Ubuntu 22.04 LTS - Jammy Jellyfish

A rock-solid long-term support release designed for stability and performance

Ubuntu 22.04 LTS, affectionately known as Jammy Jellyfish, stands out as a robust and reliable long-term support release, providing an impressive five years of security and maintenance updates. This extended support makes it an exceptionally stable and dependable choice for both general users and developers seeking a consistent computing environment.

Key Features of Jammy Jellyfish

Long-Term Support

With updates and support extending until April 2027, Ubuntu 22.04 LTS guarantees a highly stable and secure platform, ideal for long-term deployments.

Improved Performance

This release brings significant enhancements to system performance, offering a noticeably snappier experience, especially beneficial for demanding server applications and responsive desktop environments.

Updated Software

Users gain access to the latest and most secure versions of essential software. Jammy Jellyfish ships with cutting-edge updates like Python 3.10, Ruby 3.0, and OpenJDK 18, ensuring you have the newest features and critical security improvements at your fingertips.

GNOME 42

The desktop experience is elevated with the upgrade to GNOME 42. This brings a polished and modern interface with smoother visuals, enhanced animations, and more intuitive workspace management, ultimately boosting user productivity and enjoyment.

Raspberry Pi Support

Expanding its versatility, this version provides official support for a broad spectrum of Raspberry Pi devices. This makes Jammy Jellyfish an excellent choice for a wide array of embedded projects, educational initiatives, and DIY computing endeavors.

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GNOME Desktop Experience on Azure

The GNOME desktop environment offers a modern, intuitive user interface, making Ubuntu 24.04 LTS a strong choice for remote desktop workloads on Azure Virtual Machines.

Key GNOME Desktop Highlights

• Live previews for open windows
• Vertical application dash for easy access to pinned and active applications
• Universal search to locate files and applications quickly
• Dynamic workspaces for enhanced productivity and organization
• Neatly organized application grid

Remote Desktop Access Configuration (GNOME Desktop)

To access the GNOME desktop remotely, ensure TCP port 3389 is open within your Azure Network Security Group (NSG).

1. Log in to the Azure Portal
2. Go to your Virtual Machine settings
3. Select: Networking > Network Security Group (NSG)
4. Under Inbound Port Rules, verify TCP 3389 is allowed
5. If not present, add a new rule:
   • Port: 3389
   • Protocol: TCP
   • Source: Any
   • Action: Allow
   • Priority: 1000
   • Name: Allow-RDP

After this rule is in place, connect to the GNOME desktop via Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) / Remote Desktop Connection (RDC) by using your Azure VM User name and Password.

Disclaimer - This VM contains free, open-source software. Trademarks are for identification only and do not imply endorsement.

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