We’re announcing
the upcoming end of standard support for Ubuntu 20.04 LTS on May 31, 2025, as
we focus on delivering a more secure and optimized Linux experience. You
can continue using your existing virtual machines, but after this date,
security feature, and maintenance updates will no longer be provided by
Canonical, which may impact system security and reliability
Recommended
action
Take
action before May 31, 2025, to stay on a supported operating system.
Microsoft recommends migrating to the next Ubuntu LTS release or upgrading to
Ubuntu Pro for extended security and maintenance from Canonical.
Upgrading to Ubuntu 22.04 LTS or Ubuntu 24.04 LTS
While
there’s no direct upgrade path from Ubuntu 20.04 LTS to Ubuntu 24.04 LTS,
you can directly upgrade to Ubuntu 22.04 LTS, and then to Ubuntu 24.04 LTS, or
directly install Ubuntu 24.04 LTS.
Please
refer to the Ubuntu
Server upgrade guide for detailed, step-by-step instructions.
Ubuntu
Pro – Extended Security Maintenance to 2030
New
virtual machines can be deployed with Ubuntu Pro from the Azure
Marketplace. You can also upgrade existing virtual machines to Ubuntu Pro by purchasing directly
from Canonical.
Learn
more: