Ubuntu Pro Subscribers Benefit from Extended 12-Year Support on LTS Releases
Canonical, the company behind the popular Ubuntu operating system, has announced a major extension to its LTS release support.
With the launch of the new Legacy Support add-on for Ubuntu Pro subscribers, users can now enjoy security maintenance and support for an impressive 12 years, instead of the previous 10-year commitment.
Enhancing Stability and Security for Enterprises and Individual Users
Ubuntu LTS releases typically receive five years of standard security maintenance, but with Ubuntu Pro, this is extended to 10 years for both the main and universe repositories. This allows access to a wider range of secure open-source software. And now, with the Legacy Support add-on, this period is further extended by an additional two years.
This is great news for organizations and individuals who rely on Ubuntu’s stability and security for their critical systems. With the extended support, there is no immediate need to upgrade to a newer OS version, making it ideal for large, established production systems.
Maximilian Morgan, Global VP of Support Engineering at Canonical, is Excited about the New Offering
According to Morgan, “With Legacy Support, we empower organizations to confidently navigate their operational needs and investments in open source, ensuring their systems remain secure, available, and supported for many years to come.”
The extended support includes continuous vulnerability management for critical, high, and medium CVEs across all software packages shipped with Ubuntu. This is made possible by Canonical’s active backporting of crucial fixes to all supported Ubuntu LTS releases, providing peace of mind to users and enterprises.
Comprehensive Support Services for Ubuntu Pro Subscribers
In addition to security maintenance, the Legacy Support add-on also offers phone and ticket support. This further enhances Canonical’s commitment to helping customers with troubleshooting, break fixes, bug fixes, and guidance.
More Time for LTS Upgrade Preparation and Application-Level Development
For organizations currently running systems on Ubuntu 14.04 LTS Trusty Tahr, the availability of Legacy Support means they can plan for an extra two years of security maintenance and support. This allows IT managers and software architects more time to prepare for the next LTS upgrade and focus on application-level development.
Canonical Continues to Deliver on Its Promise of Long-Term Stability and Security
With this announcement, Canonical once again reaffirms its dedication to providing long-term stability and security for its users. This further reinforces Ubuntu’s position as a trusted platform for both personal and enterprise use.
