Ubuntu for Modern Infrastructure

Reliable, secure, and automation-friendly Linux for modern infrastructure

Reliable, secure, and automation-friendly Linux for modern infrastructure

Where it Fits

Where it Fits

Ideal for cloud, container, and DevOps environments where speed and consistency matter. Works equally well across hybrid and on-prem systems.

Strengths

Strengths

Reliable, secure, and automation-friendly. Backed by Canonical with strong tooling and cloud support for fast, scalable deployments.

Watchouts

Watchouts

Snap packaging and interim releases need planning. HWE kernels boost compatibility but may require extra driver care.

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A Brief Look at Ubuntu’s Roots

Ubuntu was founded in 2004 by Mark Shuttleworth and built on Debian, with a mission to make Linux more accessible, reliable, and enterprise-ready. Backed by Canonical Ltd., it introduced predictable release cycles and long-term support (LTS) versions — a game-changer for businesses that value stability.

Over the years, Ubuntu has become the most widely used Linux distribution across servers, clouds, and containers. Its focus on security, automation, and open-source collaboration keeps it at the core of modern infrastructure.

What makes Ubuntu Stand Out

Ubuntu stands out for its balance of stability, performance, and adaptability. Its predictable release cycle, strong community support, and extensive documentation make it one of the most dependable Linux platforms for modern infrastructure. Designed to integrate cleanly with today’s automation and cloud workflows, Ubuntu provides a reliable foundation for everything from small-scale deployments to large, distributed systems.

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Predictable Releases

Regular LTS releases every two years offer consistency and reliability for long-term planning.
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Broad Ecosystem

Compatible across major clouds, virtualization platforms, and hardware vendors for easy integration.
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Automation-Friendly

Built to work seamlessly with Ansible, Terraform, Puppet, and CI/CD pipelines.
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Secure by Design

Strong default hardening, rapid security patching, and built-in tools like AppArmor and UFW help maintain system integrity.
How Crafty Penguins Uses Ubuntu

How Crafty Penguins Uses Ubuntu

At Crafty Penguins, Ubuntu is the foundation of all our internal infrastructure. Every system and stack we rely on — from our development environments and CI/CD pipelines to our monitoring, backup, and automation servers — runs on Ubuntu.

We use Ubuntu because it gives us the consistency, stability, and flexibility we need to operate efficiently. Its predictable LTS release cycle, robust package ecosystem, and strong security model make it an ideal platform for our engineers to build and maintain reliable services.

By standardizing our internal infrastructure on Ubuntu, we ensure that the same environment we recommend to clients is the one we use daily. This alignment allows us to deeply understand its strengths, stay ahead of updates, and continually refine our best practices for automation, security, and scalability.

The Crafty Penguin's Way - Our Proven Process

  • A practical and effective initial onboarding experience
  • Reliable long-term relationships
  • Build trust through reporting
  • Enable your systems to keep improving over time

FAQ

Yes. Ubuntu is an excellent choice for Kubernetes clusters. It’s optimized for container orchestration with MicroK8s, containerd, and snap packages. Its predictable updates, robust automation tools, and wide cloud compatibility make it one of the most commonly used bases for production Kubernetes deployments.
Ubuntu’s Long-Term Support (LTS) releases provide five years of standard updates, with an option to extend security coverage through Extended Security Maintenance (ESM) if desired. This makes it ideal for teams that want predictable upgrade cycles without the constant churn of frequent releases.
Yes. Ubuntu supports in-place upgrades between LTS versions using built-in tools like do-release-upgrade. We recommend testing upgrades in a staging environment first to confirm application compatibility before deploying to production.
Absolutely. Ubuntu performs well across both virtualized and physical environments. It supports hypervisors like KVM, Proxmox, and VMware, as well as a wide range of hardware architectures — making it flexible for on-prem and cloud workloads alike.
Ubuntu ships with strong defaults such as AppArmor, UFW (firewall), and automatic security updates. Crafty Penguins typically recommends layering in configuration management, SSH hardening, least-privilege policies, and regular update automation for full system protection.

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