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Ubuntu Server 18.04 LTS

By Canonical

Operating Systems
Linux
v18.04 LTS
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Starting fromR$ 49,90/month

About

Ubuntu Server 18.04 LTS (Bionic Beaver) is a stable and reliable Linux distribution, released in April 2018. This LTS (Long Term Support) version offers guaranteed support until April 2028, providing 10 years of security updates and maintenance for your production applications.

Ubuntu Server 18.04 LTS was one of the most popular and widely adopted versions, establishing a solid foundation for many production servers. It includes Linux kernel 4.15, which provides stable support for a wide range of hardware and enterprise applications. This version introduced significant improvements in virtualization, containers, and cloud computing.

This distribution is widely used in enterprise environments, web servers, databases, legacy applications requiring proven stability, and systems that need a long lifecycle. With Python 3.6 as default, OpenSSL 1.1.0, and support for technologies like systemd, snap packages, and cloud-init, Ubuntu 18.04 LTS remains a reliable choice for servers that need stability and long-term support.

Although it is an older version, Ubuntu 18.04 LTS still receives regular security updates and is widely supported by applications and tools. It is ideal for organizations that need proven stability and cannot afford frequent updates.

With Ubuntu Server 18.04 LTS on Master da Web, you get a clean and optimized installation, ready to configure your services with the reliability of a tested and proven LTS version.

Features

  • Long-term support until April 2028
  • Stable and reliable Linux kernel 4.15
  • Python 3.6 as default version
  • OpenSSL 1.1.0 for security
  • Support for Docker and containers
  • Cloud-init for automated configuration
  • Snap packages for simplified installation
  • systemd as init system
  • Regular security updates
  • Wide compatibility with enterprise software
  • Proven stability in production
  • Complete documentation and active community
  • Ideal for legacy applications and critical systems

Requirements

Minimum Requirements

vCPUs

1 vCPU

RAM Memory

1 GB

Storage

20 GB

Recommended Requirements

vCPUs

2 vCPU

RAM Memory

2 GB

Storage

40 GB

How to Order

How to Order Ubuntu Server 18.04 LTS

Follow the steps below on the checkout page to order your server with the pre-installed application

1. Select Datacenter

Choose between our datacenters in Brazil (Belo Horizonte) or USA (Dallas)

On the checkout page, select your desired datacenter (Brazil or USA).

2. Select Category

Important

Choose Linux for applications and Linux systems, or Windows for Windows systems

Select the "Linux" category. Applications and Linux systems should use the Linux category.

3. Select Operating System

Choose the desired application or operating system from the available list

From the list of available operating systems, select "Ubuntu Server 18.04 LTS".

Process Summary

  1. Select the datacenter (Brazil or USA)
  2. Select the "Linux" category
  3. Select "Ubuntu Server 18.04 LTS" from the operating systems list

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Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions about Ubuntu Server 18.04 LTS

Ubuntu 18.04 LTS receives security and maintenance support until April 2028. This means a full 10 years of security updates and critical bug fixes guaranteed by Canonical.

Yes! Although it is an older version, Ubuntu 18.04 LTS still receives regular security updates and is widely used in production. It is ideal for systems that need proven stability and cannot afford frequent updates.

It depends on your needs. If you need the latest technologies (newer kernel, Python 3.10+, etc.), consider migrating to Ubuntu 20.04 or 22.04. If your application works well and you need stability, 18.04 is still a valid choice until 2028.

Yes! Ubuntu 18.04 LTS supports Docker and containers. Although kernel 4.15 is older than newer versions, it supports all essential features for Docker containers.

Ubuntu 18.04 supports all major web technologies, including Apache, Nginx, PHP 7.2+, Node.js, Python 3.6, Ruby, MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and much more. Most can be easily installed via apt or snap.

You can upgrade using the do-release-upgrade command. We recommend making a full backup first, testing in a development environment, and checking your applications compatibility. The upgrade can be done incrementally (18.04 → 20.04 → 22.04).

Yes! Ubuntu 18.04 LTS receives regular security updates and is actively maintained by Canonical until 2028. With proper firewall configuration and security best practices, it remains a secure choice.

Ubuntu 18.04 is ideal if you need proven stability, have legacy applications that work well on this version, or cannot afford frequent updates. It is a conservative and reliable choice for critical systems.