Ubuntu on WSL¶
Note
This documentation includes reference to a future release of Ubuntu Pro for WSL (UP4W). UP4W is not yet generally available in the Microsoft Store.
Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) enables developers to run a GNU/Linux environment on Windows. The Ubuntu distribution for WSL is tightly integrated with the Windows OS, supporting features including remote development with popular IDEs and cross-OS file management. Ubuntu on WSL provides a productive terminal environment that can also be used to launch Linux-native graphical applications.
Ubuntu Pro for WSL (UP4W) is a powerful automation tool for managing instances of Ubuntu on WSL. If you are responsible for a fleet of Windows devices, UP4W will enable you to monitor, customise and secure Ubuntu WSL instances at scale.
To start, read our tutorial on quickly setting up an Ubuntu development environment on WSL. If you are interested in automatically Pro-attaching instances of Ubuntu on WSL, read the tutorial on installing and configuring UP4W.
In this documentation¶
Start here with hands-on tutorials for new users, guiding you through your first-steps
Follow step-by-step instructions for key operations and common tasks
Read technical descriptions of important factual information
Read an explanation of UP4W’s system architecture and how it relates to Ubuntu on WSL
Project and community¶
Ubuntu on WSL is a member of the Ubuntu family. It’s an open-source project that warmly welcomes community contributions, suggestions, fixes and constructive feedback. Check out our contribution guidelines on GitHub in order to bring ideas, report bugs, participate in discussions and much more!
Thinking about using Ubuntu on WSL for your next project? Get in touch!