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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.
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Ubuntu Pro FIPS is the first and only FIPS certified image for the public cloud. Ubuntu Pro FIPS is the critical foundation for state agencies administering federal programs and private sector companies with government contracts. Ubuntu Pro FIPS is built upon the power of Ubuntu Pro's enhanced stability, compliance and security features and is maintained to provide your organization with the strongest FIPS foundation now and in the future.
Additional security patches beyond the basic maintenance that comes with Ubuntu ensure all Critical and High CVEs for 28,000 packages are addressed. Kernel livepatch applies security fixes to the live running kernel, ensuring maximum uptime and minimizing operational overhead. Ubuntu Pro FIPS rolls up all the security features Canonical customers enjoy, and enables them automatically with no up front contract required.
Ubuntu Pro FIPS includes Canonical's Ubuntu Advantage Essential offerings for both Infrastructure and Applications such as certification, compliance and hardening profiles including FIPS 140-2, Common Criteria EAL2, CIS and DISA STIG. Security patch coverage expands constantly based on customer priorities and usage patterns.
Ubuntu Pro FIPS is a separate build of Ubuntu certified by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) with all the additional security capabilities that Canonical provides to enterprise customers including those who operate in regulated environments such as FedRAMP, HIPAA, PCI.
Highlights
- National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) certification for the Ubuntu kernel and several security components.
- Canonical's Extended Security Maintenance covers thousands of the most widely deployed packages on Ubuntu. Additionally, kernel livepatch maximizes uptime while providing real-time defense against critical kernel exploits.
- Ubuntu Pro FIPS is backed by a 10-year maintenance commitment from Canonical, including patches for high and critical CVEs for all supported components.
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Ubuntu 18.04 - Bionic
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Dimension | Cost/hour |
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m5.large Recommended | $0.004 |
t2.micro | $0.002 |
t3.micro | $0.004 |
c1.medium | $0.004 |
c1.xlarge | $0.014 |
c3.large | $0.004 |
c3.xlarge | $0.007 |
c3.2xlarge | $0.014 |
c3.4xlarge | $0.028 |
c3.8xlarge | $0.056 |
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The per-hour software fee meters only while the instance runs. A stopped or powered-off instance stops accruing the operating system charge. You may still pay underlying AWS storage fees for attached volumes, but the software license tracks running time only.
The hourly charge covers the Ubuntu Pro FIPS 18.04 LTS operating system license on that instance. It includes FIPS 140-3 certified modules pre-enabled, security maintenance through April 2028, and security hardening tooling. The fee sits on top of the standard EC2 compute cost.
Each instance type is a separate billing dimension with its own hourly rate. Switching to a larger size applies that size's rate while it runs. The software fee tracks the underlying compute, so larger instances carry higher hourly rates.
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FIPS Certification
NIST certified image with FIPS 140-2 compliance for Ubuntu kernel and security components
Extended Security Maintenance
Security patch coverage for 28,000 packages addressing all Critical and High CVEs with extended maintenance commitment
Live Kernel Patching
Kernel livepatch technology applies security fixes to running kernel without requiring system restart
Compliance Profiles
Includes hardening and compliance profiles for Common Criteria EAL2, CIS, DISA STIG, FedRAMP, HIPAA, and PCI standards
Long-term Support
10-year maintenance commitment from Canonical with guaranteed security patches for high and critical CVEs
Security Hardening Standard Compliance
Container image hardened according to CIS Benchmark Level 1 profile developed through consensus-based process and accepted by government, business, industry, and academia.
Regulatory Compliance Support
Supports compliance with PCI DSS, FedRAMP, DoD Cloud Computing SRG, FISMA, and select NIST publications.
Pre-configured Security Controls
Includes hardened account and local policies, firewall configuration, and computer-based and user-based administrative templates aligned with industry best practices.
Automated Compliance Verification
Includes CIS Configuration Assessment Tool (CIS-CAT) Pro HTML reports demonstrating conformance to CIS Ubuntu Linux 22.04 LTS Level 1 Benchmark before and after hardening.
