Ubuntu Pro
Enterprise Linux with extended security and complianceResellers deliver enterprise Linux solutions with Ubuntu Pro, providing customers with long-term security coverage, compliance tools, and commercial support for production workloads across cloud and on-premises environments.
The subscription includes compliance certifications for FIPS 140-2, CIS benchmarks, and DISA-STIG hardening profiles required for government and regulated industry deployments. Kernel live patching reduces downtime by applying critical security updates without reboots.
Resellers leverage Ubuntu Pro to deliver enterprise Linux solutions with commercial support, long-term security coverage, and compliance tooling. The per-machine subscription model provides predictable recurring revenue.
Commercial Model
Subscription Licensing
SaaS Delivery
Managed Services
Bundled Solutions
Commercial Benefits
Enterprise Linux with extended security and compliance.
Through BPS, resellers can resell Canonical’s enterprise Linux offering and build profitable practices around open-source infrastructure — powered by BPS.
What is the Ubuntu Program?
The Ubuntu Program enables resellers to resell Ubuntu Pro, Canonical’s enterprise subscription for Ubuntu. Ubuntu Pro extends Ubuntu LTS with 10 years of security maintenance covering thousands of open-source packages, compliance certifications for regulated industries, and commercial support.
Through BPS, resellers can access Canonical licensing, deliver Ubuntu Pro subscriptions to customers, and build services practices around enterprise Linux deployments. The program supports resellers serving government, healthcare, financial services, and other regulated industries.
Ubuntu Pro is the foundation for enterprise-grade open source infrastructure.
Who is the Ubuntu Program For?
The Ubuntu Program is designed for resellers who:
- Serve enterprise customers running Ubuntu in production environments.
- Manage large-scale Linux deployments across cloud and on-premises.
- Help customers modernize legacy systems to enterprise Linux.
- Build practices around open-source infrastructure.
- Support customers with compliance requirements (FIPS, CIS, HIPAA).
- Provide managed Linux services and infrastructure support.
- Offer security-focused Linux solutions to regulated industries.
Key Benefits of the Program
Ubuntu Pro delivers enterprise-grade security and compliance for resellers serving regulated industries.
10-Year Security Maintenance
Kernel Live Patching
Compliance Certifications
Predictable Recurring Revenue
Commercial Support
Cloud & On-Premises
What is the Ubuntu Program?
The Ubuntu Program enables resellers to resell Ubuntu Pro, Canonical’s enterprise subscription for Ubuntu. Ubuntu Pro extends Ubuntu LTS with 10 years of security maintenance covering thousands of open-source packages, compliance certifications for regulated industries, and commercial support.
Through BPS, resellers can access Canonical licensing, deliver Ubuntu Pro subscriptions to customers, and build services practices around enterprise Linux deployments. The program supports resellers serving government, healthcare, financial services, and other regulated industries.
Ubuntu Pro is the foundation for enterprise-grade open source infrastructure.
Ubuntu Pro Subscriptions
- Ubuntu Pro Desktop
- Ubuntu Pro Server
- Ubuntu Pro for Cloud
Security & Compliance
- Expanded Security Maintenance (ESM)
- FIPS 140-2 Certified Modules
- CIS Hardening Automation
Support Services
- Landscape Management
- Knowledge Base Access
- Commercial Support Tickets
How Ordering Works
A straightforward process to start selling Ubuntu Pro subscriptions.
Ordering Process
- Register as a reseller on the BPS Marketplace.
- Get activated for Canonical Ubuntu Pro and sign the reseller agreement.
- Join the Ubuntu Pro onboarding and training session.
- Generate quotes and place orders through the BPS Marketplace.
- Deliver Ubuntu Pro subscriptions to your customers.
- Track and manage subscription renewals through BPS.
Margins & Incentives
A straightforward process to start selling Ubuntu Pro subscriptions.
Commercial Benefits
- Attractive reseller margins on all Ubuntu Pro subscriptions.
- Annual subscription model generates predictable recurring revenue.
- Volume-based pricing for large deployments and enterprise customers.
- Additional revenue from deployment, migration, and support services.
- Flexible markup control per customer.
- Long-term renewal revenue from 10-year maintenance cycles.
Why Resellers Choose BPS for Ubuntu
BPS provides the licensing access, support, and enablement to build a successful Ubuntu Pro practice.
