Server
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Ubuntu for high-volume server workloads
Performance and versatility
Fast, secure, deploy-anywhere technology for fast-moving companies
Secure, fast and powerful, Ubuntu helps you make the most of your infrastructure. Whether you want to deploy a web farm or deploy a cloud, Ubuntu Server supports the most popular hardware and software.
Our regular release cycle helps you keep pace with the latest tech developments. And our lean initial install, with thousands of easy-to-find packages, makes it a great solution for simple deployment and management at scale.
Get the experts in!
Whether you're already using Ubuntu or you're just thinking about making the switch, Canonical can help. Apply for a free assessment worth $3,455 to find out how you can make the most of Ubuntu in your business.
Find out more about Ubuntu Advantage ›From $320
per server, per year
A release schedule you can depend on
Stay up-to-date with free and regular updates and upgrades
The Ubuntu Server release schedule fits in with your business needs.
Standard releases every six months help you stay up-to-date with the very latest hardware and software updates.
Long-term support (LTS) releases, supported for five years, are perfect if you're looking for more stability over a longer period of time.
Works with all your hardware and software
Makes your IT budget go further
No hidden costs, no lock-in
With no licence fees or subscription costs, Ubuntu Server can help you achieve real savings in your data centre. Its streamlined, efficient architecture sees more services delivered with less computing power and fewer resources required.
Choosing Ubuntu Server helps you bring the best that open source can offer to your business - a strategy that's driving the world's most successful organisations.
- No licence fees
- Free upgrades
- The latest and greatest applications
Ubuntu advantage is all you need
Ubuntu is backed by Canonical, the number-one Ubuntu services provider. The Ubuntu Advantage service offers efficient systems administration, fast problem resolution and access to the Ubuntu experts as and when you need it.
Find out more about Ubuntu Advantage ›From $320
per server, per year
Professional support from Canonical, the Ubuntu experts
Get peace of mind with Ubuntu Advantage
The Ubuntu Advantage service offers fast problem resolution and access to the Ubuntu experts whenever you need them. From basic office tasks to complex development work, Ubuntu Advantage from Canonical gives your organisation all the support you need to deploy and manage Ubuntu.
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Easy integration
Not running Ubuntu? No problem
Now you can integrate with Ubuntu, Windows or Mac OS desktop environments. All clients can share authentication, swap files and access services, while Open LDAP, Likewise-Open and PAM authentication come as standard.
Deploy anywhere
Choose from the most popular public clouds
Want the power of Ubuntu Server in the public cloud? Ubuntu Cloud Guest offers all the goodness of Ubuntu Server, specially tailored for public cloud infrastructures.
We provide more images for the public cloud than anyone else, making sure there are multiple up-to-date flavours of Ubuntu Cloud Guest with no licence restrictions. That means you can always choose the very best software, hardware and services to meet your needs.
“Before we deployed Ubuntu, we had to go directly to each computer to make local updates.”Martin Andel, Systems Administrator, Skalica City Hall
Ubuntu support in the public cloud
Having an effective way to support and manage your cloud instances has become a vital part of using public cloud platforms. Ubuntu Advantage Cloud Guest gives you support from the Ubuntu experts at Canonical, along with best-in-class Ubuntu cloud management.
$8,000 annually
$800 monthly subscription fee
Enterprise-ready virtualisation made affordable
Canonical's consultants deliver enterprise-ready virtualisation systems that are truly affordable, so you can enjoy cutting-edge technology without breaking the bank. And because Ubuntu's virtualisation technology is open source, you get greater flexibility and versatility than can be offered by proprietary solutions.
Contact CanonicalThe fast track to virtualisation
Virtualise your servers in minutes
Ready to boost efficiencies and reduce costs? Virtualise your servers with Ubuntu Server and KVM. When you use a secure, lean version of Ubuntu as a guest operating system for your application, you can create virtual machine images in minutes. KVM, Xen, VMware and LXC are all supported.
Smarter systems management
Simplify server management with Landscape
Manage Ubuntu Server deployments with ease. Canonical's Landscape makes it easy to view detailed configuration information, histories and updates so you can diagnose, audit and enforce compliance across your Ubuntu network. Landscape helps you:
- Manage many machines at once
- Integrate custom
repositories - Group machines to match your needs
- Handle security updates efficiently
- Install, upgrade or remove packages
- Support disconnected systems
$320 per server, per year
for Ubuntu Advantage, including Landscape
A thriving community
Exchange expertise and ideas with thousands of other IT professionals
Want to talk to other Ubuntu users straightaway? Share ideas and get advice and help from our large, active community of IT professionals.
As a community, we set high standards for friendliness and tolerance, we welcome your questions and contributions!
