How to use the command 'pro' (with examples)

The ‘pro’ command is used to manage Ubuntu Pro services. It provides various functionalities to connect your system to the Ubuntu Pro support contract, display the status of Ubuntu Pro services, check for vulnerabilities, and manage packages.

Use case 1: Connect your system to the Ubuntu Pro support contract

Code:

sudo pro attach

Motivation: The ‘sudo pro attach’ command is used to connect your system to the Ubuntu Pro support contract. By attaching your system to the support contract, you gain access to Ubuntu Pro services and support provided by Canonical.

Explanation:

• ‘sudo’ is used to run the command with administrative privileges.
• ‘pro attach’ is the command to connect your system to the Ubuntu Pro support contract.

Example output:

Attached your system to the Ubuntu Pro support contract successfully.

Use case 2: Display the status of Ubuntu Pro services

Code:

pro status

Motivation: The ‘pro status’ command is used to check the status of Ubuntu Pro services on your system. It provides information about the active services and their current status.

Explanation:

• ‘pro status’ is the command to display the status of Ubuntu Pro services.

Example output:

Ubuntu Pro services are running.

Use case 3: Check if the system is affected by a specific vulnerability

Code:

pro fix CVE-number

Motivation: The ‘pro fix CVE-number’ command is used to check if the system is affected by a specific vulnerability and apply a fix if possible. This helps to ensure that your system is secure and protected against known vulnerabilities.

Explanation:

• ‘pro fix’ is the command to check and fix vulnerabilities.
• ‘CVE-number’ should be replaced with the actual CVE number of the vulnerability you want to check and fix.

Example output:

No fix available for CVE-2022-12345.

Use case 4: Display the number of unsupported packages

Code:

pro security-status

Motivation: The ‘pro security-status’ command is used to check the number of unsupported packages on your system. It helps you identify the packages that do not receive security updates or support, allowing you to take appropriate actions to reduce security risks.

Explanation:

• ‘pro security-status’ is the command to display the security status.
• This command will list the number of unsupported packages on your system.

Example output:

You have 10 unsupported packages on your system.

Use case 5: List packages that are no longer available for download

Code:

pro security-status --unavailable

Motivation: The ‘pro security-status –unavailable’ command is used to list packages that are no longer available for download. This can help you identify any dependencies or applications that may be affected due to unavailability of these packages.

Explanation:

• ‘pro security-status –unavailable’ is the command to list packages that are no longer available for download.

Example output:

The following packages are no longer available for download:
- package1
- package2
- package3

Use case 6: List third-party packages

Code:

pro security-status --thirdparty

Motivation: The ‘pro security-status –thirdparty’ command is used to list third-party packages on your system. This allows you to identify any external software or applications that are installed on your system, which may have different support and security considerations.

Explanation:

• ‘pro security-status –thirdparty’ is the command to list third-party packages.

Example output:

The following third-party packages are installed on your system:
- package1
- package2
- package3

Conclusion:

The ‘pro’ command provides a set of useful functionalities to manage Ubuntu Pro services. It allows you to connect your system to the Ubuntu Pro support contract, check the status of services, manage vulnerabilities, and monitor package security. By using these commands, you can ensure that your Ubuntu Pro system is well-supported, secure, and up-to-date.