Canonical released a new version of Ubuntu 12.04 operating system

Canonical released a new version of Ubuntu 12.04 operating system (codenamed Precise Pangolin), IT staff only need to install solid and Ubuntu operating system on a server empty machine, then use MAAS function to package system configuration and deployment tools , you can deploy other servers through the network connection.
Canonical released a new version of the Ubuntu 12.04 operating system (codenamed Precise Pangolin), both the desktop and server versions are Long Term Support (LTS), providing five years of warranty and technical support and other warranty services, that is to say Before 2017, companies that import Ubuntu 12.04 can update to the latest version every two years free of charge. They can also use services such as certification, security, standard audit and hardware support, which is more conducive to large enterprises.
Every 2 years, Canonical will launch the LTS version of the Ubuntu operating system. The server version has been maintained for 5 years. The desktop version starts with the 12.04 version and extends the warranty period from 3 years to 5 years to attract Adopted by the enterprise.
The latest additions to the 12.04 server release include the AWSOME program for managing a hybrid cloud environment and the MAAS (Metal as a Service) feature that allows companies to deploy a large number of server hardware environments at once.
At present, Amazon EC2 does not support Openstack, which makes it difficult for enterprises to simplify the management of hybrid cloud environments. Therefore, Canonical launched the AWSOME program, releasing APIs that can translate the Openstack standard and Amazon EC2 platforms, allowing IT personnel to use the same command. You can perform the same functions on different public cloud platforms, such as viewing all virtual machine image files and IP addresses.
The MAAS feature packs the tools needed to deploy the underlying hardware of the server, including the operating system, solids, and profiles, allowing organizations to quickly replicate these tools to other servers, and this feature is not limited to deploying at the same time. The number of units can speed up and simplify the large-scale deployment of enterprises.
Canonical Ubuntu business engineer Wu Shangrong said that IT staff can install other platforms through network connection by installing solid and Ubuntu operating systems on a server empty machine server.