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Ubuntu 20.04 LTS End Of Life – activate ESM to keep your fleet of devices secure and operational

  • Ubuntu 20.04 LTS, Focal Fossa, is reaching its End Of Life (EOL) in May 2025.
  • Devices worldwide, including IoT, embedded systems, and robotics, depend on Ubuntu 20.04 LTS.
  • Transitioning to Extended Security Maintenance (ESM) is crucial for ongoing support.
  • ESM offers vulnerability management for critical CVEs after the standard support period ends.
  • Migration to a supported LTS distribution like Ubuntu 24.04 is recommended.
  • Consider Ubuntu Core for IoT, offering extended support up to 10 years.
  • Snaps provide a streamlined way to package applications with dependencies for Ubuntu platforms.
  • Activating ESM through Ubuntu Pro provides an additional 5 years of support for Ubuntu 20.04 EOL.
  • ESM subscription includes security updates for over 2,300 packages in Ubuntu Main.
  • Ubuntu Pro for Devices offers alternative pricing models for ESM based on fleet size.

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