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  Ubuntu is the operating system platform of choice for Azure, powering innovation on public cloud in environments ranging from dev/test to mission-critical production. Run Ubuntu on Azure, benefit from our worldwide mirroring and publication and talk to Canonical about how we can help optimise your cloud workloads.
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          <h1>Ubuntu on Azure</h1>
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          <p>Canonical produces official Ubuntu images on Microsoft Azure with continuous updates to ensure security and stability from the moment your machines and containers launch.</p>
          <p>Microsoft works closely with Canonical to optimize Ubuntu images on Microsoft Azure and ensure Ubuntu supports the latest cloud features as these are released. Today, Ubuntu powers a large number of mission-critical workloads on Azure.</p>
          <p>Beyond Ubuntu, Canonical also offers Charmed Apps on Microsoft Azure, enabling hybrid environments.</p>
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          <a href="https://azuremarketplace.microsoft.com/en-us/marketplace/apps/canonical.ubuntu-24_04-lts?tab=Overview" class="p-button--positive">Launch Ubuntu 24.04 on Azure</a>
          <a href="/azure/contact-us" class="js-invoke-modal">Talk to us about Ubuntu on Azure&nbsp;&rsaquo;</a>
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        <h2>Why choose Ubuntu on Azure?</h2>
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          <li class="p-list__item is-ticked">Azure-optimized kernel built from the latest releases</li>
          <li class="p-list__item is-ticked">Broad set of open source application components</li>
          <li class="p-list__item is-ticked">Security patches for the kernel and key infrastructure</li>
          <li class="p-list__item is-ticked">Optional 12-year expanded security and compliance</li>
          <li class="p-list__item is-ticked">Continuous updates in all Azure regions worldwide</li>
          <li class="p-list__item is-ticked">Availability of confidential VMs</li>
          <li class="p-list__item is-ticked">All available on Ubuntu and Ubuntu Pro</li>
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          Select between the standard Ubuntu Server and the Pro edition, which includes expanded security, compliance and Azure integration:
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            <h3>Ubuntu LTS Server</h3>
            <p class="p-heading--4">Free to use</p>
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            <li class="p-list__item is-ticked">Security patches for the kernel and key infrastructure components</li>
            <li class="p-list__item is-ticked">5-year lifetime support</li>
            <li class="p-list__item is-ticked">No automated compliance and hardening</li>
            <li class="p-list__item is-ticked">Patching requires a reboot</li>
            <li class="p-list__item is-ticked">Community and update level support</li>
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            <a href="https://azuremarketplace.microsoft.com/en-us/marketplace/apps/canonical.ubuntu-24_04-lts"
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            <h3>Ubuntu Pro</h3>
            <p class="p-heading--4">Metered prices available on the <a href="https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/pricing/calculator/?ef_id=_k_Cj0KCQjw99e4BhDiARIsAISE7P9FZn4N6s9LJYncwceywjOTlWDL1OPGAqO9hUTVXItGgd_P-6pbdlAaAnLHEALw_wcB_k_&ocid=AIDcmmy4pl1olr_SEM__k_Cj0KCQjw99e4BhDiARIsAISE7P9FZn4N6s9LJYncwceywjOTlWDL1OPGAqO9hUTVXItGgd_P-6pbdlAaAnLHEALw_wcB_k_&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw99e4BhDiARIsAISE7P9FZn4N6s9LJYncwceywjOTlWDL1OPGAqO9hUTVXItGgd_P-6pbdlAaAnLHEALw_wcB">Azure Calculator</a></p>
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            <li class="p-list__item is-ticked">Expanded security patches beyond kernel and key infrastructure to apps and critical vulnerabilities (36,000 packages)</li>
            <li class="p-list__item is-ticked">Up to 12-year lifetime support</li>
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              Automated compliance and hardening tools available
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            <li class="p-list__item is-ticked">Kernel live patching for instant security and longer uptimes</li>
            <li class="p-list__item is-ticked"><strong>Optional</strong> 24/7 enterprise level support for your Ubuntu workloads (<a href="https://ubuntu.com/azure/contact-us" class="js-invoke-modal">contact us</a> to discuss adding this by Azure Marketplace Private Offer)</li>
