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Ubuntu Pro FIPS 18.04 LTS
Ubuntu Pro FIPS is the first and only FIPS certified image for the public cloud. It includes NIST certified components, security patching for the widest collection of open source workloads, HIPAA and ISO compliance, live kernel patching, and a commitment from Canonical for 10-year maintenance.
Reviews (2379)
Antonio Tirado Peña
Platform has supported robust container orchestration and has provided reliable cloud-ready deployments
Reviewed on Sep 23, 2026
Review provided by PeerSpot
What is our primary use case?
My main use case for Ubuntu Linux is hosting the Kubernetes server, MicroK8s, for containerization, hosting databases in Ubuntu Server version, and supporting continuous deployment CD/CI environments within my company.
A specific example of how Ubuntu Linux has facilitated continuous deployment or Kubernetes management in my organization is that Kubernetes comes super well integrated in Ubuntu Linux, and during the installation you already get a template designed so that you can directly install MicroK8s or Kubernetes. Docker is also super integrated within the installation.
Basically, all the production machines in my work environment run Ubuntu Linux.
What is most valuable?
I consider the best features offered by Ubuntu Linux to be the ecosystem and cloud provider support, with many SDKs that connect directly from, for example, Azure to Ubuntu and report certain functionalities in real time. There are many agents implemented with very clear, well-defined five-year LTS versions that can also be extended with Ubuntu Pro, hardware support that is very well designed, and immense package management and documentation. Above all, Ubuntu Pro for companies means that we have live patches and production systems that are very reliable.
Ubuntu Linux has positively impacted my organization through stability, scalability, and performance. Stability comes because we have LTS versions directly with Ubuntu Server, where you set up Ubuntu Linux without a graphical interface, maintaining impeccable uptime with the standard LTS kernel channel. Scalability comes because the images are minimal allowing for very fast provisioning either with Terraform or Ansible, and performance comes because it is based on Debian, very well prepared for virtualization workloads, containers, and microservices.
What needs improvement?
I think Ubuntu Linux could improve in the area of packages, as Snap packages are being imposed on us and we are migrating to certain versions where we are losing APT. To have a pure terminal experience we should depend only on APT update and upgrade. I note that the LTS versions do not always have five years of support, but overall, except when moving from one LTS version to another where frictions are generated, the rest are good things.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Ubuntu Linux for more than 10 years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Ubuntu Linux is a very stable platform.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
My organization's experience in terms of the scalability of Ubuntu Linux has been fantastic because we can take and modify all parts of the system, and upgrading from one version to another is super simple.
How are customer service and support?
The technical support for Ubuntu Linux has been adequate for me, as I have not needed it. Whenever I have had questions, I have simply looked at community forums.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I have not used any other solution before Ubuntu Linux, as we have been using Ubuntu because historically it has worked for a very long time, and I have always been a Debian user, finding Ubuntu a sensible option to scale my knowledge into production environments.
How was the initial setup?
Before choosing Ubuntu Linux, I evaluated options such as Red Hat Linux and SUSE Linux, but we chose Ubuntu because of the license cost.
What was our ROI?
I have observed a clear return on investment, particularly in savings on license costs, as we have Ubuntu Linux LTS and do not depend on distributions such as Red Hat or SUSE, where we would indeed have to pay for a license.
A concrete result I have observed, such as reduced deployment times or cost savings, is that being free software, we have very significant savings in licensing costs compared with other distributions such as Red Hat Linux or SUSE. We only have one commercial subscription, which is Ubuntu Pro, when your LTS time ends, to extend that support period.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
My experience with the pricing, implementation costs, and licenses of Ubuntu Linux shows that it is free software, so the licensing cost is zero. Having the Ubuntu Pro licensing option, where you have extended and personalized support, gives much more substance to the solution.
What other advice do I have?
Ubuntu Linux is still the most sensible and efficient default option for most back-end and cloud deployments. System administrators and infrastructure teams must actively manage Canonical's packaging policies, especially those related to Snap, which is why I give Ubuntu Linux a nine out of ten instead of a perfect score, to keep environments clean and predictable.
My advice to other organizations considering using Ubuntu Linux is that it is a stable, reliable, secure, and quite robust distribution, with many years of history and a benchmark in the Linux sector. I rate Ubuntu Linux overall as a nine.
Computer Software
Comfortable Ubuntu Experience for Software Development
Reviewed on Sep 11, 2026
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
ubuntu is comfortable to me to work in software development
What do you dislike about the product?
I am thinking and I can't find something that dislike about ubutnu
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
I have ubuntu in docker containers to help me in software development
Jo B.
Stable and User-Friendly with Some Open Source Challenges
Reviewed on Sep 09, 2026
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
I like the fact that a South African made Ubuntu famous, which gives me a sense of pride. I also appreciate the command line structure, as it closely resembles Debian and Roseberian, which I'm used to working with.
