AWS License Manager now supports license type conversions for Ubuntu Pro purchased through AWS Marketplace

From the source: Amazon Web Services Blog

AWS License Manager now supports in-place upgrades for EC2 Ubuntu LTS (Long Term Support) instances to Ubuntu Pro available on AWS Marketplace. This allows customers to strengthen their security posture and meet compliance requirements without rebuilding their fleet or migrating workloads to a new instance or AMI. With an Ubuntu Pro subscription, customers receive security patches for up to 10…

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Originally published by Amazon Web Services Blog on 15 Oct 2026. Techarda links to the original rather than republishing it. Read the full article →

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