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2 June 2026

Ubuntu and Ubuntu Pro on Azure Cobalt 200 VMs

Ubuntu Ubuntu tech blog

Microsoft has announced the preview of Azure Cobalt 200, its second-generation custom Arm silicon. Learn how Ubuntu and Ubuntu Pro support these new VMs from day one, offering seamless deployment, long-term security maintenance, and Kernel Livepatch without requiring engineering or platform changes ...

Jehudi
6 February 2026

SQL Server 2025 is generally available on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS

Data Platform Ubuntu tech blog

Microsoft has announced the General Availability of SQL Server 2025 on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS. Learn about the new CU1 features, including OS-level observability, Contained Availability Groups, and native vector support for enterprise workloads. ...

Jehudi
13 December 2025

Why you should retire your Microsoft Azure Consumption Commitment (MACC) with Ubuntu Pro

Ubuntu Ubuntu tech blog

Fulfilling your Microsoft Azure Consumption Commitment (MACC) requires efficient planning. Discover how allocating your MACC to Ubuntu Pro allows you to meet consumption goals while securing your open source supply chain and automating compliance. ...

Jehudi
5 November 2025

Azure VM utils now included in Ubuntu: boosting cloud workloads

Cloud and server Ubuntu tech blog

Ubuntu images on Microsoft Azure have recently started shipping with the open source package azure-vm-utils included by default. This change provides essential utilities and udev rules to optimize the Linux experience on Azure, resulting in more reliable disks, smoother networking on accelerated setups, and fewer tweaks to get things runn ...

Jehudi
29 September 2025

Fortifying security for Ubuntu on Azure with Metadata Security Protocol (MSP)

Cloud and server Ubuntu tech blog

Ubuntu now supports Azure’s Metadata Security Protocol (MSP), raising the baseline for VM security on Azure. MSP locks down IMDS and WireServer behind HMAC-signed, identity-aware requests enforced by the azure-proxy-agent (Canonical’s integration of Microsoft’s GPA) using eBPF interception and per-endpoint allowlists. It must be enabled f ...

Jehudi
22 August 2025

A complete security view for every Ubuntu LTS VM on Azure

Security Ubuntu tech blog

Azure’s Update Manager now provides a complete security view for all Ubuntu LTS VMs—18.04, 20.04, 22.04, and 24.04—by showing available updates from Ubuntu Pro’s Expanded Security Maintenance (ESM). This helps identify instances that would benefit from security patching for the Universe repository and continued updates for older LTS relea ...

Jehudi
4 March 2025

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

Ubuntu Ubuntu tech blog

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
17 December 2024

Ubuntu brings comprehensive support to Azure Cobalt 100 VMs

Cloud and server Ubuntu tech blog

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 extensive ecosystem. ...

Jehudi
2 October 2024

Ubuntu powers Azure’s confidential AI offering

Ubuntu Ubuntu tech blog

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
16 August 2024

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

Ubuntu Ubuntu tech blog

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
21 May 2024

Canonical supports Microsoft Azure Cobalt 100 VMs

Canonical announcements Ubuntu tech blog

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. ...

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