Regular Security Updates
Container image receives monthly patches in alignment with software vendor updates to maintain alignment with latest security standards.
Security Hardening Standard
National Checklist Program (NCP) U.S. government security configuration standards applied to operating system and application settings
Vulnerability Mitigation
Low-level design architecture to minimize package vulnerabilities and provide protection against cyber-attacks
Cloud Environment Optimization
Optimized compute utilization with performance improvements approximately two times better compared to standard Linux operating systems
Compliance Support
Built-in security configurations designed to facilitate achievement of compliance certificates
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Customer reviews
Shyam S.
Great for Learning: Ubuntu on a VPS
Reviewed on Oct 19, 2026
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
I use Ubuntu on a VPS sometimes, mainly as an OS for learning.
What do you dislike about the product?
It’s hard to use Windows OS. It isn’t as easy as it seems, especially when you have to use CMD commands.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Basically, I use it on a VPS for hosting, so it’s really easy for me to manage everything.
Yassine S.
Reliable, Flexible, and Cost-Effective for Daily Operations
Reviewed on Oct 16, 2026
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
What I appreciate most about Ubuntu is the way it balances stability, simplicity, and flexibility. The interface is intuitive and easy to navigate, and day-to-day system administration feels straightforward thanks to strong package management and clear, well-maintained documentation.
It also integrates smoothly with cloud, virtualization, and automation tools, which makes deployments and ongoing maintenance easier. In my experience, performance is consistently reliable on both servers and workstations, with efficient resource usage and solid uptime.
Not having licensing costs delivers excellent ROI, and the large community plus extensive documentation make onboarding and troubleshooting much less painful. On top of that, Ubuntu provides strong support for AI workflows, containers, and modern development tools, which helps teams adopt newer technologies more quickly.
It also integrates smoothly with cloud, virtualization, and automation tools, which makes deployments and ongoing maintenance easier. In my experience, performance is consistently reliable on both servers and workstations, with efficient resource usage and solid uptime.
Not having licensing costs delivers excellent ROI, and the large community plus extensive documentation make onboarding and troubleshooting much less painful. On top of that, Ubuntu provides strong support for AI workflows, containers, and modern development tools, which helps teams adopt newer technologies more quickly.
What do you dislike about the product?
What I dislike most about Ubuntu is that some updates can occasionally introduce compatibility issues, particularly in environments that depend on older applications or specialized hardware. These situations aren’t common, but when they do happen they often mean extra testing is needed before deployment.
The user interface is mostly intuitive, yet certain administrative tasks still rely heavily on the command line. That can be a hurdle for less experienced users. Support quality can also be inconsistent when you’re depending on community resources, and organizations that need guaranteed assistance may end up requiring a paid support subscription.
Lastly, although Ubuntu has strong support for AI, cloud, and development ecosystems, integrating some third-party enterprise software can still take additional configuration compared with commercial operating systems.
The user interface is mostly intuitive, yet certain administrative tasks still rely heavily on the command line. That can be a hurdle for less experienced users. Support quality can also be inconsistent when you’re depending on community resources, and organizations that need guaranteed assistance may end up requiring a paid support subscription.
Lastly, although Ubuntu has strong support for AI, cloud, and development ecosystems, integrating some third-party enterprise software can still take additional configuration compared with commercial operating systems.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Ubuntu meets our need for a stable, secure, and cost-effective operating system across both servers and workstations. It lets us run critical applications without licensing costs, while still providing a reliable, well-supported platform.
Its tight integration with virtualization, cloud services, containers, and automation tools makes infrastructure management simpler and helps us standardize deployments. As a result, we spend less time on administration and can deliver new services more quickly.
Ubuntu also delivers consistent performance, regular security updates, and extensive documentation, which helps minimize downtime and makes troubleshooting more straightforward. For our teams, that means higher productivity, lower operating costs, faster onboarding for new users, and a strong foundation for modern technologies like AI and cloud-native applications.
Its tight integration with virtualization, cloud services, containers, and automation tools makes infrastructure management simpler and helps us standardize deployments. As a result, we spend less time on administration and can deliver new services more quickly.
