Canonical has announced the availability of Ubuntu Pro on the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2) console. Ubuntu Pro is a premium version of the popular Linux distribution that includes additional security, compliance, and performance features.
The availability of Ubuntu Pro on the AWS EC2 console provides the below advantages,
- Provides users with a simple and streamlined way to access and deploy the operating system.
- Users can select Ubuntu Pro when launching EC2 instances, and they will be able to take advantage of the additional features offered by the distribution, such as kernel livepatching, FIPS 140-2 compliance, and enhanced security features.
Ubuntu Pro on AWS is designed to meet the needs of enterprises and organizations that require a secure and compliant operating system for their workloads. The company also notes that Ubuntu Pro on AWS is fully supported, and users can access professional support and services from Canonical if needed.
The availability of Ubuntu Pro on the AWS EC2 console is a significant development for Ubuntu and Linux users, as it provides a more accessible and integrated way to access the premium features of the distribution.
