Manual: pro
UBUNTU-PRO(1) Ubuntu Pro UBUNTU-PRO(1)
NAME
pro - Manage Ubuntu Pro services from Canonical
SYNOPSIS
pro [-h] [--debug] [--version] ...
DESCRIPTION
Ubuntu Pro is a collection of services offered by Canonical to Ubuntu users. The Ubuntu Pro command line tool is used
to attach a system to an Ubuntu Pro contract to then enable and disable services from Canonical. The available comā
mands and services are described in more detail below.
OPTIONS
-h, --help
Show help for pro or for the specified pro command.
--debug
Redirect all the debugging logs to the console.
--version
Show the Pro Client version and exit.
COMMANDS
api [-h] [--show-progress] [--args [OPTIONS ...]] [--data DATA] endpoint
Calls the Client API endpoints.
For a list of all of the supported endpoints and their structure, please refer to the Pro Client API reference
guide:
https://canonical-ubuntu-pro-client.readthedocs-hosted.com/en/latest/references/api/
attach [-h] [--no-auto-enable] [--attach-config ATTACH_CONFIG] [--format {cli,json}] [token]
Attach this machine to an Ubuntu Pro subscription with a token obtained from: https://ubuntu.com/pro/dashboard
When running this command without a token, it will generate a short code and prompt you to attach the machine
to your Ubuntu Pro account using a web browser.
The "attach-config" option can be used to provide a file with the token and optionally, a list of services to
enable after attaching. To know more, visit: https://canonical-ubuntu-pro-client.readthedocs-
hosted.com/en/latest/howtoguides/how_to_attach_with_config_file/
The exit code will be:
* 0: on successful attach
* 1: in case of any error while trying to attach
* 2: if the machine is already attached
auto-attach [-h]
Automatically attach on an Ubuntu Pro cloud instance.
collect-logs [-h] [-o OUTPUT]
Collect logs and relevant system information into a tarball. This information can be later used for triagā
ing/debugging issues.
cve [-h] cve
Show all available information about a given CVE.
cves [-h] [--unfixable] [--fixable]
List the CVE vulnerabilities that affects the system.
config [-h] {show,set,unset} ...
Manage Ubuntu Pro Client configuration on this machine.
show [-h] [key]
Show customizable configuration settings.
set [-h] key_value_pair
Set and apply Ubuntu Pro configuration settings.
unset [-h] key
Unset an Ubuntu Pro configuration setting, restoring the default value.
detach [-h] [--assume-yes] [--format {cli,json}]
Detach this machine from an Ubuntu Pro subscription.
disable [-h] [--assume-yes] [--format {cli,json}] [--purge] service [service ...]
Disable one or more Ubuntu Pro services.
enable [-h] [--access-only] [--assume-yes] [--auto] [--beta] [--format {cli,json}] [--variant VARIANT] [service ...]
Activate and configure this machine's access to one or more Ubuntu Pro services.
fix [-h] [--dry-run] [--no-related] security_issue
Inspect and resolve Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs) and Ubuntu Security Notices (USNs) on this maā
chine.
The exit code will be:
* 0: the fix was successfully applied or the system is not affected
* 1: the fix cannot be applied
* 2: the fix was applied but requires a reboot before it takes effect
help [-h] [--format {tabular,json,yaml}] [--all] [service]
Provide detailed information about Ubuntu Pro services.
refresh [-h] [{contract,config,messages}]
Refresh three distinct Ubuntu Pro related artifacts in the system:
* contract: Update contract details from the server.
* config: Reload the config file.
* messages: Update APT and MOTD messages related to Pro.
You can individually target any of the three specific actions, by passing the target name to the command. If
no target is specified, all targets are refreshed.
security-status [-h] [--format {json,yaml,text}] [--thirdparty | --unavailable | --esm-infra | --esm-apps]
Show security updates for packages in the system, including all available Expanded Security Maintenance (ESM)
related content.
Shows counts of how many packages are supported for security updates in the system.
If the format is set to JSON or YAML it shows a summary of the installed packages based on the origin:
- main/restricted/universe/multiverse: Packages from the Ubuntu archive.
- esm-infra/esm-apps: Packages from the ESM archive.
- third-party: Packages installed from non-Ubuntu sources.
- unknown: Packages which don't have an installation source (like local
deb packages or packages for which the source was removed).
The output contains basic information about Ubuntu Pro. For a complete status on Ubuntu Pro services, run 'pro
status'.
status [-h] [--wait] [--format {tabular,json,yaml}] [--simulate-with-token TOKEN] [--all]
Report current status of Ubuntu Pro services on system.
