The world's most popular Linux distribution for cloud and server deployments. LTS releases with 5+ years of support, massive community, and unmatched documentation.
Ubuntu Server is the most widely deployed Linux OS in public and private clouds. Its LTS releases provide 5 years of free security updates (10 with Ubuntu Pro), and its vast community ensures solutions for every use case.
Ubuntu LTS releases (22.04, 24.04) receive 5 years of free security patches. Extended Security Maintenance with Ubuntu Pro provides up to 10 years.
Pre-built packages for Node.js, Python, Go, Rust, Java, and every major language. apt package manager with the largest Linux software repository.
First-class Docker, LXD, and MicroK8s support. The default base image for most Docker containers. Snap packages for isolated application deployment.
Largest Linux community with comprehensive documentation, Ask Ubuntu Q&A, and thousands of tutorials. Find solutions for any problem instantly.
cloud-init support for automated provisioning. Minimal server images available. Optimized kernels for KVM virtualization environments.
AppArmor mandatory access control, automatic security updates, UFW firewall, and Livepatch for kernel updates without rebooting.
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