Overview

Ubuntu Pro is a premium offering from Canonical, designed to provide advanced security and compliance for businesses and development teams. It builds upon the foundation of Ubuntu, a widely used open-source operating system, and offers extended features like enhanced security patches, FIPS certification, and access to live kernel patching. Ubuntu Pro is ideal for enterprises, developers, and teams who need a secure, scalable, and reliable platform to build applications and run workloads with greater compliance and security standards.

Features and Capabilities

• Extended Security Maintenance (ESM): Provides extended support and security patches for critical Ubuntu packages.
• FIPS 140-2 Compliance: Ensures cryptographic security compliance required in various industries.
• Live Kernel Patching: Allows kernel updates without rebooting, ensuring minimal downtime.
• 24/7 Security Updates: Automated patching to ensure systems are always protected from vulnerabilities.
• Compliance and Certification: Provides FIPS 140-2 and Common Criteria certifications for enterprise-level needs.
• Pro Support: Access to priority support, including security notifications and troubleshooting assistance.
• Multi-architecture Support: Available for x86, ARM, and other architectures to suit diverse environments.
• Integrated Monitoring: Includes system and performance monitoring for improved visibility into resource usage.
• Optional Azure Integration: Enhanced with features for better integration with Microsoft Azure environments.