Ubuntu 20.04 LTS with Desktop GNOME Core Hours
Secure essential core hours for Ubuntu 20.04 LTS with Desktop GNOME, enabling your business to run critical Linux workloads with full feature access and compliance.
- License Entitlement: Access to core computing hours for Ubuntu 20.04 LTS with Desktop GNOME, ensuring your applications have the necessary resources.
- Platform Compliance: Maintain licensing compliance for your Linux desktop environment, avoiding potential legal and financial risks.
- Feature Access: Unlock the full suite of features and capabilities offered by Ubuntu 20.04 LTS and the GNOME desktop.
- Operational Continuity: Ensure uninterrupted operation of your Linux-based business applications and services.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering provides core hours licensing for Ubuntu 20.04 LTS with the GNOME desktop environment. It grants your organization the necessary entitlements to operate Linux-based desktops and applications within a compliant framework, ensuring access to all features and functionalities.
Designed for businesses that utilize Linux for their internal operations, this license is suitable for IT Managers and IT Professionals managing SMB and mid-market environments. It integrates into existing IT infrastructure, supporting desktop deployments and application hosting where Linux is a key component.
- Core Hour Licensing: Provides the foundational compute capacity required for Ubuntu 20.04 LTS with GNOME.
- Compliance Assurance: Guarantees adherence to Microsoft's licensing terms for the specified platform.
- Full Feature Enablement: Unlocks all capabilities of the Ubuntu 20.04 LTS operating system and GNOME desktop.
- Scalable Resource Allocation: Allows for flexible allocation of computing resources based on operational needs.
- Simplified Management: Integrates into existing IT management tools for streamlined oversight.
This Ubuntu 20.04 LTS core hour license is the ideal solution for SMB and mid-market teams seeking compliant and fully functional Linux desktop environments.
What This Enables
Enable Linux Desktop Operations
Enable teams to deploy and manage Ubuntu 20.04 LTS with GNOME for internal business operations. This ensures all users have access to a compliant and fully featured Linux desktop environment.
on-premises servers, virtualized environments, cloud infrastructure
Streamline Software Licensing
Streamline the process of acquiring and managing software licenses for critical Linux operating systems. This provides a clear entitlement for core computing hours, simplifying audits and renewals.
IT asset management, compliance tracking, budget planning
Automate Resource Allocation
Automate the allocation of computing resources for Ubuntu 20.04 LTS instances, ensuring optimal performance and cost efficiency. This license provides the foundational capacity for your Linux workloads.
performance monitoring, capacity planning, operational efficiency
Key Features
Ubuntu 20.04 LTS with GNOME Desktop
Provides a stable, long-term support Linux environment with a user-friendly graphical interface for business productivity.
Core Hours Licensing
Ensures you have the necessary compute capacity for your Linux workloads, preventing performance bottlenecks and downtime.
Microsoft Licensing Program
Guarantees compliance with software licensing agreements, avoiding legal risks and unexpected costs.
Full Feature Access
Unlocks all functionalities of the operating system and desktop environment, enabling full utilization of Linux capabilities for business tasks.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust, secure, and compliant operating systems for managing sensitive data and trading platforms, making stable Linux distributions essential for their operations.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments often rely on Linux for control systems, data acquisition, and operational technology that demand reliability, stability, and long-term support.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations need secure and compliant systems for managing patient data and critical applications, where Linux offers a stable and auditable platform.
Education & Research
Educational institutions and research facilities frequently utilize Linux for scientific computing, development, and general desktop use, benefiting from its flexibility and cost-effectiveness.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a core hour license?
A core hour license provides you with a specific amount of computing power, measured in hours, for running your software. This ensures you have the necessary resources for your applications to function correctly and compliantly.
Who is this license intended for?
This license is intended for businesses, specifically SMB and mid-market companies, that use Ubuntu 20.04 LTS with the GNOME desktop for their internal IT operations. It is not for resellers or other IT service providers.
How does this license ensure compliance?
By purchasing this license through official channels, you are ensuring that your use of Ubuntu 20.04 LTS with GNOME adheres to Microsoft's and Canonical's licensing terms, protecting your business from potential legal issues and fines.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
Low — self-service
Fulfillment
Digital Delivery
License keys / portal provisioning
Support Model
Zent Networks Managed
Renewal, add-license, and lifecycle management included
Subscription Terms
Cancellation
Cancel anytime — no charge on next cycle
You may cancel this subscription at any time. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period. You will not be charged for the following billing cycle. Access remains active through the end of the paid term.
Returns
Subscription licenses are non-refundable
Digital software licenses and SaaS subscriptions cannot be returned once activated or provisioned. Contact a Zent Networks account manager if you have questions before purchasing.