Ubuntu Pro Minimal 22.04 LTS with CIS hardening

Ubuntu Pro Minimal 22.04 LTS with CIS hardening is designed for automated, large-scale deployments. It features a minimal package set, reduced footprint, and a limited attack surface - ideal for secure and efficient operations. This image comes with CIS hardening out of the box, which further strengthens security, compliance, and audit readiness.

Ubuntu Pro's expanded security coverage, delivering timely patches not only for the operating system but also for a wide range of third-party open-source packages. Advanced features such as kernel live patching and optional FIPS compliance are also included.

These capabilities enable organizations to adopt open-source technologies while maintaining rigorous standards for security, governance, and regulatory compliance. Ubuntu Pro is supported through April 2032.

Ubuntu Pro Minimal 22.04 LTS with CIS hardening remains fully compatible with both Ubuntu LTS Classic and Ubuntu LTS Minimal, adding default-enabled security enhancements along with compliance and management tools, making it ideal for Linux operations at any scale.

Additionally, customers using Ubuntu Pro can get access to Canonical Landscape, the official Ubuntu fleet management tool, at no additional cost. Learn more at https://ubuntu.com/landscape 

For more information on Ubuntu Minimal, visit https://ubuntu.com/blog/minimal-ubuntu-released .

For CIS hardening and compliance information, see https://ubuntu.com/security/certifications/docs/usg/cis 

Why Developers and DevOps Teams Choose Ubuntu Pro Minimal on AWS

• Lightweight & Secure: Optimized for minimal footprint and reduced attack surface.
• Extensive Security Updates: Receive security patches for over 25,000 packages, including popular tools like Apache Kafka, NGINX, MongoDB, Redis, and PostgreSQL.
• Built-in Security Hardening: Includes CIS and DISA-STIG compliance tools to establish a strong security baseline and support auditing needs.
• FIPS 140-2 Certified Modules: Optional cryptographic modules for compliance with regulated environments.
• Kernel Livepatch: Automatically applies critical kernel CVE patches at runtime without requiring an immediate reboot-enabled by default.
• 10-Year Security Maintenance: Supported through April 2032 with ongoing security updates.
• Optimized Performance: Enhanced kernel delivers faster boot times, improved runtime performance, and broad device support.
• Production-Ready: Ubuntu powers over 50% of Linux workloads in the cloud-trusted by enterprises globally.
• Developer Friendly: Ubuntu is the top choice for developers, with the widest range of libraries, tools, and up-to-date open-source technologies.
• Daily Updated Images: Canonical publishes refreshed images daily, ensuring secure, production-ready instances from the start.
• Consistent Multi-Cloud Experience: Seamless integration across edge, data center, and public cloud ensures a uniform experience for CI/CD and management workflows.