Ubuntu Server delivers services reliably, predictably and economically. It is the perfect base on which to build your instances. Ubuntu is the world's most popular Linux for cloud environments and is suitable for small to large-scale Linux operations. Ubuntu Server for AWS is designed by Canonical (the publishers of Ubuntu) and optimized for AWS. For more information, visit https://ubuntu.com/aws.

Ubuntu is free and will always be, with the option to access additional security, management tools and technical support when you need it through additional commercial offerings from Canonical.

Why developers and devops choose Ubuntu Server for AWS

• Production ready: Ubuntu is the leading Linux in the public cloud with > 50% of Linux workloads
• Developer friendly: Ubuntu is the #1 Linux for developers offering the latest library and tools to innovate with the latest technologies
• No mandatory licenses: Ubuntu Server is freely available, with no mandatory licenses and unlimited VMs
• Non-stop security: Canonical publishes images on a daily basis, ensuring security is built-in from the moment an instance launches
• Optimized performance: optimized kernel, with improved boot speed, outstanding runtime performance and advanced device support
• Portability: Ubuntu is available in all regions with content mirrors to avoid the need to go across regions or out to the Internet for updates
• 5-year security maintenance: Ubuntu 24.04 LTS - Noble provides security maintenance until June 2029