--- title: Canonical supports Microsoft Azure Cobalt 100 VMs description: Canonical announces that Ubuntu and Ubuntu Pro now support Microsoft Azure Cobalt 100 VMs, ideal for diverse workloads and leveraging Arm-based architectures for enhanced performance and efficiency. url: https://canonical.com/blog/ubuntu-supports-azure-cobalt-100-vms?format=md --- 1. [Blog](https://canonical.com/blog) 2. Article --- [Jehudi](https://canonical.com/blog/author/jota-ce "More about Jehudi") on 21 May 2024 # Canonical supports Microsoft Azure Cobalt 100 VMs [ARM64](https://canonical.com/blog/tag/arm64) [Microsoft Azure](https://canonical.com/blog/tag/microsoft-azure) Share on:* [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://www.canonical.com/blog/ubuntu-supports-azure-cobalt-100-vms "Share on Facebook") * [Twitter](https://twitter.com/share?text=Canonical%20supports%20Microsoft%20Azure%20Cobalt%20100%20VMs&url=https://www.canonical.com/blog/ubuntu-supports-azure-cobalt-100-vms&hashtags=ubuntu "Share on Twitter") * [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://www.canonical.com/blog/ubuntu-supports-azure-cobalt-100-vms&title=Canonical%20supports%20Microsoft%20Azure%20Cobalt%20100%20VMs "Share on LinkedIn") --- --- ## Newsletter signup Get the latest Canonical news and updates in your inbox. Work email: \*I agree to receive information about Canonical's products and services. By submitting this form, I confirm that I have read and agree to [Canonical's Privacy Policy](https://canonical.com/legal/data-privacy). Sign up Canonical is pleased to announce that Ubuntu and [Ubuntu Pro](https://ubuntu.com/azure/pro) support the newly-launched Microsoft Azure Cobalt 100 VMs. Over 95% of packages in the Ubuntu archive also work on Arm, making it the perfect choice to leverage these powerful and high-performance cloud environments for a wide array of applications. Ubuntu Pro extends Ubuntu with additional security coverage, letting you use that expanded range of packages while still meeting your security and compliance requirements. ### Designed for diverse workloads The Azure Cobalt 100 VMs are ideal for a variety of demanding workloads such as application servers, machine learning platforms, open-source databases, in-memory caches, and cloud-native applications on Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS). Additionally, these VMs are well-suited for [Anbox Cloud](https://anbox-cloud.io/), which facilitates running Arm based Android at scale in cloud environments, enhancing performance and density for a wide range of use cases, such as cloud gaming, automation or testing of applications. ### Preview availability Microsoft is currently offering a preview of the Azure Cobalt 100 VMs. For detailed information about the preview and the capabilities of the Azure Cobalt 100 VMs, please refer to the [official Microsoft announcement](https://aka.ms/Cobalt100-VM-Preview-Blog). Canonical is committed to ensuring that Ubuntu remains the operating system of choice for cloud developers and enterprises seeking to harness the latest advancements in cloud technology. By supporting Microsoft Azure Cobalt 100 VMs, we enhance performance and operational efficiency, especially by leveraging the cost and energy benefits of Arm-based architectures for complex workloads. Our ongoing support and compatibility with cutting-edge cloud features underscore Ubuntu’s position as the leading choice for modern cloud computing environments, ready to deploy the newest cloud capabilities as soon as they are released. #### Related posts --- [Jehudi](https://canonical.com/blog/author/jota-ce) 2 June 2026 ### [Ubuntu and Ubuntu Pro on Azure Cobalt 200 VMs](https://canonical.com/blog/ubuntu-azure-cobalt-200-vms) Ubuntu Ubuntu tech blog Microsoft has announced the preview of Azure Cobalt 200, its second-generation custom Arm silicon. Learn how Ubuntu and Ubuntu Pro support these new VMs from day one, offering seamless deployment, long-term security maintenance, and Kernel Livepatch without requiring engineering or platform changes ... --- [Jehudi](https://canonical.com/blog/author/jota-ce) 17 December 2024 ### [Ubuntu brings comprehensive support to Azure Cobalt 100 VMs](https://canonical.com/blog/ubuntu-azure-cobalt-100-vms) Cloud and server Ubuntu tech blog Ubuntu and Ubuntu Pro support Microsoft’s Azure Cobalt 100 Virtual Machines, featuring their new 64-bit Arm processors. With over 95% of packages compiled for this architecture, users can deploy a wide range of workloads—from application servers to machine learning—while benefiting from Ubuntu’s robust security and extensive ecosystem. ... --- [Youssef Eltoukhy](https://canonical.com/blog/author/usf197) 26 May 2026 ### [Run agentic workloads on Arm and Ubuntu](https://canonical.com/blog/run-agentic-workloads-on-arm-and-ubuntu) AI Ubuntu tech blog In the lead-up to Ubuntu Summit 26.04, Canonical and Arm are collaborating to certify the new Arm AGI CPU on Ubuntu 26.04 LTS (Resolute Raccoon). Learn what this means for developers and agentic AI. ...