Ubuntu Core
The immutable embedded Linux OS
Ubuntu Core is a minimal, secure, and strictly confined operating system powering devices around the world. Build your Ubuntu Core image today.
An OS with all the infrastructure
Ubuntu Core is more than just your embedded Linux OS, it's your whole deployment infrastructure. Build targeted production-ready images, unlock over-the-air (OTA) updates, deploy in air-gapped environments, manage your fleet of devices, achieve real-time operations, comply with cybersecurity requirements and more.
Ubuntu Core will transform the way you deploy devices with the longest support window in the industry: up to 15 years.
Continuous security
Imagine a world where every device is trustworthy. We created every aspect of Ubuntu Core to deliver the most securely designed embedded Linux ever, with an up to 15 year LTS commitment.
Device management
Enjoy reliable, remotely accessible, and recoverable devices which are always up-to-date with mission-critical OTA updates. In connected or air-gapped environments.
Agile containerization
Ubuntu Core is immutable and strictly confined. There is a clean separation between the kernel, OS image, and applications, each updated independently and protected against corruption.
A strong hardware ecosystem
We enable Ubuntu Core with the best ODMs and silicon vendors in the world. We continuously test it on leading IoT and edge devices and hardware.
From development to deployment
Use the same kernel, the same libraries, and the same system software for a smooth transition from development to production. Once you have created your application in Ubuntu Desktop or Server, build your immutable Ubuntu Core image based on your developed applications and targeted hardware.
Deploying a device?
Ubuntu is your development environment. Ubuntu Core is your deployment OS. Whatever language or tech stack you choose – C++, Rust, Python, or beyond – you can package and deploy your application seamlessly on Ubuntu Core.
For more than 20 years, Ubuntu has provided the best development environment. Every aspect of the development process benefits from Ubuntu's responsiveness, ease of use, regular software updates, and a high degree of security.
Snapcraft is the command-line tool for packaging your software as a snap. Snaps are containerized packages designed for deploying embedded applications, with increased performance compared to other technologies. Ubuntu Core architecture is built on snaps and each element benefits from its tooling.
Canonical's Snap Store powers developers to host and manage software updates for their devices. It provides a trusted update infrastructure, including reliable OTA updates, delta updates, and more. Organisations can also create private marketplaces, with advanced software management for fleets of devices.
The right OS for your devices. Ubuntu Core is a strictly confined and immutable embedded Linux OS. Build your Ubuntu Core image for your application and targeted hardware, and enjoy a fully managed and securely designed production image.
Ubuntu Pro subscription delivers certified compliance (FIPS, DISA STIG), Ubuntu Universe security maintenance, zero-touch management with Landscape, and Livepatch kernel updates for Ubuntu Core devices. Included for Core customers and free for personal use.
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Elementary scales AI machine vision
Elementary chooses Ubuntu Core to replace its server-based setup and reduce provisioning time by 98%.
BeWell delivers smarter medical devices
Ubuntu Core enables BeWell to deliver a GDPR-compliant, CE-marked self-service health kiosk.
IBM Cloud provides highly isolated and performant bare metal servers
IBM Cloud's bare metal servers offer highly isolated and high-performing tenant-cloud isolation through the use of Ubuntu Core.
Get to market fast with our hardware ecosystem
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Ready to innovate?
Whether you are a startup bringing your concept to market or already have large fleets of devices deployed in the field, we have the expertise and infrastructure to launch and support you.