What do you dislike about the product?
I used to be very into Ubuntu, but I feel like they moved towards a more commercial direction, and that left a sour taste for me. The problem I have is that they changed a lot of the commands, and for someone who worked with it and helped develop in the open source community, that's a big deal. I just got upset because they moved it from open source to a closed source product.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Ubuntu is the closest I get to Debian for command line tools, making it ideal for server use in hosting and testing Node.js and Python applications.
Karl X.
Dependable for Servers, Room for Desktop Improvement
Reviewed on Sep 01, 2026
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
I appreciate Ubuntu’s massive community ecosystem paired with its LTS release cadence. Whenever I hit strange issues with our sensor‑processing workloads, I can almost always find existing forum threads covering similar bugs. Deb package compatibility is solid, and most open‑source tools we rely on have pre‑built Ubuntu versions ready to install. Security patches roll out predictably for LTS builds, so I don’t need to spend excessive time hardening each individual server. For our small infrastructure team, this reduces guesswork and keeps our data pipelines operating steadily day in and day out. Additionally, deploying Ubuntu on our cloud instances was quick and straightforward; cloud templates were readily available so we could spin‑up new data processing servers in minutes. Once those initial templates were finalized, rolling out additional Ubuntu hosts became very fast for our environmental data workloads.
What do you dislike about the product?
One persistent pain point I run into is proprietary hardware driver support on Ubuntu desktop. Some of our specialized lab monitoring peripherals struggle to get properly recognized, requiring manual third-party driver installs that break after system updates. Certain newer kernel versions also occasionally introduce minor regressions for our cloud virtual instances. Snaps can feel intrusive too; some pre-installed snap applications auto-update in the background and eat unexpected disk resources. While server-focused workflows remain very reliable, desktop-side polish for niche industry hardware still leaves room for meaningful improvements.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Ubuntu resolves inconsistent behavior across servers by providing stable packages and community support. It reduces debugging overhead, ensures dependable uptime, and supports sensor-processing services without OS conflicts. The LTS releases mean fewer major upgrades, keeping our data collection stable.
Kaushik G.
Perfect for Development, Minor Hardware Hurdles
Reviewed on Aug 31, 2026
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
I really like Ubuntu's flexibility, stability, and strong support for software development. The terminal and package management system make it easy to install development tools, manage dependencies, and automate tasks. I particularly appreciate the straightforward integration with Git, Python, Docker, compilers, and other development tools, which makes setting up and maintaining projects convenient. The ability to customize the environment to suit different development needs is another major advantage. I also value the large open-source community and extensive documentation, which make troubleshooting and learning new tools much easier. Overall, Ubuntu provides a clean and powerful environment that gives me good control over my development workflow. The additional tools like APT package manager, GNOME desktop environment, Terminal, Snap, and built-in system utilities further enhance its use for both everyday development and advanced technical experimentation.
What do you dislike about the product?
One area Ubuntu could improve is hardware compatibility and ease of configuration, especially for users who are new to Linux. Some peripherals, proprietary drivers, or specialized applications can require additional setup compared with Windows or macOS. Software availability can also occasionally be a limitation when a specific commercial application does not have a native Linux version. I’d also like the software-center and package-management experience to feel more consistent, particularly when choosing between APT, Snap, and other installation methods. Overall, Ubuntu is very capable for development, but better hardware support, application availability, and a more streamlined software-management experience would make it more accessible for everyday users.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
I find Ubuntu solves the need for a stable, flexible environment for software development, with easy access to tools and a supportive community. However, hardware compatibility and software availability can be issues, requiring extra setup versus other OS. Greater hardware support and streamlined software management would be beneficial.
Computer & Network Security
Free, Secure, and User-Friendly Ubuntu with Strong Community Support
Reviewed on Aug 26, 2026
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
Ubuntu is very helpful because it’s free, secure, stable, and user-friendly, and it’s also ideal for development work. It provides excellent software support along with regular updates, and the strong community assistance makes it easier to solve problems when they come up. It also runs efficiently even on older hardware, which makes it a reliable operating system for both beginners and professionals.
What do you dislike about the product?
One downside of Ubuntu is that some Windows-only applications and games aren’t fully compatible. Also, certain hardware drivers or other software may take extra setup or configuration compared to Windows.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
As a software engineer, I’d say Ubuntu helps address common software development and deployment challenges by offering a stable, secure, and cost-effective environment. It makes day-to-day work like coding and testing smoother, supports automation, and simplifies server management. With strong compatibility for programming tools, containers, and version control, it can boost developer productivity while also helping reduce operational costs.
aditya w.