Ubuntu also delivers consistent performance, regular security updates, and extensive documentation, which helps minimize downtime and makes troubleshooting more straightforward. For our teams, that means higher productivity, lower operating costs, faster onboarding for new users, and a strong foundation for modern technologies like AI and cloud-native applications.
Pankaj P.
Snappy, Predictable, and Developer-Friendly—Ubuntu Respects Your Machine
Reviewed on Oct 15, 2026
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
What I love most about Ubuntu is how it feels like an honest operating system—one that genuinely respects that I own my machine. It doesn’t treat my hardware like ad space, push sudden multi-gigabyte restarts in the middle of a workday, or hide essential developer packages behind tedious setup wizards. Instead, it hits that rare sweet spot where I can get straight to work in a snappy, distraction-free environment that stays predictable day after day, without spending hours babysitting system configs just to keep basic audio or Wi‑Fi working.
What do you dislike about the product?
Ubuntu has been exceptionally reliable for me, but the biggest trade-off is its reliance on Snap packages, which can take a little longer to launch than traditional native builds. The default desktop is also kept very streamlined, so if you want to tailor specific shortcut behaviors or make more advanced visual tweaks, you’ll usually need to install a few community extensions instead of being able to adjust everything through the native settings right out of the box.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Ubuntu solves the headache of software bloat and cloud parity by giving me a lean, distraction-free environment that matches our production Linux servers one-to-one. For me, that essentially eliminates the “it works on my machine” problem: my code, containers, and CLI tools behave locally the same way they do in deployment. At the same time, it keeps my hardware feeling fast, with no licensing costs and no forced background interruptions getting in the way.
Ganesh D.
Developer's Dream: Free, Lightweight, and Feature-Packed
Reviewed on Oct 12, 2026
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
I love that Ubuntu is free, lightweight, and developer-friendly. The terminal is a big plus for managing projects and installing tools efficiently. Ubuntu works really well with technologies like Node.js, Git, and Docker, providing a reliable environment for backend development and running applications in containers. This helps keep my workflow organized, making it easier to build, test, and manage projects without spending money on an operating system. The initial setup was straightforward, and starting with basic development tools didn't take much time, which added to a smooth experience.
What do you dislike about the product?
Sometimes setting up certain drivers or fixing compatibility issues can be frustrating, especially for beginners. Some apps also work better on Windows, so it would be nice to have broader software compatibility and easier troubleshooting. Ubuntu could improve by providing clearer error messages and simple step-by-step solutions for common problems. Better automatic driver detection, easier software installation, and a built-in tool to identify and fix system issues would make it much more beginner-friendly.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Ubuntu makes my development work easier by providing a stable environment for coding, testing, and running applications. It lets me manage projects with ease using tools like Node.js, Git, and Docker, all without spending money on an OS.
Gufran B.
Stable Open-Source Powerhouse with Zero Licensing Costs
Reviewed on Oct 05, 2026
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
What I value most about Ubuntu is its stability, developer-friendliness and reliable software packages management (apt, Snap). Using this OS as my daily driver makes my work productive and comfortable due to the native Linux terminal, Docker utility and comprehensive documentation. The stability and security of the LTS versions also contribute to a positive experience and simplify work.
What do you dislike about the product?
In my view, Ubuntu’s main drawback is its heavy reliance on Snap packages, which can result in slower application performance and increased disk usage. Also, while Ubuntu generally offers strong hardware support, certain proprietary applications or specific peripheral devices may still need extra configuration to work properly. Lastly, some professional tools, such as Adobe Creative Suite, along with other Windows-only programs, are not supported natively.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
In the past, we dealt with steep operating system licensing fees, development environments that were split apart, and system updates that were hard to predict across our infrastructure. By adopting Ubuntu for both server deployment and developer workstations, we moved to a single, dependable, open-source platform backed by predictable Long-Term Support. Today, we can roll out secure, scalable development and production environments with no licensing costs and smooth container integration. The result has been a substantial drop in IT overhead, lower infrastructure expenses, and software delivery pipelines that are faster and more dependable.