Are you still suffering system crashes after software updates?

DFI offers Ubuntu-certified
hardware you can trust

The Linux desktop operating system, Ubuntu, has gained worldwide recognition as one of thebest. With the growing integration of Ubuntu and IoT devices, it is being increasingly utilized topower various applications, including robotics gateways, self-driving cars, drones, and consumer
electronics. As a result, many IPC manufacturers are now offering new services to support the use ofUbuntu, and DFI is no exception.
DFI and Canonical signed the Ubuntu IoT Hardware Certification Partner Program. DFI is the world's
first industrial computer manufacturer to join the program aimed at offering Ubuntu-certified IoT
hardware ready for the over-the-air software update. The certification will guarantee that Ubuntu
and Ubuntu Core can run optimally on the platform and the update will be provided for up to 10years.

The best Ubuntu experience is with certified DFI hardware
Certified devices are tested for reliability and performance, ensuring you have the best out-of-thebox Ubuntu experiences. Canonical’s QA team performs hundreds of OS compatibility-focusedhardware tests to ensure the best Ubuntu experience. Every aspect of the system is checked andverified. Roughly every 3 weeks, Ubuntu releases Stable Release Updates(SRU), ensuring a secureand reliable experience.

DFI offers Ubuntu-certified hardware you can trust

1The Hardware Certification team carefully tests these updates to make sure that systems work wellwith Ubuntu. Canonical conducts tests in dedicated laboratories, located around the world. The“Ubuntu Certified” label is applied to systems that have been verified and are continuously tested
by Canonical throughout the Ubuntu release life cycle. Regular testing is performed directly on
the hardware throughout the lifecycle of the Ubuntu release for which it has been certified. Thisapproach allows Canonical to control the quality of the released updates on a point-by-point basis
and ensures that users of certified hardware get the best experience.
The main purpose of the certification is to ensure that Ubuntu can run stably and smoothly on thedevice and that there will be no problems such as performance or failure of I/O on the device due
to subsequent Kernel updates or Security updates. It is especially common that after the system
is updated, the network card or wireless connection fails. In this case, since certified devices arecontinuously tested in Canonical's Lab, these kind of problems are found and fix before the patch isdelivered to our customers.
On the other hand, certified devices can legally install and execute the Ubuntu operating system,
and customers can use the Ubuntu trademark with peace of mind, which is especially important inbidding projects.

The Internet of Things operating system is not as secure as you think it is
Artificial intelligence has changed the ecology of the Internet of Things. In the past, edge
computing devices rarely needed to update software, but when edge devices start to perform
artificial intelligence inference work and exchange data with the cloud responsible for deeplearning, how to update the operating system stably is a severe challenge.
Last but not least, 96% of applications in the enterprise market use open-source software. As theopen-source landscape becomes more and more fragmented, the task to assess the impact ofpotential security vulnerabilities for an organization can become overwhelming. Ubuntu is a leader
in security because, every day, the Ubuntu Security team is fixing and releasing updated software
packages for known vulnerabilities. It is a continuous 24/7 effort. In fact, on average, the team isproviding more than 3 updates each day, and the most vital updates are prepared, tested, andreleased within 24 hours. To achievethat result, Canonical designed a robust
process to review, prioritize and fix themost crucial software vulnerabilities first.
Software vulnerabilities are tracked aspart of the Common Vulnerabilities andExposures (CVE) system, and almost
security updates published by the Ubuntu
Security team (via Ubuntu Security Notices– USNs) are in response to a given public
CVE. The Ubuntu Security team manages
its own CVE database to track various
CVEs against the software packages
within the Ubuntu archive.

DFI offers Ubuntu-certified hardware you can trust2Introduction to Core
Ubuntu Core, a compact version of Ubuntu, is a modern, safe, and reliable IoT operating systemdesigned for IoT devices deployed in a production environment. It provides over-the-air, atomic
software updates through a cloud-based CI/CD (Continuous Integration, Continuous Deployment)
service which ensures customers’ operations remain safe and uninterrupted. Ubuntu Core ismaintained by Canonical to provide security updates to meet IoT requirements for high security,high reliability, and high availability.