The Gold Standard for Stable Linux
Reviewed on Aug 21, 2026
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
* Rock-Solid Stability: The LTS releases deliver years of reliable, predictable performance, whether I’m using it day to day or running it in server environments.
* Massive Community Support: Almost every error, setup snag, or command question I run into is already documented and answered online.
* Seamless Developer Ecosystem: Package management through apt is simple and consistent, and the local desktop environment closely matches production cloud servers.
* Great Hardware Compatibility: Out-of-the-box driver detection makes it easy to get proprietary hardware (like NVIDIA GPUs and Wi‑Fi cards) working without manual compiling.
* Massive Community Support: Almost every error, setup snag, or command question I run into is already documented and answered online.
* Seamless Developer Ecosystem: Package management through apt is simple and consistent, and the local desktop environment closely matches production cloud servers.
* Great Hardware Compatibility: Out-of-the-box driver detection makes it easy to get proprietary hardware (like NVIDIA GPUs and Wi‑Fi cards) working without manual compiling.
What do you dislike about the product?
Forced Snap Packages: Slower app startup times and more background bloat compared to native .deb packages.
Sluggish App Store: The default Software Center is frequently buggy, unresponsive, and slow.
Terminal & OS Upselling: Annoying prompts that push Ubuntu Pro features directly in terminal output.
Heavy GNOME Desktop: It uses noticeably more RAM and CPU than lighter Linux distributions.
Outdated LTS Repositories: Standard apt packages remain on older versions for years in exchange for stability.
Sluggish App Store: The default Software Center is frequently buggy, unresponsive, and slow.
Terminal & OS Upselling: Annoying prompts that push Ubuntu Pro features directly in terminal output.
Heavy GNOME Desktop: It uses noticeably more RAM and CPU than lighter Linux distributions.
Outdated LTS Repositories: Standard apt packages remain on older versions for years in exchange for stability.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
* Dev-to-Prod Parity: Running the same OS locally that runs on our cloud servers eliminates "works on my machine" deployment bugs.
* Low-Maintenance Stability: The 5-year LTS cycle avoids disruptive breaking updates, saving countless hours on system maintenance.
* Zero Licensing Costs: Provides a powerful, fully customizable developer workstation and server platform without recurring OS license fees.
* Streamlined Tooling & Setup: Rapid package management and instant hardware support allow new developer machines to be provisioned and production-ready in minutes.
* Low-Maintenance Stability: The 5-year LTS cycle avoids disruptive breaking updates, saving countless hours on system maintenance.
* Zero Licensing Costs: Provides a powerful, fully customizable developer workstation and server platform without recurring OS license fees.
* Streamlined Tooling & Setup: Rapid package management and instant hardware support allow new developer machines to be provisioned and production-ready in minutes.
Malik M.
Exceptional Stability, Security, and Performance for Admin and Development
Reviewed on Aug 20, 2026
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
What I like best about Ubuntu is its exceptional stability, robust security features, and seamless performance for system administration and development environments. The extensive software repository, active community support, and reliability make it an ideal operating system for infrastructure management, scripting, and enterprise IT operations.
What do you dislike about the product?
While Ubuntu is generally robust, occasional challenges can arise with proprietary hardware drivers and software compatibility during major version upgrades. Additionally, troubleshooting deep kernel-level or package dependency conflicts can sometimes require advanced command-line expertise.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Ubuntu helps eliminate licensing costs and platform instability by providing a secure, open-source operating system environment for server management, testing, and database operations. This benefits our workflows by ensuring high system reliability, streamlined deployment processes, and a stable foundation for technical tasks and routine infrastructure maintenance.
Joshua O.
Ubuntu’s Simple, Flexible Setup for a Secure Web and Database Server Split
Reviewed on Aug 12, 2026
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
Using Ubuntu gives me a good balance of simplicity and flexibility. It also helps me keep the web server and the database server separated for security reasons. In my setup, I don’t want to expose the database server to a public IP, so the DB is only accessible from the web server via SSH, and I add firewall rules to round out the security side.
What do you dislike about the product?
One thing I don’t like about Ubuntu Linux is that when I try to install certain security patches, it can sometimes break my current configuration unless I explicitly choose the option to keep the old config.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Ubuntu has helped me build a complete Redcap platform by letting me spin up a web server and a database server to complete the setup, instead of having to run the entire platform on a single server.
Information Technology and Services
User-Friendly and Secure, Perfect for Hosting
Reviewed on Aug 08, 2026
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
I find Ubuntu user-friendly and simple to use, which is important for managing web servers and database servers. I also value Ubuntu's security features that help in server hosting tasks. The initial setup was very simple for me as a Linux engineer.
What do you dislike about the product?
its repo sometimes auto upgrade during patching ...so managing that requires locking is bit hard here
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
I use Ubuntu for server hosting due to its security and simplicity. It's user-friendly, making it easy to handle various servers.