With an optimised Ubuntu GCP kernel built in collaboration between Google and Canonical to deliver the very best performance on the Google Cloud hypervisor, Ubuntu is a popular Linux OS on GCP for virtual machine and container workloads. Today, Ubuntu powers more mission-critical cloud workloads than any other operating system.
Vendor
Canonical
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Overview
Ubuntu on Google Cloud provides an optimized, secure, and scalable cloud environment for deploying applications. It supports various workloads, offering the latest features for cloud-native application development. The service includes regular security patches, and users can choose between Ubuntu LTS and Pro editions. It benefits from Google Cloud's advanced infrastructure and security, making it an excellent choice for enterprises and developers working with open-source technologies.
Features and Capabilities
- Optimized kernel for Google Cloud environment
- Free Ubuntu LTS or Pro version with additional security
- Kernel live patching and enhanced compliance
- Supports cloud-native application development
- Integration with Google Cloud security tools
- Regular security updates and open-source patches
- Compatibility with server apps like Apache Kafka and PostgreSQL
- Scalable for small to enterprise-level workloads