This shows whether this machine is attached to an Ubuntu Pro support contract. When attached, the report inā
cludes the specific support contract details including contract name, expiry dates, and the status of each
service on this system.
The attached status output has four columns:
* SERVICE: Name of the service.
* ENTITLED: Whether the contract to which this machine is attached
entitles use of this service. Possible values are: yes or no.
* STATUS: Whether the service is enabled on this machine. Possible
values are: enabled, disabled, n/a (if your contract entitles
you to the service, but it isn't available for this machine) or - (if
you aren't entitled to this service).
* DESCRIPTION: A brief description of the service.
The unattached status output instead has three columns. SERVICE and DESCRIPTION are the same as above, and
there is the addition of:
* AVAILABLE: Whether this service would be available if this machine
were attached. The possible values are yes or no.
If "simulate-with-token" is used, then the output has five columns. SERVICE, AVAILABLE, ENTITLED and DESCRIPā
TION are the same as mentioned above, and AUTO_ENABLED shows whether the service is set to be enabled when
that token is attached.
If the "all" flag is set, beta and unavailable services are also listed in the output.
system [-h] {reboot-required} ...
Output system-related information about Pro services.
reboot-required [-h]
Report the current reboot-required status for the machine.
This command will output one of the three following states for the machine regarding reboot:
* no: The machine doesn't require a reboot.
* yes: The machine requires a reboot.
* yes-kernel-livepatches-applied: There are only kernel-related
packages that require a reboot, but Livepatch has already provided
patches for the current running kernel. The machine still needs a
reboot, but you can assess if the reboot can be performed in the
nearest maintenance window.
SERVICES
Anbox Cloud (anbox-cloud)
Anbox Cloud lets you stream mobile apps securely, at any scale, to any device, letting you focus on your apps.
Run Android in system containers on public or private clouds with ultra low streaming latency. When the anbox-
cloud service is enabled, by default, the Appliance variant is enabled. Enabling this service allows orchesā
tration to provision a PPA with the Anbox Cloud resources. This step also configures the Anbox Management Serā
vice (AMS) with the necessary image server credentials.
To learn more about Anbox Cloud, see https://anbox-cloud.io
Common Criteria EAL2 Provisioning (cc-eal)
Common Criteria is an Information Technology Security Evaluation standard (ISO/IEC IS 15408) for computer seā
curity certification. Ubuntu 16.04 has been evaluated to assurance level EAL2 through CSEC. The evaluation was
performed on Intel x86_64, IBM Power8 and IBM Z hardware platforms.
CIS Audit (cis)/Ubuntu Security Guide (usg)
Ubuntu Security Guide is a tool for hardening and auditing, allowing for environment-specific customizations.
It enables compliance with profiles such as DISA-STIG and the CIS benchmarks.
Find out more at https://ubuntu.com/security/certifications/docs/usg
Expanded Security Maintenance for Infrastructure (esm-infra)
Expanded Security Maintenance for Infrastructure provides access to a private PPA which includes available
high and critical CVE fixes for Ubuntu LTS packages in the Ubuntu Main repository between the end of the stanā
dard Ubuntu LTS security maintenance and its end of life. It is enabled by default with Ubuntu Pro.
You can find out more about the service at https://ubuntu.com/security/esm
Expanded Security Maintenance for Applications (esm-apps)
Expanded Security Maintenance for Applications is enabled by default on entitled workloads. It provides access
to a private PPA which includes available high and critical CVE fixes for Ubuntu LTS packages in the Ubuntu
Main and Ubuntu Universe repositories from the Ubuntu LTS release date until its end of life.
You can find out more about the esm service at https://ubuntu.com/security/esm
FIPS 140-2 certified modules (fips)
Installs FIPS 140 crypto packages for FedRAMP, FISMA and compliance use cases. Note that "fips" does not proā
vide security patching. For FIPS certified modules with security patches please see "fips-updates". If you are
unsure, choose "fips-updates" for maximum security.
Find out more at https://ubuntu.com/security/fips
FIPS 140-2 certified modules with updates (fips-updates)
fips-updates installs FIPS 140 crypto packages including all security patches for those modules that have been
provided since their certification date.
You can find out more at https://ubuntu.com/security/fips
Landscape (landscape)
Landscape Client can be installed on this machine and enrolled in Canonical's Landscape SaaS: https://landā
scape.canonical.com or a self-hosted Landscape: https://ubuntu.com/landscape/install
Landscape allows you to manage many machines as easily as one, with an intuitive dashboard and API interface
for automation, hardening, auditing, and more.
