Generally Available: Ubuntu 24.04 LTS for Azure Virtual Machines

[Ubuntu 24.04 LTS](https://azuremarketplace.microsoft.com/en-us/marketplace/apps/canonical.ubuntu-24%5F04-lts?tab=Overview), also known as “Noble Numbat”, comes with Linux kernel version 6.8 and systemd version v255.4, and offers new features, enhanced performance, enterprise security, and expanded support for .NET 8\. Ubuntu 24.04 LTS images are available in the Azure Marketplace. Read the [press release](https://canonical.com/blog/canonical-releases-ubuntu-24-04-noble-numbat), [blog](https://ubuntu.com/blog/ubuntu-24-04-lts-azure-optimized), and [release notes](https://discourse.ubuntu.com/t/ubuntu-24-04-lts-noble-numbat-release-notes/39890) from Canonical to learn more. * Linux Virtual Machines * Operating System * Open Source