Tutorials¶
These tutorials guide you through setting up Ubuntu on WSL and using the Ubuntu Pro for WSL application.
The Ubuntu distribution on WSL¶
Start by learning to set up a development environment with Ubuntu on WSL by building and testing a small web project.
If you are unfamiliar with Ubuntu, Windows, or WSL, this is the best place to start. It guides you step-by-step through installing WSL and Ubuntu, and the creation of a small web server in Ubuntu from Visual Studio Code running on Windows. It also has useful beginner tips, including customizing the name of the Ubuntu distro during installation.
Ubuntu Pro for WSL¶
Pro is a subscription offered by Canonical that enhances the security of Ubuntu. The Ubuntu Pro for WSL application is separate to the Ubuntu distro, and makes it easy to attach the subscription to all Ubuntu instances on a machine.
The Pro app also integrates with Landscape, making it possible to remotely manage Ubuntu instances on a Windows machine.
If you or your organization are interested in using Pro with WSL, the tutorial below will get you started by guiding you through installing the app on a Windows machine and automatically attaching your Pro subscription to Ubuntu instances.