Can you use Ksplice on Oracle Linux 6?
With Oracle Linux 6 and 7, Ksplice can patch glibc and openssl vulnerabilities whilst the system is running, without stopping applications and without interruption. This feature is exclusive to Oracle Linux Premier Support customers. What gets patched? Not all patches are created equal.
What are the requirements to install Ksplice uptrack?
The system on which you want to install Ksplice Uptrack must also meet the following requirements: Must have access to the Internet. Must be registered with ULN. