Ubuntu kernel patches automatically updated with Canonical Livepatch Service

Apply critical Ubuntu kernel patches without rebooting Ubuntu using Canonical Livepatch

Update Ubuntu kernel without reboot using the free Canonical Livepatch Service. Apply critical Ubuntu kernel patches without rebooting Ubuntu. Apply critical kernel security fixes without rebooting. The Canonical Livepatch Service reduces planned or unplanned downtime while maintaining compliance and security. Livepatch is available on LTS based systems from 14.04 LTS within the normal support cycle.

Free service for three installations pr account

Kernel patching is different from upgrading kernel. Canonical Livepatch service uses the upstream Linux Kernel Live Patching technology to apply critical kernel patches without rebooting. You can use the service for free with three installations of Ubuntu pr account.

Step one. Sign up for an Ubuntu One account

Step two. Get your Canonical Livepatch Service token

Step three. Install the service and activate with the token.

Step four. You can check live patch status at any time with:

canonical-livepatch status --verbose

 

References abotu Ubuntu kernel patches

How to use the Canonical Livepatch service to patch a kernel without rebooting

More info about the Canonical Livepatch Service

Using Canonical Livepatch Service to Patch Ubuntu Kernel without Reboot

 

Ubuntu kernel patches kept up to date with the Canonical Livepatch Service
Ubuntu kernel patches kept up to date with the Canonical Livepatch Service