Ubuntu Desktop
Ubuntu Desktop is a freely
available, open-source GUI
environment

Characteristics

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GUI Desktop Environment
LibreOffice suite
Firefox web browser
GNOME Terminal
Thunderbird email client
Point & Click text editorGamesGStreamer multimedia
Accessibility tools (screenreader)
PulseAudio stackBluetooth stackSplash screen while booting

Ubuntu Core

Ultra-Secure, Fully containerized
Ubuntu optimized for IoT &Embedded Devices•••••

All system components
added as Snaps
Image updated through Snap
updatesUbuntu Frame Snap as Kiosk
GUI Application runtimeComponents added in
System Snap for Audio,Bluetooth, WIFI, LTE, etc.
Command line and REST API

OS Image Size

1.5GB

< 400MBHow To Update

ManualAutomatic

How To Update Behind Firewall

HTTP Proxy

HTTP Proxy
Snap Store Proxy

How To Update WithoutNetworking

Landscape (Ubuntu Pro)

AirGap

How to Update for Private Cloud /ServerHTTP Proxy
Landscape (Ubuntu Pro)

Snap Store Proxy
AirGapUpdate Frequency

ManualAutomatic and configurable

Differential Update For EachVersionNo

Brand Store

Update Time

ManualChoose Time Slot

Certification Expense••••ODM Program
Annual Fee
Update After 5 Years: Ubuntu
ProLabel

DFI offers Ubuntu-certified hardware you can trust•••••

ODM Program
Annual Fee
Update After 5 Years: BrandStoreLabelConnection Fee3

Discover DFI hardware that’s been rigorously tested to ensure you get thebest Ubuntu experience
Canonical and DFI announce that the EC70A-KU, EC90A-GH, GHF51, and ALF51, have beencertified, based on the latest x86-based platform. Both offer improved performance, a smaller
footprint, and full access to open-source software with Ubuntu and Ubuntu Core. These are part of
the first wave of products that are the Ubuntu certified.

EC70A-KU

GHF51

EC90A-GH

ALF51

Fanless embedded
system with a very wide
range of applications
based on Intel Core™
i7/i5/i3

The world’s first“industrial-Pi” miniature
motherboard equippedwith AMD Ryzen™ R1000

The fanless miniatureembedded fanlesssystem is based on theGHF51 motherboard

The world’s first“industrial-Pi” miniature
motherboard equippedwith Intel Atom™ E3900

Ubuntu preloaded Service by DFI:DFI offers the Ubuntu OS preloaded service on the shipping units. To ensure compatibility andstability, the OS-preloaded hardware will be certified by Ubuntu.
The certification includes:
1. Running Canonical’s checkbox program for over 100 test cases.
2. Tested every single security update and required fixes on the certified hardware every 3 weeks.

DFI offers Ubuntu-certified hardware you can trust4Frequently Asked Question
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Can DFI preload Ubuntu
Why should I pay for Ubuntu
images on shipping devices? image preinstalled service?

Should I pay for a license if weinstall the image ourselves?

Yes, DFI offers the paid Ubuntu
OS preloaded service on
the shipping units. To ensurecompatibility and stability, theOS-preloaded hardware isrecommended to be certified
by Ubuntu.

According to Ubuntu IP policy, theretribution of modified Ubuntu needs
a license agreement from Canonicalthat is charged. The unmodified
Ubuntu provided by Canonical canbe redistributed without a license
agreement. DFI will certify the target
hardware along with the Ubuntu
image to ensure the seamlessupdates of each patch.

Anyone can use modified or
unmodified Ubuntu for personalor internal use in an organization
for free; however, it is not free andneeds to have Canonical’s license
agreement once the image ismodified and redistributed to an
external organization. See Ubuntu
IP policy here
https://ubuntu.com/legal/
intellectual-property-policy

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• EC70A-SU• ALF51• EC90A-GH• GHF51• and more to comeDFI offers Ubuntu-certified hardware you can trust5Founded in 1981, DFI is a global leading provider of high-performancecomputing technology across multiple embedded industries. With
its innovative design and premium quality management system,
DFI’s industrial-grade solutions enable customers to optimize theirequipment and ensure high reliability, long-term life cycle, and 24/7
durability in a breadth of markets including factory automation,
medical, gaming, transportation, smart energy, defense, andintelligent retail.

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