Get Comprehensive Valkey Security Patching and Support with Ubuntu Pro

What Are Ubuntu Pro and Valkey?

Ubuntu Pro is Canonical’s subscription service for enterprise-grade security and support for open-source software. It extends maintenance periods for all Ubuntu repository packages, including Valkey.

Valkey is an open-source key/value data store designed for enterprise use cases like caching, session management, and real-time analytics. With Ubuntu Pro, Valkey benefits from up to 12 years of CVE patching and backporting, ensuring security and reliability.

Why Valkey Matters for Enterprises

Valkey is ideal for:

1. Session Management: Fast, reliable access to user sessions.
2. Real-Time Analytics: Low-latency data processing.
3. Caching: Speeding up modern web application performance.

Ubuntu Pro Features for Valkey

1. Kernel Livepatching: Reduces downtime with real-time kernel updates.
2. FIPS-Validated Packages: Ensures enterprise compliance.
3. Long-Term Stability: Provides up to 12 years of support.

Ubuntu Pro is suitable for both large-scale enterprises and individuals, offering free access for up to 5 machines.

How to Enable Ubuntu Pro for Valkey

1. Subscribe to Ubuntu Pro:
   • Choose a mode (organization or personal).
   • Specify the number of machines and repositories (“Pro all repositories”).
   • Complete checkout for a free trial or purchase.
2. Install Valkey:
   After subscribing, install Valkey using:
   
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   sudo apt-get install valkey

   
   Run Valkey via CLI:
   
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   valkey-cli -h 127.0.0.1 -p 6379 GET <key>

Conclusion

By supporting Valkey, Canonical reinforces its commitment to open-source innovation. Ubuntu Pro ensures enterprise-grade stability and security, making it an excellent choice for modern workloads.

For more details, visit the Ubuntu Pro Guide.

FAQ

1. What are the benefits of running Valkey on Ubuntu Pro?
Valkey receives up to 12 years of security patching, ensuring fast and reliable data management for enterprise applications.
2. Is Ubuntu Pro free for individual users?
Yes, Ubuntu Pro is free for up to 5 machines per individual account.
3. How can Python applications connect to Valkey?
Use the Python Redis library, as Valkey is compatible:

import redis<br />
client = redis.StrictRedis(host=’127.0.0.1′, port=6379)<br />
client.set(‘key1’, ‘value1’)<br />
print(client.get(‘key1’))