Looking for additional security and compliance for your Linux production environment?

Ubuntu Pro for Azure is a premium image designed by Canonical optimized for production environments running on Azure. It includes security and compliance services, enabled by default, in a form suitable for small to large-scale Linux enterprise operations — with no contract needed.

Why developers and devops choose Ubuntu Pro for Azure

• Production ready: Ubuntu is the leading Linux in the public cloud with > 50% of Linux workloads
• Developer friendly: Ubuntu is the #1 Linux for developers offering the latest library and tools to innovate with the latest technologies
• Built for compliant and regulated environments: FedRAMP, HIPAA, PCI, GDPR or ISO
• Widest Open Source Security coverage: security patching of major open source workloads for production use
• Non-stop security: Canonical publishes images on a daily basis, ensuring security is built-in from the moment an instance launches
• Optimised performance: optimized kernel, with improved boot speed, outstanding runtime performance and advanced device support.
• Portability: Ubuntu Pro is available in all regions with content mirrors to avoid the need to go across regions or out to the Internet for updates
• No contract needed: pay per hour

Key features

• Ubuntu 16.04 LTS, optimised for Azure
  
• Automatic security updates applied to 28,000+ packages including Apache Kafka, NGINX, MongoDB, Redis and PostgreSQL
• FIPS 140-2 certified modules
• CIS hardened Ubuntu with CIS automation tooling to establish a security baseline across all your systems
• Common Criteria (CC) EAL2 provisioning packages
• DISA STIG hardening profiles
• 8-year lifetime support: Ubuntu Pro 16.04 LTS provides extended maintenance through 2024

Pricing

Per-core pricing starts at $0.01/core/hour, decreasing based on the number of cores in your instance.

Instance	Azure Infra hourly cost	Ubuntu Pro hourly cost	Total cost
DS11V2	$0.185	$0.022	$0.207
D2SV3	$0.11	$0.022	$0.132
D4SV3	$0.22	$0.04	$0.26
E2SV3	$0.146	$0.022	$0.168
DS1	$0.077	$0.01	$0.087
DS2	$0.154	$0.022	$0.176

Private offerings are available for large volumes and specific support requirements.
To get the most out of Ubuntu Pro consult our specialists on +1 737 2040291.