The official real-time Ubuntu Linux, with ten years of maintenance for the time-bound workloads of modern enterprises. Perfect for development in a digital-twin environment of Ubuntu RTK on real hardware
"Real-time Ubuntu Pro is an Ubuntu 22.04 LTS Jammy Jellyfish server AMI that enables the real-time kernel option on boot, running with the 5.15-rt patch set implemented.
By integrating the upstream PREEMPT_RT patches, real-time Ubuntu reduces kernel latencies as required by the most demanding workloads and is more preemptive than mainline Linux. Real-time Ubuntu helps ensure time-predictable task execution by minimizing non-preemptible critical sections in kernel code. As the processing of time-sensitive workloads depends on the system's ability to respond within a bounded time interval, real-time Ubuntu aims to provide a deterministic response to stringent low-latency requirements.
If you are an automotive developer or engineer looking for a reliable OS with deterministic capabilities, Ubuntu Pro with a real-time kernel is the right choice for you. Our real-time Ubuntu has been designed specifically for cutting-edge projects and is already being used in automotive-related developments and prototypes related to autonomous driving, for example.
This product is the exact copy of the Ubuntu operating system you would deploy on real hardware with the same real-time kernel and aims to provide an exact mirror of your complete stack on the cloud.
Canonical's enterprise-grade software support and long-term maintenance for the real-time Ubuntu kernel ensure product longevity. Device manufacturers can focus on their business drivers, shortening time-to-market by relying on an enterprise-grade, real-time Linux kernel supported for 10 years.
Why developers and devops choose real-time Ubuntu:
Critical and high-security kernel CVE patches are automatically applied at run-time, without the need for an immediate reboot, enabled by default on Ubuntu Pro.
10-year security maintenance: real-time Ubuntu 22.04 LTS provides security maintenance until April 2032
Optimized performance: optimized kernel, with improved boot speed, outstanding runtime performance, and advanced device support
Production-ready: Ubuntu is the leading Linux in the cloud with over 50% of Linux workloads
Developer-friendly: Ubuntu is the number one Linux for developers, offering the broadest library and tools to innovate with the latest technologies and security coverage.
Non-stop security: Canonical publishes updated images daily, ensuring security is built-in from the moment an instance launches
Consistent experience across platforms: from edge to multi-cloud, Ubuntu provides the same experience regardless of the platform, ensuring consistency of your CI/CD pipelines and management mechanisms.
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You pay by the hour for each running instance, with no upfront commitment. Pricing maps to specific AWS Graviton (ARM64) instance types across the C6g, C7g, C6gn, C7gn, C6gd, M6g, M6gd, R6g, and R6gd families. Each family targets a workload profile: compute, network-heavy compute, memory, or local storage. Within each family, cost scales with instance size, from medium up through metal, because charges track the instance's vCPU count. Larger sizes carry more vCPUs and cost more per hour. You select the instance type that fits your workload.
Top-of-mind questions for buyers
How is the hourly charge calculated for each instance type?
Charges track the instance's vCPU count and meter by the second. Instances with more vCPUs cost more per hour. This applies across all the Graviton families listed. You pay only while an instance runs.
What does the Ubuntu Pro software charge include beyond the base operating system?
You get security patches for Ubuntu infrastructure and hundreds of open source applications. It includes FIPS 140-3 and Common Criteria EAL2 certified components, optional CIS and DISA STIG hardening, and Kernel Livepatch, which applies kernel security patches without a reboot. Maintenance runs until 2032 for this release.
Am I charged when an instance is stopped?
The software fee meters running time only. A fully stopped instance does not accrue Ubuntu Pro charges. Stopped instances may still incur separate AWS storage fees for attached volumes, but those are billed by AWS, not by the software licence.
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For Ubuntu Cloud Guest it is suggested to manually configure your Security Group/Firewall settings. The 1-Click Security Group opens only port 22 so that you can access your instance via ssh using login 'ubuntu'. If you chose the 1-Click Security Group, you may change it later to enable applications using the AWS Console or API.
Ubuntu Pro comes with software support for its Main and Universe repositories for 10 years from its release date. Additional ticket/phone support can be added with two support levels: 24-hour support for business days or 24x7 support coverage. Learn more at
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Ubuntu Pro FIPS is a FIPS 140-3 out of the box certified image for AWS. It includes security coverage for 25,000+ open source packages, CIS and DISA-STIG assisted hardening, and 10 years of support.
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