Linux Patch Management

The patch management process in Linux includes identifying, prioritizing, and testing Linux patches in a pilot group of computers. Next step involves deploying and monitoring the updates. With Vulnerability Manager Plus, you can perform these processes from a centralized console. You can deploy Linux security and non-security updates by choosing between manual and automated deployment methods, ensuring all Linux machines on the network are up to date with critical/recent patches and free of vulnerabilities.

Linux patching is not available on old server builds. Upgrade the server to the latest build from the service pack page before you deploy Linux security and non-security updates. If a Linux computer appears in Inventory but not under Threats & Patches → Systems → Scan Systems, the distribution may require a later server build. Upgrade, then run a patch scan.

The supported Linux flavors for patching using Vulnerability Manager Plus include: