Ubuntu

January 24, 2024 | seedling, permanent

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URL Ubuntu (ʊˈbʊntuː i uu-BUUN-too) is a Linux distribution based on Debian and composed mostly of free and open-source software. Ubuntu is officially released in multiple editions:

Desktop,[12]
Server,[13] and
Core[14] for Internet of things devices[15] and robots.[16][17]

All of the editions can run on a computer alone, or in a virtual machine.[18] Ubuntu is a popular operating system for cloud computing, with support for OpenStack.[19] Ubuntu’s default desktop changed back from the in-house Unity to GNOME after nearly 6.5 years in 2017 upon the release of version

Ubuntu is developed by the *British company Canonical* ,[23] and a community of other developers, under a meritocratic governance model.[8][24]

Canonical provides security updates and support for each Ubuntu release, starting from the release date until the release reaches its designated end-of-life (EOL) date.
Canonical generates revenue through the sale of premium services related to Ubuntu and donations from those who download the Ubuntu software.

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PAID SUPPORT FROM CANONICAL #

Another extremely valid reason to choose Ubuntu over Debian is the availability of paid support from Canonical. The corporate IT world lives and breathes on support contracts. Having this level of support available makes the business decision of choosing Ubuntu make perfect sense.

Now, for the servers I deploy and the way I deploy them, I don’t need a predictable release cycle and I don’t need paid support. What I do care about when deciding between Debian vs Ubuntu Server is ref

Pro packages #

https://ubuntu.com/pro Like Red Hat they too have support for paid version for 10 years.

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Open Source Security #

Ubuntu Pro #

Ubuntu Pro is more than just Linux. It provides security and compliance for the full stack.

Secure your open source apps #

Patch the full stack, from kernel to library and applications, for CVE compliance.
Governments and auditors certify Ubuntu for FedRAMP, FISMA and HITECH.

Features #

10 year security maintenance and CVE Patching #

Kernel Livepatch #

Allows for 24/7 patching with no downtime.

Extended security for infrastructure and applications #

FIPS 140-2 cryptographic modules #

Certified by NIST

Common Criteria EAL2 #

ISO/IEC IS 15408 validated by CSEC

DISA/STIG hardening #

For DoD compliance

CIS profiles #

For cyber defense and malware prevention