Ubuntu on IBM¶
Ubuntu on IBM is a set of customized Ubuntu images that allow easy access to a wide range of products and services - offered by both IBM cloud and Canonical. These images have an optimized kernel that boots faster, has a smaller footprint and includes IBM-specific drivers.
These images provide a foundation for deploying cloud-based software solutions, specifically for software built on Ubuntu and running on IBM cloud. They focus on providing the optimal tools and features needed to run specific workloads.
The images create a stable and secure cloud platform that is ideal for scaling development work done on Ubuntu-based systems. Since Ubuntu is one of the most favored operating systems among developers, using an Ubuntu-based image for the corresponding cloud deployment becomes the simplest option.
Everyone from individual developers to large enterprises use these images for developing and deploying their softwares. For highly regulated industries from the government, medical and finance sectors, various security-certified images are also available.
In this documentation¶
Canonical’s offerings |
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Finding and launching images |
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Upgrades and maintenance |
Upgrade from Ubuntu 20.04 to 22.04 • Upgrade from Ubuntu 22.04 to 24.04 |
How this documentation is organized¶
This documentation uses the Diátaxis documentation structure.
How-to guides assume you have basic familiarity with Ubuntu images on IBM Cloud and want to achieve specific goals. They are instructions covering key operations and common tasks involving the use of Ubuntu on IBM Cloud.
Explanation includes topic overviews, background and context and detailed discussion. These include key topics, such as our offerings on IBM Cloud and an overview of available security features.
Project and community¶
Ubuntu on IBM is a member of the Ubuntu family and the project warmly welcomes community projects, contributions, suggestions, fixes and constructive feedback.