Canonical has announced Everything LTS service providing 12 years of security support for custom Docker container Linux images, including open-source dependencies. CEO Mark Shuttleworth boasts about addressing stringent regulatory requirements for enterprises and ISVs with complex open-source stacks. Canonical will deliver distroless or Ubuntu-based Docker images with support on various platforms, including Red Hat OpenShift, VMware, and major public cloud services. These minimal, hardened containers aim to reduce attack surface and increase security. Canonical’s partnership with Microsoft provides ultra-light .NET containers. Canonical aims to respond quickly to security issues and position itself as the top choice for secure, cutting-edge open-source technology in the enterprise Linux market.
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