Snappy Ubuntu Core comes to Google Compute Engine
Canonical
on 16 December 2014
Tags: cloud , docker , Google , Ubuntu Core
This article was last updated 6 years ago.
Canonical is delighted to announce the availability of snappy Ubuntu Core on Google Compute Engine, making the fastest Ubuntu now instantly accessible on the fastest cloud in the industry.
Ubuntu Core is the new “snappy” rendition of the world’s favourite cloud OS, with a very lean and secure base image that features transactional updates for both system and applications. Snappy Ubuntu is perfect for container-oriented deployments using technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
Robbie Williamson, VP Cloud Engineering at Canonical says; “Ubuntu Core is the leanest and most efficient version of Ubuntu for cloud deployments with a particular focus on docker and containers. We’re delighted to bring Ubuntu Core, with snappy packages, to Google Cloud Platform, which is widely recognised for its performance and Google’s emphasis on container technologies.”
The beta of Ubuntu Core will run throughout the current Ubuntu development cycle.
Try snappy Ubuntu Core on Google Compute Engine now, click here for instructions.
Check out our video introducing Ubuntu Core:
What’s the risk of unsolved vulnerabilities in Docker images?
Having a trusted source for your dependencies is critical for a secure software supply chain. How confident are you in your container security? See how Ubuntu and Canonical can help.
Newsletter signup
Related posts
Join Canonical at the first-ever African OpenInfra Days
For the second time, and in less than one month, Canonical is coming to East Africa! Three weeks ago, we had the first-ever UbuCon Africa, which was...
Canonical’s Ubuntu to be supported on NVIDIA Jetson Thor
Canonical commits to Ubuntu long-term support and security patching for NVIDIA Jetson Thor, bringing real-time performance, out-of-the-box compatibility, and...
What are our partners building for device makers? Explore the highlights from Ubuntu IoT Day Singapore
Our first Ubuntu IoT Day in Southeast Asia – and our first ever event in Singapore! It was long overdue, as several attendees were quick to remind us. Ubuntu...