In this brief guide, we look at how you can enable Extended Security Maintenance (ESM) updates and Livepatch on Ubuntu LTS installations free of charge. ESM adds five years of life to Ubuntu releases.
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Canonical is urging users wanting to keep Ubuntu 16.04 to enable Extended Support Maintenance to continue getting important security updates. ESM is available through Ubuntu Advantage subscriptions.
Canonical has told organizations that they should prepare to buy Extended Security Maintenance if they wish to continue getting security updates on Ubuntu 14.04 after it reaches end-of-life in April.