Find out more about Landscape at https://ubuntu.com/landscape
Livepatch Service (livepatch)
Livepatch provides selected high and critical kernel CVE fixes and other non-security bug fixes as kernel
livepatches. Livepatches are applied without rebooting a machine which drastically limits the need for unā
scheduled system reboots. Due to the nature of fips compliance, livepatches cannot be enabled on fips-enabled
systems.
You can find out more about Ubuntu Kernel Livepatch service at https://ubuntu.com/security/livepatch
ROS ESM Security Updates (ros)
ros provides access to a private PPA which includes security-related updates for available high and critical
CVE fixes for Robot Operating System (ROS) packages. For access to ROS ESM and security updates, both esm-inā
fra and esm-apps services will also be enabled. To get additional non-security updates, enable ros-updates.
You can find out more about the ROS ESM service at https://ubuntu.com/robotics/ros-esm
ROS ESM All Updates (ros-updates)
ros-updates provides access to a private PPA that includes non-security-related updates for Robot Operating
System (ROS) packages. For full access to ROS ESM, security and non-security updates, the esm-infra, esm-apps,
and ros services will also be enabled.
You can find out more about the ROS ESM service at https://ubuntu.com/robotics/ros-esm
CONFIGURATION SETTINGS
http_proxy
If set, pro will use the specified http proxy when making any http requests
https_proxy
If set, pro will use the specified https proxy when making any https requests
apt_http_proxy [DEPRECATED]
If set, pro will configure apt to use the specified http proxy by writing a apt config file to
/etc/apt/apt.conf.d/90ubuntu-advantage-aptproxy. (Please use global_apt_http_proxy)
apt_https_proxy [DEPRECATED]
If set, pro will configure apt to use the specified https proxy by writing a apt config file to
/etc/apt/apt.conf.d/90ubuntu-advantage-aptproxy. (Please use global_apt_https_proxy)
global_apt_http_proxy
If set, pro will configure apt to use the specified http proxy by writing a apt config file to
/etc/apt/apt.conf.d/90ubuntu-advantage-aptproxy. Set this if you prefer a global proxy for all resources, not
just the ones from esm.ubuntu.com
global_apt_https_proxy
If set, pro will configure apt to use the specified https proxy by writing a apt config file to
/etc/apt/apt.conf.d/90ubuntu-advantage-aptproxy. Set this if you prefer a global proxy for all resources, not
just the ones from esm.ubuntu.com
ua_apt_http_proxy
If set, pro will configure apt to use the specified http proxy by writing a apt config file to
/etc/apt/apt.conf.d/90ubuntu-advantage-aptproxy. This proxy is limited to accessing resources from
esm.ubuntu.com
ua_apt_https_proxy
If set, pro will configure apt to use the specified https proxy by writing a apt config file to
/etc/apt/apt.conf.d/90ubuntu-advantage-aptproxy. This proxy is limited to accessing resources from
esm.ubuntu.com
_timer
Sets the timer running interval for a specific job. Those intervals are checked every time the systemd timer
runs.
apt_news
If set to false, the Pro client will no longer display apt news messages on the output of apt upgrade.
apt_news_url
Sets the url where the Pro client will consume apt news information from.
If needed, authentication to the proxy server can be performed by setting username and password in the URL itself, as
in:
http_proxy: http://:@:
PRO UPGRADE DAEMON
Ubuntu Pro client sets up a daemon on supported platforms (currently on Azure and GCP) to detect if an Ubuntu Pro liā
cense is purchased for the machine. If an Ubuntu Pro license is detected, then the machine is automatically attached.
If you are uninterested in Ubuntu Pro services, you can safely stop and disable the daemon using systemctl:
sudo systemctl stop ubuntu-advantage.service sudo systemctl disable ubuntu-advantage.service
TIMER JOBS
Ubuntu Pro client sets up a systemd timer to run jobs that need to be executed recurrently. The timer itself ticks
every 5 minutes on average, and decides which jobs need to be executed based on their intervals.
Jobs are executed by the timer script if the script has not yet run successfully, or their interval since last sucā
cessful run is already exceeded. There is a random delay applied to the timer, to desynchronize job execution time
on machines spinned at the same time, avoiding multiple synchronized calls to the same service.
Current jobs being checked and executed are:
update_messaging
Makes sure that the MOTD and APT messages match the available/enabled services on the system, showing informaā
tion about available packages or security updates.
metering
If attached, this job will ping the Canonical servers telling which services are enabled on the machine.
REPORTING BUGS
Please report bugs either by running `ubuntu-bug ubuntu-advantage-tools` or login to Launchpad and navigate to
https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/ubuntu-advantage-tools/+filebug
COPYRIGHT
Copyright (C) 2019-2025 Canonical Ltd.
Canonical Ltd. 21 February 2020 UBUNTU-PRO(1)