| What is Linux Patch Management? | Features & Capabilities | Supported Linux OS |
Linux Patch Management is the process of detecting, downloading, testing, approving and installing new/missing patches for Linux computers within a network. It entails having a centralized view on the applicable Linux patches for endpoints across a network, so that Vulnerable, Highly Vulnerable and Healthy Systems can be classified at a glance, and appropriate measures can be taken to keep the network safe from cyberattacks.
Patching computers is one of the most redundant and tiring tasks and with Desktop Central, it is simpler than ever. Desktop Central provides solutions for Linux patch management which helps admins ensure that all the Linux machines on the network are up to date with critical/recent Linux patches that are released and there are no security vulnerabilities in the network. You can automate the complete process and ensure that all your systems are up-to-datewhich will lead to zero down time, increase in productivity, keeping away vulnerabilities and saving time and effort spent in patching computers.
Using Desktop Central, you can patch Linux endpoints both manually and automatically. Desktop central has a streamlined patch management process to ensure that no system is left unpatched:
To find out more about Desktop Central's patch management process, visit this webpage.
Desktop Central supports patch management for all active versions of the Linux flavors listed below:
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