For nearly two decades, Ubuntu has been the go-to Linux distribution for developers, sysadmins, DevOps engineers, and cloud-native builders. While new distros rise and fall in popularity, Ubuntu remains a constant—stable, flexible, and developer-friendly.

At Raff Technologies, Ubuntu is one of the most launched VM images on our platform. And there are some very good reasons for that.

What Makes Ubuntu So Popular?

1. Rock-Solid Stability

Ubuntu is based on Debian, one of the most reliable distros ever built. The Long-Term Support (LTS) releases (like 22.04 and 24.04) receive five years of security updates, making them ideal for production environments.

Whether you're spinning up a VM for software testing or deploying a backend microservice, you know exactly what you’re getting: predictability without the bloat.

2. Package Ecosystem & APT

Ubuntu's package manager (apt) is legendary for its simplicity and robustness. Installing tools, updating dependencies, or even compiling from source is smoother than most OS environments.

You can run:

and have a full development stack running in minutes.

3. Cloud & VM Readiness

Ubuntu was among the first Linux distros to go “cloud-native”:

• Built-in cloud-init support

• Optimized AMIs on AWS, GCP, Azure

• Lightweight headless server editions perfect for remote VMs

That’s exactly why it’s a top choice for Raff users who need fast-launch, resource-efficient virtual machines.

4. Security by Default

Ubuntu ships with:

• AppArmor for process-level isolation

• Unattended-upgrades

• Built-in firewall (ufw)

• LTS kernels with timely patches

Whether you’re prototyping or deploying real-world systems, you’re building on a secure base.

5. Massive Community & Enterprise Support

Ubuntu isn’t just loved by indie hackers it’s backed by Canonical, the company that provides enterprise grade support for Ubuntu Pro, Livepatch, and Landscape.

Plus, with thousands of tutorials, StackOverflow threads, and GitHub projects using Ubuntu as a base image, the answers are always just a search away.

What Ubuntu VM Images Does Raff Offer?

At Raff, we provide the most essential Ubuntu flavors pre-configured and optimized for remote VM workloads:

• Ubuntu 24.04 LTS (Noble Numbat): Latest features + long-term security

• Ubuntu 22.04 LTS (Jammy Jellyfish): Battle-tested and popular with production workloads

• Ubuntu Minimal Headless: Blazing fast and ideal for DevOps scripts, bots, and CLIs

Each Raff Ubuntu VM includes:

• sudo pre-configured

• SSH access

• Quick scaling

• Root console fallback for debugging

Spin one up in seconds. No setup, no nonsense.

Final Thoughts: The Right Tools, The Right OS

In a world full of Docker containers, edge devices, and remote VMs, Ubuntu continues to offer unmatched balance: performance, predictability, and peace of mind.

Whether you're coding a side project, deploying a REST API, or managing a distributed CI system—Ubuntu is still one of the best places to start.

And at Raff, we make it effortless.

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