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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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Overview
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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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 10-year maintenance commitment
Live Kernel Patching
Kernel livepatch technology applies security fixes to running kernel without requiring system restart
Compliance Profiles
Includes hardening and certification profiles for Common Criteria EAL2, CIS, DISA STIG, FedRAMP, HIPAA, and PCI compliance
Regulatory Environment Support
Designed for regulated environments including federal agencies, government contractors, and organizations requiring FedRAMP and HIPAA compliance
Operating System Hardening
Amazon Linux 2 configured with STIG Benchmark High standard for enhanced security posture
Security Standards Compliance
Implementation of Defense Information System Agency (DISA) Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) for system hardening
EMR Compatibility
Tested and compatible with Amazon Elastic MapReduce (EMR) for distributed computing workloads
Continuous Security Updates
Access to continuous security updates available through new versions of the image
Multi-Application Support
Suitable for deployment across various applications beyond EMR environments
Security Hardening Standard Compliance
Container image hardened according to CIS Benchmark Level 1 profile with consensus-based security configuration guidance
Regulatory Compliance Support
Alignment with PCI DSS, FedRAMP, DoD Cloud Computing SRG, FISMA, and select NIST publications requirements
Pre-configured Security Controls
Hardened account and local policies, firewall configuration, and computer-based and user-based administrative templates pre-applied
Conformance Assessment and Reporting
Includes CIS-CAT Pro assessment reports, package inventory files, and exception documentation for benchmark compliance verification
Regular Security Maintenance
Monthly patching aligned with software vendor updates to maintain alignment with latest security standards
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Smooth, Lightweight Linux Setup for AI/ML Workflows
Reviewed on Feb 05, 2026
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What do you like best about the product?
As an AI developer, the development of AI/ML projects and workflows is very smooth. I can install TensorFlow, PyTorch, CUDA drivers, and Docker with simple apt commands, instead of wrestling with dependencies like I used to on Windows. It’s also very lightweight and doesn’t take up too much space. Running multiple Python environments, Docker containers, and background services simultaneously doesn't bog down my system like other OSs
What do you dislike about the product?
My biggest issue is the lack of software support. Many popular applications and games are built for Windows or Mac, but not for Linux, which means I either have to rely on workarounds like Wine or I simply can’t use them at all.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Ubuntu solved my biggest challenge: building and deploying complex AI workflows without the performance degradation or compatibility issues I constantly ran into on Windows. I can now run multiple Docker containers, Kubernetes clusters, NVIDIA NIM services, and vector databases at the same time without any lag, which has cut my deployment time from 2–3 hours down to 15–20 minutes. Native support for virtually every AI/ML framework PyTorch, TensorFlow, LangChain, Hugging Face, and CUDA means everything works smoothly with proper GPU acceleration, without the usual dependency hell. On top of that, the massive open-source community offers pre-built solutions and troubleshooting guides for whatever stack I’m working with, saving me at least 10 hours per week in debugging time.
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Stable Environment, Effortless Development
Reviewed on Feb 05, 2026
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
I use Ubuntu for development, testing, hardware integration, and deployment because it provides a stable, predictable environment. I appreciate that things don't randomly break after updates, and I feel confident because I know what's happening when I update, install tools, or tweak settings. The development tools just work out of the box, and if something goes wrong, the error messages are actually useful. This predictability reduces my cognitive load as updates and installs behave consistently, so I don't have to worry about surprise breakages or hunt for what changed. The initial setup is straightforward and fast. Installing a standard set of tools and syncing dotfiles is simple, and once documented, new team members can get a usable environment in just a couple of hours.
What do you dislike about the product?
Hardware support can still be a hit or miss, especially with newer laptops or GPUs. Things usually work, but sometimes you have to dig around for drivers, which breaks the flow. The desktop experience can be tighter. GNOME is clean, but some basic customizations need extensions, and those can break after updates.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Ubuntu gives me a stable, predictable environment. Development tools work out of the box, and error messages are useful. The predictability reduces my cognitive load, minimizing surprise breakages and making updates and installs consistent.
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Open Source, Free, and Community-Driven
Reviewed on Feb 04, 2026
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
because it is OpenSource, Free and help community
What do you dislike about the product?
sometimes not everything are available in all languages
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
using since OS from laptops, to AMI on our cloud with standards defined globally
ALISHETTI S.
Ubuntu is most suitable for the servers.
Reviewed on Feb 04, 2026
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
I like the level of control it provides for the hardware and the user management, ACL feature for access control for user and access management.
What do you dislike about the product?
I don't dislike any of the Ubuntu feature.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
It is perfect OS for the servers in IT department.
It has both CLI and GUI interfaces.
It provides great logging and monitoring features.
Also it provides optimization and resource scaling.
It has both CLI and GUI interfaces.
It provides great logging and monitoring features.
Also it provides optimization and resource scaling.
Martisa E. T.
Free, Secure, and Highly Customizable—Ubuntu at Its Best
Reviewed on Feb 04, 2026
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
What I like most about Ubuntu is that it’s free, open-source, and highly customizable, which gives users a lot of control over their system.
Ubuntu is especially helpful because it’s reliable, has strong security features, and works well with a wide range of software and development tools. For me, the biggest upsides are its faster performance and the fact that I experience fewer system crashes.
Ubuntu is especially helpful because it’s reliable, has strong security features, and works well with a wide range of software and development tools. For me, the biggest upsides are its faster performance and the fact that I experience fewer system crashes.
What do you dislike about the product?
What I dislike about Ubuntu is that some proprietary software and certain hardware drivers aren’t always fully supported right out of the box. It can also come with a learning curve for people who are new to Linux, especially when they need to use the terminal for more advanced tasks.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Ubuntu solves problems for businesses by providing a secure, stable, and cost-effective operating system that reduces reliance on expensive licensing fees. For me, it delivers reliable performance, consistent security updates, and the flexibility to run business, development, and cloud applications efficiently, without unnecessary overhead.