CentOS 7 has reached end of life, but many organizations still rely on it, making up 22% of enterprises. Ubuntu is a potential migration option for those still deciding, as it offers a mature ecosystem, enhanced security and a predictable long-term support (LTS) release schedule. Developers prefer Ubuntu due to the vast community support and the abundance of open source packages. Canonical offers a wide range of container support through their “Everything LTS” policy and customers can engage with their design team to create a docker image that includes all of the required open source dependencies.
By migrating to Ubuntu, you can gain optimization improvements on your hardware, including Dell, Intel and NVIDIA, due to years of hardware partnership. Interoperability across the stack is at the core of Ubuntu's design, meaning that a consistent Ubuntu experience is available on workstations, in the data center, on the edge, and in the clouds. Finally, Ubuntu is free to download and use, as is the full OpenStack suite. Optional, per-machine subscriptions are available with enhanced compliance, security and 24/7 enterprise-grade support.