An operating system is the backbone of any computer. It’s the main interface used by millions of workers every day, so it’s no wonder that productivity can drastically increase when an operating system is secure, fast, and user-friendly. Ubuntu, one of the best alternatives to Windows or Mac, is free and open-source, which means anyone can use it for free, forever. Launched in 2004 by the UK-based company Canonical, Ubuntu has evolved over the years, and today it’s one of the most widely preferred operating systems in the world. As a result of Ubuntu’s far-reaching impact and ever-growing popularity among enterprises, Canonical is now introducing Ubuntu Pro.
What is Ubuntu Pro, and how is it different from Ubuntu?
Ubuntu Pro is the most comprehensive subscription available for open-source software security. It’s a security and maintenance subscription that offers excellent 10-year security coverage. This coverage extends not only to the operating system but also to over 23,000 applications, such as Ansible, Apache Tomcat, Apache Zookeeper, Docker, Drupal, Nagios, Node.js, phpMyAdmin, Puppet, PowerDNS, Python 2, Redis, Rust, WordPress, and many others.
What is Ubuntu Pro, and how is it different from Ubuntu?
Ubuntu Pro is the most comprehensive subscription available for open-source software security. It’s a security and maintenance subscription that offers excellent 10-year security coverage. This coverage extends not only to the operating system but also to over 23,000 applications, such as Ansible, Apache Tomcat, Apache Zookeeper, Docker, Drupal, Nagios, Node.js, phpMyAdmin, Puppet, PowerDNS, Python 2, Redis, Rust, WordPress, and many others.
This means that users get total security coverage with Ubuntu Pro. Ubuntu Pro is available for free for personal and small-business users, and offers paid subscriptions for larger enterprises. Ultimately, Ubuntu Pro offers unparalleled compliance and security benefits to open-source users.
Let’s take a look at the benefits of getting an Ubuntu Pro subscription:
- Reduce downtime and haphazard work
The Livepatch service with Ubuntu Pro allows users to install kernel updates without rebooting their servers. By applying live kernel patches for high and critical kernel vulnerabilities, upgrades can be scheduled at any preferred time, where the downtime can easily be scheduled. - Get more help with extended support
With Ubuntu Pro, users benefit from comprehensive security and maintenance updates for up to 10 years. With support for 23,000 packages included, Ubuntu Pro systems will remain secure for a longer period, and will receive timely security updates for the duration of the period. - Be compliant with Ubuntu Pro
With Ubuntu Pro, small businesses and professionals can remain compliant by using various tools required for compliance management. Ubuntu Security Guide (USG) provides best-in-class hardening and compliance standards such as CIS benchmark and DISA-STIG profiles.Ubuntu Pro users can access FIPS-certified cryptographic packages necessary for all Federal Government agencies as well as organisations operating under compliance regimes like FedRAMP, HIPAA, and PCI-DSS.
To learn more about Ubuntu Pro, read and download the whitepaper-
https://ubuntu.com/engage/ensure-security-and-uptime-when-patching-linux-vulnerabilities?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=7014K000000QHyUQAW
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