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Mirroring Ubuntu

This technical document gives an overview of the process of creating either a private or public mirror of the Ubuntu software. Additionally, the requirements for becomming an official Ubuntu mirror are described.

Searching for a Ubuntu Archive Mirror?

A full list of official archive mirrors can now be found in launchpad.

https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+archivemirrors

Each mirror listed in launchpad is verified at least every 24 hours. You are recommended to select a mirror marked "Up to date" that is located geographicly near you. If you are unsure which mirror to select the best option is [iso-country-code].archive.ubuntu.com where iso-country-code is the two character country abreviation of a country near you. For example, if you live in the United States you could choose us.archive.ubuntu.com

Creating an Ubuntu mirror?

As Ubuntu grows in popularity, so does the need for reliable mirrors to support the Ubuntu community. If you are reasonably familiar with apache, ftp and rsync, have available resources in a secure location such as an office or data centre and wish to help Ubuntu, you may wish to consider setting up an Ubuntu mirror.

This documentation describes the different types of Ubuntu mirrors and how to become one of the official Ubuntu mirrors.