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  Cloudify your data centre – A guide to VMware infrastructure transformation
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  You know what’s going on. You’ve been monitoring the situation around VMware for at least a year now. There is no need to convince you that whatever comes next, you have to prepare for a big change. You and your team are already well prepared. You have a budget, timeline and necessary resources. However, one […]

  
  
  https://ubuntu.com//blog/cloudify-your-data-centre
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  Migrating from CentOS to Ubuntu: a guide for system administrators and DevOps
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  CentOS 7 is on track to reach its end-of-life (EoL) on June 30, 2024. Post this date, the CentOS Project will cease to provide updates or support, including vital security patches. Moving away from the RHEL-based ecosystem might appear daunting, but if you’re considering Ubuntu the switch can be both straightforward and economically viable. This blog dives into the shifting ecosystem and how Pentera chose to migrate to Ubuntu over other CentOS alternatives.

  
  
  https://ubuntu.com//blog/migrating-from-centos-to-ubuntu-guide
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  Canonical at Dell Technologies World 2024
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  Canonical, the company behind Ubuntu and the trusted source for open source software, is thrilled to announce its sponsorship of Dell Technologies World again this year. Join us in Las Vegas from May 20th to the 23rd to explore how Canonical and Dell can elevate your business with state-of-the-art technologies for Cloud, AI and the […]

  
  
  https://ubuntu.com//blog/canonical-at-dell-technologies-world-2024
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  Ubuntu Pro for EKS is now generally available
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  May 14, 2024 – Canonical, the publisher of Ubuntu, is delighted to announce the general availability of Ubuntu Pro for Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (Amazon EKS). This expansion brings robust security offerings to AWS’ managed Kubernetes service, including enhanced uptime and security through Kernel Livepatch and unrestricted access to Pro containers to Amazon EKS, a […]

  
  
  https://ubuntu.com//blog/ubuntu-pro-for-eks-is-now-generally-available
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  Deploy an on-premise data hub with Canonical MAAS, Spark, Kubernetes and Ceph
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  In this post we’ll explore deploying a fully operational, on-premise data hub using Canonical’s data centre and cloud automation solutions MAAS (Metal as a Service) and Juju. MAAS is the industry standard open source solution for provisioning and managing physical servers in the data centre. With the rich featureset of MAAS, you can build a […]

  
  
  https://ubuntu.com//blog/deploy-an-on-premise-data-hub-with-canonical-maas-spark-kubernetes-and-ceph
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  Ubuntu Pro 24.04 LTS Lands on Google Cloud: Power Up Your Cloud Experience
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  Exciting news for cloud enthusiasts and developers! Ubuntu Pro 24.04 LTS (Noble Numbat) is now available on Google Cloud, bringing a robust and secure platform for your cloud workloads. This latest Long Term Support release from Canonical offers a wealth of features and enhancements, making it the perfect choice for building and deploying applications in […]

  
  
  https://ubuntu.com//blog/ubuntu-pro-24-04-lts-lands-on-google-cloud-power-up-your-cloud-experience
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  An overview of machine learning security risks
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  Data is at the heart of all machine learning (ML) initiatives – and bad actors know it. As AI continues to occupy the limelight of modern tech discourse, ML systems are becoming increasingly attractive targets for attack. With the Identity Theft Resource Center reporting a 72% spike in data breaches in 2023, it’s critical to […]

  
  
  https://ubuntu.com//blog/machine-learning-security-risks
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  Meet our federal team at Space Tech Expo USA
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  As our collaboration with Space agencies strengthens, we’re looking forward to meeting our partners and customers on-site to discuss the critical topics for 2024

  
  
  https://ubuntu.com//blog/meet-our-federal-team-at-space-tech-expo-usa
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  From sales development to product: Adrian’s career progression at Canonical
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  From sales development to product: Adrian Matei’s career progression at Canonical

  
  
  https://ubuntu.com//blog/from-sales-development-to-product-adrians-career-progression-at-canonical
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  Canonical releases Landscape 24.04 LTS
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  Landscape 24.04 LTS is Landscape’s first LTS release, with a modernised backend, web portal, snap management, and repository management features.

