Jehudi

Jehudi

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Jehudi
4 March 2025

Ubuntu 20.04 LTS on Azure: how to stay secure after standard support ends

Article Ubuntu

As standard support for Ubuntu 20.04 LTS ends on May 31, 2025, Azure users must choose between upgrading to a newer version or enabling extended security with Ubuntu Pro to ensure continued compliance and protection against vulnerabilities.

Jehudi
4 March 2025

Jehudi
17 December 2024

Ubuntu brings comprehensive support to Azure Cobalt 100 VMs

Article Cloud and server

Ubuntu and Ubuntu Pro support Microsoft’s Azure Cobalt 100 Virtual Machines, featuring their new 64-bit Arm processors. With over 95% of packages compiled for this architecture, users can deploy a wide range of workloads—from application servers to machine learning—while benefiting from Ubuntu’s robust security and...

Jehudi
17 December 2024

Jehudi
2 October 2024

Ubuntu powers Azure’s confidential AI offering

Article Ubuntu

Microsoft Azure’s confidential virtual machines, powered by Ubuntu and featuring NVIDIA H100 Tensor Core GPUs, offer enhanced security for AI workloads. Discover how this technology addresses data privacy concerns in sectors like healthcare, finance, and government while ensuring robust AI performance and regulatory compliance.

Jehudi
2 October 2024

Jehudi
16 August 2024

Ubuntu 24.04 LTS Confidential Virtual Machines with Ubuntu Pro enabled Now Available in the Microsoft Azure Marketplace

Article Ubuntu

Ubuntu 24.04 LTS and 22.04 LTS Confidential VMs with Ubuntu Pro now available on Azure Marketplace, offering enhanced security and compliance for sensitive workloads.

Jehudi
16 August 2024

Jehudi
21 May 2024

Canonical supports Microsoft Azure Cobalt 100 VMs

Article Canonical announcements

Canonical announces that Ubuntu and Ubuntu Pro now support Microsoft Azure Cobalt 100 VMs, ideal for diverse workloads and leveraging Arm-based architectures for enhanced performance and efficiency.

Jehudi
21 May 2024

Jehudi
29 April 2024

What’s New in Ubuntu 24.04 LTS for Microsoft/Azure Users

Article Ubuntu

Explore the latest features and improvements of Ubuntu 24.04 LTS, codenamed ‘Noble Numbat’. This release, optimized for Microsoft/Azure users, introduces an enhanced Azure Marketplace experience, optimized performance on Azure infrastructure, and advanced developer toolchains. Discover how Ubuntu continues to lead in...

Jehudi
29 April 2024

Jehudi
28 March 2024

Deploying Open Language Models on Ubuntu

Article AI

Discover the benefits of using Ubuntu for open-source AI and how to seamlessly deploy models on Azure, including leveraging GPU and Confidential Compute capabilities.

Jehudi
28 March 2024

Jehudi
2 November 2023

Ubuntu Snapshots on Microsoft Azure: Ensuring predictability and consistency in cloud deployments

Article Cloud and server

Canonical and Microsoft Azure integrate Snapshot Service with Azure’s update mechanisms for Ubuntu. Achieve deterministic updates across Ubuntu VM fleets, bolstering Safe Deployment Practices (SDP). Uniformity in deployed packages now guaranteed from staging to production.

Jehudi
2 November 2023

Jehudi
27 October 2023

Microsoft Azure’s Ubuntu Server 20.04 LTS Deprecation Notice

Article Ubuntu

Publication of Ubuntu Server 20.04 LTS in the Microsoft Azure Marketplace has been halted due to a 100-image version limit policy. A 90-day deprecation schedule has been initiated for older image versions, starting with 20.04.202004230, to resume new publications. Current subscribers have a 90-day window to transition.

Jehudi
27 October 2023

Jehudi
26 October 2023

Introducing Confidential VMs on Ubuntu Pro for Azure

Article Ubuntu

Unlock unparalleled security for your Azure-based enterprise workloads with the integration of Ubuntu Pro and Confidential VMs. Benefit from 10-year ESM, Kernel Livepatch, and runtime data encryption for a robust, full-spectrum security solution.

Jehudi
26 October 2023

Jehudi
8 August 2023

Announcing In-Place Upgrade from Ubuntu Server to Ubuntu Pro on Azure

Article Cloud and server

Seamlessly upgrade from Ubuntu Server to Ubuntu Pro on Azure without downtime. Explore advanced security, compliance, and long-term support features. Enhance your enterprise functionality and optimize your cloud journey with Ubuntu Pro.

Jehudi
8 August 2023

Jehudi
1 August 2023

Enhancing the Ubuntu Experience on Azure: Introducing Ubuntu Pro Updates Awareness

Article Cloud and server

Canonical integrates Ubuntu Pro update awareness into Azure, highlighting additional updates including extended security maintenance for Ubuntu 18.04 LTS. This feature helps identify Ubuntu instances lacking security updates, offering a solution through Ubuntu Pro subscription, enhancing the security of Ubuntu on Azure.

Jehudi
1 August 2023