Blog posts written by Jehudi

Jehudi
28 March 2024

Deploying Open Language Models on Ubuntu

AI Article

Discover the benefits of using Ubuntu for open-source AI and how to seamlessly deploy models on Azure, including leveraging GPU and Confidential Compute capabilities. ...

Jehudi
2 November 2023

Ubuntu Snapshots on Microsoft Azure: Ensuring predictability and consistency in cloud deployments

Cloud and server Article

Canonical and Microsoft Azure integrate Snapshot Service with Azure’s update mechanisms for Ubuntu. Achieve deterministic updates across Ubuntu VM fleets, bolstering Safe Deployment Practices (SDP). Uniformity in deployed packages now guaranteed from staging to production. ...

Jehudi
27 October 2023

Microsoft Azure’s Ubuntu Server 20.04 LTS Deprecation Notice

Ubuntu Article

Publication of Ubuntu Server 20.04 LTS in the Microsoft Azure Marketplace has been halted due to a 100-image version limit policy. A 90-day deprecation schedule has been initiated for older image versions, starting with 20.04.202004230, to resume new publications. Current subscribers have a 90-day window to transition. ...

Jehudi
26 October 2023

Introducing Confidential VMs on Ubuntu Pro for Azure

Ubuntu Article

Unlock unparalleled security for your Azure-based enterprise workloads with the integration of Ubuntu Pro and Confidential VMs. Benefit from 10-year ESM, Kernel Livepatch, and runtime data encryption for a robust, full-spectrum security solution. ...

Jehudi
8 August 2023

Announcing In-Place Upgrade from Ubuntu Server to Ubuntu Pro on Azure

Cloud and server Article

Seamlessly upgrade from Ubuntu Server to Ubuntu Pro on Azure without downtime. Explore advanced security, compliance, and long-term support features. Enhance your enterprise functionality and optimize your cloud journey with Ubuntu Pro. ...

Jehudi
1 August 2023

Enhancing the Ubuntu Experience on Azure: Introducing Ubuntu Pro Updates Awareness

Cloud and server Article

Canonical integrates Ubuntu Pro update awareness into Azure, highlighting additional updates including extended security maintenance for Ubuntu 18.04 LTS. This feature helps identify Ubuntu instances lacking security updates, offering a solution through Ubuntu Pro subscription, enhancing the security of Ubuntu on Azure. ...