Security updates for Ubuntu LTS for additional 3-5 years
Continue to receive security updates for the Ubuntu base OS, critical software packages and infrastructure components with Extended Security Maintenance (ESM).Depending upon the LTS release, ESM provides three to five additional years of security maintenance.
ESM is available through an Ubuntu Advantage for Infrastructure subscription for physical servers, virtual machines, containers and desktops, and is free for personal use. Ubuntu Pro premium images are optimised forthe public cloud, and provide security maintenance for high and critical CVEs for the entire collection of software packages shipped with Ubuntu.
CASE STUDY
Due to the large amounts of customer data that Interana handles, ensuring that security was tight was a priority. Rather than rush the upgrade from Ubuntu 14.04LTS, which would have been a major inconvenience for its customers, Interana turned to Canonical and ESM.
CASE STUDY
To ensure the ongoing security of Ubuntu 14.04 LTS machines, ESM provided TIM, the world's largest trade recommendations network, the freedom to upgrade within their own timeframe. This approach saved time and money for this finserv organisation.
Ubuntu 16.04 LTS will still be supported beyond its free initial five-year maintenance period in April 2021, as it transitions to the extended security maintenance phase - with three additional years of security ensured.
Canonical provides Ubuntu Advantage Essential subscriptions, which include ESM, free of charge for individuals on up to 3 machines. For our community ofUbuntu members we will gladly increase that to 50 machines.
Get ESM nowESM continues security updates for high and critical CVEs (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures).
| Released | Coverage |
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| Ubuntu 14.04 LTS (Trusty Tahr) |
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| Ubuntu 16.04 LTS (Xenial Xerus) › |
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If you are running Ubuntu 16.04 LTS images on the public cloud and are looking for continued security coverage with ESM, it is recommended to launch new, Ubuntu Pro images forAzure,AWS andGoogle Cloud. Ubuntu Pro images are paid, premium images that are optimised and priced for the cloud, with security and compliance features built in.
Learn more about Ubuntu Pro 16.04 LTS onAzure |AWS |Google Cloud
Yes. Ubuntu ESM is available for UA-I Essential, Standard and Advanced customers. For more information on levels please visit ourpricing page. Existing UA customers can retrieve their credentials through theUbuntu Advantage portal.
To ensure security continuity when a particular release reaches the end of its Standard Security Maintenance window, sign up forUbuntu Advantage for free on up to 3 machines or through a paid subscription for enterprise use.
Learn more about release dates and maintenance cadences ›
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This depends on the release. Ubuntu 14.04 (Trusty Tahr) and 16.04 (Xenial Xerus) will have updates provided for up to three years after the end of the Standard Security Maintenance window. Ubuntu 18.04 (Bionic Beaver) and subsequent releases until further announcement will have ESM updates provided for up to five years.
| Release | ESM Duration | End of Life |
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| Ubuntu 14.04 (Trusty Tahr) | 3 years | April 2022 |
| Ubuntu 16.04 (Xenial Xerus) | 3 years | April 2024 |
| Ubuntu 18.04 (Bionic Beaver) | 5 years | April 2028 |
| Ubuntu 20.04 (Focal Fossa) | 5 years | April 2030 |
You can purchase Ubuntu Advantage support at any time. It does not need to be in place in advance, although we strongly recommend you eliminate the gap between when Ubuntu ESM is enabled on your system(s), to avoid exposing your systems to security vulnerabilities. Ubuntu Advantage is priced year-over-year so there is no backdating.
ESM is just a regular Ubuntu archive, but authenticated and served over HTTPS. Archive mirroring is already available in Landscape and is a supported mechanism for mirroring the ESM archive.
Ubuntu 16.04 LTS Xenial Xerus transitions to the extended security maintenance (ESM) period April 2021. Register for our webinar to learn about the ESM period and six key considerations when assessing and planning your migration path.
If you would like to discuss ESM or Ubuntu Advantage pleaseget in touch.
At just 1¢ per machine hour, you can use Landscape without subscribing to Ubuntu Advantage. Sign-up today and get a $100 free credit that is good for up to 60 days and see the features for yourself.
Landscape is part of the Ubuntu Advantage service package, delivered by Canonical. To talk to a member of our team about the benefits it could bring to your organisation.
