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Why SysAdmins Love
Live Patching
Adopting live patching (an automated, non-disruptive vulnerability patching approach) enables SysAdmins to minimize their patching workload by putting CVE patches on autopilot across their organization’s Linux estate – from the kernel to shared libraries, IoT devices, and more.
To learn more, chat with a TuxCare Linux security expert.
TuxCare’s KernelCare Enterprise offers live patching for most popular Linux
distributions at a much more affordable price compared to premium support
subscriptions offered by distro vendors.
Stop Babysitting Reboots
KernelCare Enterprise eliminates the need for IT staff to monitor
systems during reboots, freeing them for other tasks
Take Your Nights & Weekends Back
With a live patching approach, you no longer need to schedule
maintenance windows during inconvenient off-hours
Ready to Reduce Your Workload?
Talk to a TuxCare Linux security expert to chat about how KernelCare can keep your
unique environment patched without disruptions
Don’t Want to Spend a Ton of Time Implementing a New Tool?
KernelCare Enterprise is simple (and quick) to add to your toolkit – all you need is a
short installation script and a few customization steps, then you will start
automatically receiving non-disruptive CVE patches.
Why TuxCare?
TuxCare’s KernelCare Enterprise
- Delivers live patches to most popular Linux distributions
- Organizations cut costs drastically by implementing TuxCare’s affordable live patching option
- Users can truly go rebootless by extending live patching to shared libraries, IoT devices, QEMU, and more
Distro Vendor Live Patching
- Only delivers live patches to a specific distribution or small number of related distributions
- Users must purchase pricey premium support packages to add live patching
- Users often still need to reboot to apply patches to shared libraries
What Else Does TuxCare Live Patch?
Shared Libraries
With the LibCare add-on, your team can keep critical shared system libraries, like OpenSSL and glibc, updated with the latest vulnerability patches.
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Databases
DBCare from TuxCare keeps databases continuously available while minimizing your maintenance workload.
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IoT Devices
With KernelCare IoT, you can now live patch ARM64-based connected devices in IoT environments without needing to reboot them.
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Using an End-of-Life Linux Distribution?
TuxCare delivers vulnerability patches to several end-of-life Linux distributions, including CentOS 6, CentOS 7, CentOS 8, CentOS Stream 8, Debian 10, Ubuntu 16.04, Ubuntu 18.04, Oracle Linux 6, and software languages including Python, PHP, and Java.
Using AlmaLinux? Try Our Enterprise Support!
Extend your security lifecycle to 16 years and elevate your AlmaLinux experience with affordable commercial support from TuxCare, which includes live patching, break-and-fix support, extended security updates with continuous FIPS compliance, and pay-as-you-go application support.
Ready to Automate Your CVE Patching?
Talk to a TuxCare Linux security expert to get started with KernelCare Enterprise
FAQ
Live patching is a method that allows you to patch a system’s kernel without the need for a reboot. It works by applying patches on the fly, which means critical updates can be delivered immediately without interrupting running applications or services. This ensures system security and high availability.
Our live patching solution is designed to be compatible with a wide range of Linux distributions and kernel versions. It integrates seamlessly with most existing infrastructures, however, we recommend checking the detailed compatibility list on our documentation page or contacting support for specific inquiries.
Live patching allows administrators to promptly apply security patches to the kernel as soon as they are released, minimizing the window of vulnerability. This process is handled without a reboot, ensuring continuous protection against security threats.
Yes, you have full control over the patch management process. You can choose which patches to apply and schedule them for a convenient time. Our management dashboard provides a comprehensive view and control over the patching process, including reporting and rollback capabilities.
