Upgrade Ubuntu LTS to Ubuntu Pro in Place with AWS License Manager!
Good work today, it's Shii-chan! Here is a security upgrade that operations folks will like!
AWS What's New
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What was announced?
AWS What's New announced that AWS License Manager now supports in-place upgrades of EC2 Ubuntu LTS (Long Term Support) instances to Ubuntu Pro available on AWS Marketplace.
Why it matters
You can strengthen your security posture and meet compliance requirements without rebuilding your fleet or migrating workloads to a new instance or AMI.
What changes
- If you already have a Canonical Ubuntu Pro subscription through AWS Marketplace, you can upgrade directly during the conversion workflow
- If you don't have a subscription yet, you can subscribe to Canonical Ubuntu Pro from within the AWS License Manager console
You can now do this within the License Manager flow!
Dive Deep
Here is what the source says about Ubuntu Pro.
- Security patches for up to 10 years, extendable to 15 years with the Legacy add-on
- Coverage extends beyond the base OS to thousands of additional packages, including widely used open-source applications such as NGINX, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and Redis
- Kernel Livepatch applies critical kernel security fixes without rebooting, minimizing downtime
It is available in all commercial regions where AWS License Manager is available. To get started, see the AWS License Manager console and the AWS License Manager User Guide.
Wrap-up
- Convert EC2 Ubuntu LTS to Ubuntu Pro from Marketplace in place
- No fleet rebuild or migration to new instances or AMIs
- Patches for up to 10 years, up to 15 with the Legacy add-on
- Kernel Livepatch supports fixes without reboots
- Available in all commercial regions where License Manager is available
This is for ops teams that need long-term Ubuntu support and compliance coverage!
