The security landscape is growing continually in complexity. Whatever industry you work in, your organization has to contend with evolving threats and ever-stricter compliance requirements, whilst at the same time facing pressure to build fast and scale smart. This is especially true when innovating on the public cloud. […]

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Minimal Ubuntu Pro combines the smallest Ubuntu footprint with enterprise-grade security features for public cloud deployments. It offers 50% smaller image size, 40% faster boot times, and up to 15 years of security maintenance with CVE patching across Main and Universe repositories. The images include kernel live patching, FIPS 140-3 certified cryptographic modules, and CIS/DISA-STIG hardening profiles for compliance. Available on AWS, Azure, and GCP with metered per-hour billing, it's optimized for microservices, containers, and regulated infrastructure requiring minimal attack surface and tight control over installed software.

Minimal Ubuntu Pro: lean images backed by enterprise-grade security

Deploy Minimal Ubuntu Pro across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud

Minimized attack surface. Enhanced security.

Why security-aware companies choose Minimal Ubuntu Pro

Available on all the major cloud platforms