What is Ubuntu?
Ubuntu is a free operating system built on Linux, made for both servers and desktop computers. It is well documented and widely supported.
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What it is
Ubuntu is developed by the company Canonical together with a large open source community. It is built from the Debian project and adds its own packaging, tools and release schedule.
So much server software is documented and tested on Ubuntu that it is a common default when a vendor or developer says an application needs Linux. Long-term support (LTS) releases come out every two years and get five years of standard security updates, which is why servers normally run an LTS version.
What businesses use it for
- Application servers: hosting business software, websites and APIs.
- Cloud machines: a frequent choice for virtual machines in public cloud.
- Container hosts: a stable base for running containers.
- Developer workstations: a free desktop for engineers and technical staff.
How KawaConnect uses Ubuntu
Ubuntu is one of the three server families we work with, alongside Debian and RHEL-family systems. We build Ubuntu servers, keep them patched, and monitor them, and we write down how each one is configured so the next person can pick it up. When a client runs a mix of Linux families, we hold them all to the same monitoring and documentation standard.
Related services
Linux and Kubernetes
Ubuntu, Debian and RHEL-family server work.
Managed IT
Ongoing patching and monitoring.
Cloud infrastructure
Hybrid setups and migrations.
Learn more
- Ubuntu on WikipediaThe history of Ubuntu, its release schedule, and its relationship to Debian.
- Ubuntu websiteDownloads and release information from Canonical, the company behind Ubuntu.
- Ubuntu Server documentationInstallation and administration guides for Ubuntu on servers.
Running Ubuntu servers that nobody owns?
We can audit them, document them and take over the day-to-day care.
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