Canonical’s Landscape Dedicated Server Strategy

This is part two of WorksWithU’s podcast with Ken Drachnik, Landscape manager at Canonical. This discussion specifically covers Landscape Dedicated Server Edition — which runs on-premise and allows IT administrators to manage Ubuntu systems. Here’s a minute-by-minute list describing the conversation…

0:00: Introduction
0:32: Understanding Landscape Dedicated Server Edition vs. SaaS
1:13: How enterprises run Landscape locally
1:32: When and why did Canonical launch Landscape Dedicated Server?
2:33: How does Landscape help to patch, audit, configure and maintain Ubuntu systems?
3:38: Is Landscape mainly for enterprise or small business?
4:30: Is Landscape for specific vertical markets?
4:40: How long does it take to get Landscape Dedicated Server up and running?
5:30: What type of training does Canonical offer for Landscape Dedicated Server?
6:05: How is Landscape Dedicated Server priced?
6:55: Where is Landscape Dedicated Server heading next?
8:36: When do Landscape upgrades arrive?
9:15: Online Links
9:38: Conclusion

Note: Canonical sponsored this podcast.

 
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4 Comments on “Canonical’s Landscape Dedicated Server Strategy”

  1. Landon Says:

    They guy called the next release “Lenny” at 8:15. Looks like ubuntu’s Debian is showing.

  2. Dixon Says:

    Excellent podcast, very informative.

  3. MBT Says:

    Landscape Dedicated Server will give customers the flexibility to download package updates from their own private repository or the Ubuntu public package repository.

  4. Novell, Canonical Bolster Competing Linux Certification Efforts (Linux Today) – The hottest tech trends and reviews – Digital Trends Says:

    [...] Landscape is Canonical’s remote management platform for Ubuntu systems. It’s available in both a SaaS and on-premise [...]

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