# What is Ubuntu Core used for?

What is Ubuntu Core used for?

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- Posted at: almost 3 years ago
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## Comments
### Comment 1

Ubuntu Core is deployed in scenarios where traditional OS management would be too cumbersome or insecure. Its primary uses are:

1. Internet of Things (IoT) Devices:
This is the most common use case. Ubuntu Core is the brains inside smart, connected devices that need to be secure and updated remotely over a long lifespan.

Examples: Digital signs, smart gateways, industrial controllers, robotics, medical devices, and smart home appliances.

2. Edge Computing:
In edge computing, data is processed near where it is generated instead of sending it all to a central cloud. Ubuntu Core provides a standardized, secure platform for these edge nodes.

Examples: A server in a retail store processing customer analytics, a compute node in a factory analyzing sensor data from machinery, a unit on an oil rig collecting environmental data.

3. Embedded Systems:
Any dedicated device that requires a reliable, minimal, and secure Linux foundation can use Ubuntu Core.

Examples: Network switches, routers, in-vehicle infotainment systems, and drones.

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- Posted at: 8 months ago
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### Comment 2

Ubuntu Core is a minimal, secure, and containerized version of Ubuntu designed specifically for Embedded Systems, Internet of Things (IoT) devices, Edge Computing, Robotics and Automation.

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- Posted at: 11 months ago
- Author title: Database Administrator




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