In this article you will learn what is Linux Kernel live patching, how it ensures the uptime, what 5 tools are available to help you run servers for years – without reboots and what are the advantages and drawbacks of each tool.
Live patching–applying security patches to a server while it’s running, no reboot necessary–offers valuable capabilities to organizations that manage multiple servers:
- Continual operation of servers, with no reboots. This means little or no downtime.
- Automation of patching-related tasks. This frees up support staff to do other work.
- Immediate application of new patches. This greatly reduces server vulnerabilities.
Covered in the article are: Oracle Ksplice, RedHat Kpatch, SUSE Kgraft, Ubuntu Livepatch, and KernelCare.
See https://ostechnix.com/5-kernel-live-patching-tools-that-will-help-to-run-linux-servers-without-reboots/
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