What Is Ubuntu Esm?
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ESM ensures Ubuntu 16.04 LTS systems receive patches for high and critical CVEs (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures) in the Ubuntu base OS and scale-out infrastructure (Ceph, Openstack, Kubernetes and more) on the 64-bit x86 architecture.

What is Ubuntu extended security maintenance?

Continue to receive security updates for the Ubuntu base OS and critical infrastructure components – Ceph, OpenStack and more – with ESM in your Ubuntu Advantage subscription. Ubuntu Advantage for Infrastructure is available for physical servers, virtual machines, containers, and desktops.

What is Ubuntu 20 called?

Ubuntu 20.04 (Focal Fossa, as this release is known) is a Long Term Support (LTS) release, which means Ubuntu’s parent company, Canonical, will provide support through 2025. The LTS releases are what Canonical calls “enterprise grade,” and these tend to be conservative when it comes to adopting new technologies.

Marcus Vance

Marcus Vance

Cybersecurity & Digital Privacy Researcher

Marcus Vance is a cybersecurity auditor and technology writer dedicated to educating the public about online safety, data privacy regulations, enterprise security, and emerging cyber threats.

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