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For users building confidential computing environments, the virtualization HWE stack means they do not need to choose between two bad options: they do not need to leave LTS just to access newer virtualization capabilities. They also do not need to wait for the next LTS before they can benefit from features that are already moving through the upstream stack. Instead, they can stay on Ubuntu 26.04 LTS and opt into a newer virtualization stack when their hardware, workload or feature requirements d
For users building confidential computing environments, the virtualization HWE stack means they do not need to choose between two bad options: they do not need to leave LTS just to access newer virtualization capabilities. They also do not need to wait for the next LTS before they can benefit from features that are already moving through the upstream stack. Instead, they can stay on Ubuntu 26. 04 LTS and opt into a newer virtualization stack when their hardware, workload or feature requirements demand it. This is especially relevant for organizations working on: Confidential VMs with AMD SEV-SNP or Intel TDX Regulated workloads that require stronger isolation AI workloads that need confidential inference or accelerator support Private cloud and sovereign cloud platforms Infrastructure that needs long-term maintenance, without falling behind hardware capabilities For these users, the operating system is not just a place where workloads run.
It is the layer that turns hardware capabilities into something usable, maintainable and supportable.