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Hugo Huang
1 March 2023

Setup your own VPN server

Cloud and server Article

Why do we need a VPN server? A VPN (Virtual Private Network) server is a network server that allows users to create a secure and encrypted connection to another network over the internet. Here are some reasons why we need a VPN server: Security: VPNs provide a secure way to access the internet, protecting sensitive ...


Rajan Patel
1 March 2023

Create stop motion animation with Dragonframe on Ubuntu

Ceph Desktop

Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio was animated using Dragonframe, opening the door for incredible stop motion visual effects. Anyone inspired by the techniques used in Pinocchio can make an animated movie using their iOS or Android device’s camera, connected to Dragonframe running on Ubuntu. Professional animators could go one step further a ...


Edoardo Barbieri
28 February 2023

What is real-time Linux? Part II

Internet of Things Article

Welcome to this three-part mini-series on real-time Linux. In Part I, we set the stage for the remainder of the series by defining a real-time system, and went through common misconceptions.  We also covered the broad market applications of a real-time Linux kernel.  Several applications across a wide range of use cases and verticals requ ...


Gabriel Aguiar Noury
28 February 2023

Top 10 robotics snaps in the Snap Store – Part 1

Robotics Article

The number of robotics applications being distributed by snaps just keeps growing! From toolkits and plugins to dedicated robotics launch files and ROS-based snaps, robotics developers keep sharing their apps with snaps. But which of these are the best snaps for robotics developers?  We have put together a list (Part 1) of some of the ...


Canonical
27 February 2023

Canonical announces support for the 4th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors with Intel vRAN Boost

Canonical announcements Article

Reliable, high-speed connectivity unlocked for 5G radio networks [Barcelona, Spain, 27 February 2023] – Canonical is proud to announce full support for Intel’s innovative new 4th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors with Intel vRAN Boost hardware platform family on Ubuntu Pro 22.04 LTS, delivering immediate compatibility with the advanced e ...


Hugo Huang
26 February 2023

Rethink your Cloud strategy in 2023

Cloud and server Article

Gartner forecasts that worldwide end-user spending on public cloud services will grow 20.7% from $490.3 billion in 2022 to $591.8 billion in 2023. By 2026, the Public Cloud market will double its size today to $1 trillion, also predicted by Gartner. AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud all maintained double-digit growth in Q4 2022, espe ...


Canonical
25 February 2023

Out with the Old, In with the New [Telco Edition]: A Canonical and Spectro Cloud Collaboration at MWC 2023

Telecommunications Article

Meet Canonical at MWC 2023 in Barcelona ...


Edoardo Barbieri
24 February 2023

What is real-time Linux? Part I

Internet of Things Article

Welcome to this three-part blog series on real-time Linux.  Throughout the series, we will assess the key features of a real-time system. We will understand how a real-time capable Linux kernel differs from mainline, and touch upon the performance trade-offs you should consider when choosing real-time versus a low-latency kernel, for inst ...


Wajeeha Hamid
23 February 2023

Closed loop architecture and persistent volumes for network functions – Highlights in OSM release THIRTEEN

OSM Article

Open Source MANO (OSM) has announced its thirteenth version which is supported for six months (short-term support). This release targets feature enhancements for VNF vendors residing in the OSM ecosystem. It features new scalable architecture for service assurance and closed-loop operations, using Apache Airflow and Prometheus. It is capa ...


ijlal-loutfi
22 February 2023

Linux security: your questions, answered

Confidential computing Confidential computing

At Canonical, we often get questions about open-source security and of course, Linux security is a common topic. Based on a recent webinar hosted by our security team and an accompanying blog post, we put together the most common questions we receive. This is by no means an exhaustive list, but it should give you ...


Canonical
21 February 2023

Elektrobit and Canonical announce EB corbos Linux – built on Ubuntu

Ubuntu Article

Two leading companies in open-source and automotive software combine complementary strengths to create the next-generation automotive operating system. EB corbos Linux – built on Ubuntu is an open-source ECU software solution that complies with automotive industry standards to facilitate rapid innovation and simplify vehicle development. ...