/prodview-vmuff4yhmwfna)
* [16.04 FIPS LTS ›](https://aws.amazon.com/marketplace/pp/prodview-wzhyxs72ie52u)

* [24.04 LTS ›](https://aws.amazon.com/marketplace/pp/prodview-sqzrozpuvycoy)
* [22.04 LTS ›](https://aws.amazon.com/marketplace/pp/prodview-6mbxuppzbkdoe)
* [20.04 LTS ›](https://aws.amazon.com/marketplace/pp/prodview-5ro6tr7t2dnfu)
* [18.04 LTS ›](https://aws.amazon.com/marketplace/pp/prodview-5daaremvkenwg)

[Learn more about Ubuntu Pro ›](https://ubuntu.com/aws/pro)

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## Launching Ubuntu on AWS Outposts

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   ### Select the region your AWS Outpost is attached
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   ### Select the Ubuntu version you want to launch

   Launch an EC2 instance and select Ubuntu from the instance launch quickstart, or visit the marketplace for more Ubuntu options.
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   ### Select the subnet of VPC your AWS Outposts resides

   When configuring the instance launch, make sure to select the network for your Outpost, and your instance will automatically be launched.