  
  
  https://ubuntu.com//blog/canonical-releases-landscape-24-04-lts
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  The biggest use cases for AI in Automotive (that aren’t just self-driving cars)
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  A study of 4 major use cases of AI in cars In this fast-paced age of technological evolution, Artificial Intelligence (AI) emerges as the key catalyst driving profound shifts in the automotive sector. From smart vehicle design to customised in-car interactions, AI is reshaping every aspect of transportation, ensuring safer, more effective, and environmentally friendly […]

  
  
  https://ubuntu.com//blog/the-biggest-use-cases-for-ai-in-automotive-that-arent-just-self-driving-cars
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  What’s New in Ubuntu 24.04 LTS for Microsoft/Azure Users
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  Explore the latest features and improvements of Ubuntu 24.04 LTS, codenamed ‘Noble Numbat’. This release, optimized for Microsoft/Azure users, introduces an enhanced Azure Marketplace experience, optimized performance on Azure infrastructure, and advanced developer toolchains. Discover how Ubuntu continues to lead in confidential computing and learn about its enhanced Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) integration.

  
  
  https://ubuntu.com//blog/ubuntu-24-04-lts-azure-optimized
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  Kubernetes backups just got easier with the CloudCasa charm from Catalogic
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  For a native integration for Canonical’s Kubernetes platform, Juju was the perfect fit, and the charm makes consuming CloudCasa seamless for users.

  
  
  https://ubuntu.com//blog/easier-k8s-backups-with-charmed-cloudcasa
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  Canonical releases Ubuntu 24.04 LTS Noble Numbat
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  Canonical’s 10th Long Term Supported release sets a new standard in performance engineering, enterprise security and developer experience.

  
  
  https://ubuntu.com//blog/canonical-releases-ubuntu-24-04-noble-numbat
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  Ubuntu Desktop 24.04 LTS: Noble Numbat deep dive
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  Learn how Ubuntu Desktop 24.04 LTS is built to empower open source developers and deliver innovation for the next 12 years.

  
  
  https://ubuntu.com//blog/ubuntu-desktop-24-04-noble-numbat-deep-dive
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  What’s new in security for Ubuntu 24.04 LTS?
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  We’re excited about the upcoming Ubuntu 24.04 LTS release, Noble Numbat. Like all Ubuntu releases, Ubuntu 24.04 LTS comes with 5 years of free security maintenance for the main repository. Support can be expanded for an extra 5 years, and to include the universe repository, via Ubuntu Pro.  Organisations looking to keep their systems secure without needing […]

  
  
  https://ubuntu.com//blog/whats-new-in-security-for-ubuntu-24-04-lts
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  Achieving Performant Single-Tenant Cloud Isolation with IBM Cloud Bare Metal Servers, Ubuntu Core, Snaps, and AMD Pensando Elba Data Processing Unit
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  Discover how IBM Cloud’s bare metal servers offer highly confined and high-performing single-tenant cloud isolation through the use of Ubuntu Core and Snaps, supported by the AMD Pensando Elba DPU (Data Processing Unit). This setup enables the creation of secure and efficient environments for each tenant. Its design ensures the total separation of their servers […]

  
  
  https://ubuntu.com//blog/cloud-isolation-ibm-bare-metal-ubuntu-core
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  Let’s talk open design
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  Why aren’t there more design contributions in open source? Help us find out!

  
  
  https://ubuntu.com//blog/lets-talk-open-design
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  DISA publishes STIG for Ubuntu 22.04 LTS
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  Introduction DISA, the Defense Information Systems Agency, has published their Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) for Ubuntu 22.04 LTS. The STIG is free for the public to download from the DOD Cyber Exchange. Canonical has been working with DISA since we published Ubuntu 22.04 LTS to draft this STIG, and we are delighted that it […]

  
  
  https://ubuntu.com//blog/disa-stig-ubuntu-22-04-lts
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  Managed Cloud Services: when outsourcing your operations is the most cost-effective choice
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  Clouds, be they private or public, surprisingly remain one of the most DIY-favouring markets. Perhaps due to the nebulous and increasingly powerful technologies, a series of myths, or even unnecessary egos, the majority of non-tech-centric…

  
  
  https://ubuntu.com//blog/managed-cloud-services-when-outsourcing-your-operations-is-the-most-cost-effective-choice