Is Ubuntu Pro installed on your device?
Is Ubuntu Pro installed on your device?
I own a KUbuntu 22.04 system planned for long-term use, possibly years ahead. I’ll be running a ZFS pool on this machine and handling tasks like video editing, transcoding, backups from another device, web browsing, media hosting (Plex), and general computing. Besides gaming, it’s mainly about expanding storage. Would upgrading to Pro offer better security support? I’m near the current configuration and thinking about moving it for extended use. The GPU could upgrade from a Vega64 to a 6700XT, and I’m mostly adding more storage than hardware changes.
The requested adjustment isn't fully clear. Could you please rephrase or provide more details about what you need?
Upgrade your operating system to a more recent release. You’re not managing a high-priority enterprise server. No support required—your device will remain stable and functional. Just install the latest version and keep going if you wish. Avoid unnecessary complexity; begin with a straightforward option, build your confidence, and gradually expand your abilities at your own pace.
It seems you're asking about updating to a future operating system with extended support.
You're considering using a large multi-TB storage array with ZFS, which means you'll need to switch the operating system and risk losing access to the data.
A) you should have a backup B) it's an infrequent cycle (4 years to go on the current LTS version) C) Changing your OS shouldn't break your array, and see A) But do whatever you want, I am sure Ubuntu will be happy for the support, and worst comes to worst, you waste your money.
I’m uncertain about affording a single backup drive, but we’ll check. My focus is more on preventing bit rot and data corruption rather than regular backups. I’ve experienced music files failing due to these issues before—multiple copies on different machines didn’t help. I haven’t upgraded my Linux OS yet; I plan to download a 20.04 ISO and test it in a VM.
If you're willing to invest, it's fine. However, make sure you keep backups and have a plan for migration ahead of time. Since hardware support will stop after 2025 for 22.04, you'll only get security updates then. Your future replacement might face problems.