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                <a href="/azure/pro">More about Ubuntu Pro for Azure&nbsp;&rsaquo;</a>
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                <a href="https://azuremarketplace.microsoft.com/en-us/marketplace/apps/canonical.ubuntu-24_04-lts">24.04 LTS&nbsp;&rsaquo;</a>
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                <a href="https://azuremarketplace.microsoft.com/en-us/marketplace/apps/canonical.0001-com-ubuntu-pro-jammy">22.04 LTS&nbsp;&rsaquo;</a>
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                <a href="https://azuremarketplace.microsoft.com/en-us/marketplace/apps/canonical.0001-com-ubuntu-pro-focal">20.04 LTS&nbsp;&rsaquo;</a>
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                <a href="https://azuremarketplace.microsoft.com/en-us/marketplace/apps/canonical.0001-com-ubuntu-pro-bionic">18.04 LTS&nbsp;&rsaquo;</a>
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                <a href="https://azuremarketplace.microsoft.com/en-gb/marketplace/apps/canonical.0001-com-ubuntu-pro-xenial">16.04 LTS&nbsp;&rsaquo;</a>
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                <a href="https://azuremarketplace.microsoft.com/en-gb/marketplace/apps/canonical.0001-com-ubuntu-pro-trusty">14.04 LTS&nbsp;&rsaquo;</a>
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              <a href="/azure/pro">Read more about Ubuntu Pro&nbsp;&rsaquo;</a>
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              <p class="p-heading--4"><em>"Thanks to the combination of Microsoft Azure’s infrastructure and Canonical Ubuntu's stability and security, businesses can efficiently deploy agile applications, leverage AI and machine learning, and ensure regulatory compliance. Our collaboration with Canonical underscores a commitment to delivering flexible, innovative solutions via Azure Marketplace that drive digital transformation and operational excellence for organizations."</em></p>
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              <p class="u-no-margin--bottom"><strong>Yvonne Muench</strong></p>
              <p class="u-text--muted">Sr. Director - Marketplace & ISV Journey, Microsoft</p>
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              <p class="p-heading--4"><em>"Canonical has proven to be an exceptional and influential partner in the Linux and open-source community. Our collaborative efforts with their engineering teams are driving innovative advancements in AI, security, and secure software supply chain. This partnership enables customers to seamlessly migrate their legacy on-premises distributions to a more secure environment with Ubuntu on Azure."</em></p>
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              <p class="u-no-margin--bottom"><strong>Ron Abellera</strong></p>
              <p class="u-text--muted">Global Black Belt in Linux at Microsoft</p>
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        <p>If you're running critical workloads and need to process sensitive data, security at system memory is essential. With confidential computing, your workloads are  encrypted at run time, and are thus secure from all software vulnerabilities outside the VM perimeter &ndash; including the hypervisor and from unauthorized cloud admins. Pair confidential VMs with Ubuntu Pro for security in and out of your VM.</p>
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          <li class="p-list__item is-ticked">Enables zero trust</li>
          <li class="p-list__item is-ticked">Process sensitive workloads without worry</li>
          <li class="p-list__item is-ticked">Available on Ubuntu Pro for added security or the free versions of Ubuntu</li>
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        <p><a href="https://azuremarketplace.microsoft.com/en-us/marketplace/apps/canonical.0001-com-ubuntu-pro-confidential-vm-jammy?tab=Overview" class="p-button">Launch an Ubuntu Pro CVM now</a></p>
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          <a href="https://azuremarketplace.microsoft.com/en-us/marketplace/apps/canonical.ubuntu-24_04-lts?tab=Overview" style="margin-right: 1rem">Launch an Ubuntu CVM&nbsp;&rsaquo;</a>
          <a href="/confidential-computing">Learn more about CVMs&nbsp;&rsaquo;</a>
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        <p>Canonical works with the top enterprises and innovators in the world to define and execute their cloud journeys. Migration, application redesign, support and optimization services are some of the ways in which we have helped customers make the most of Ubuntu and Azure together.</p>
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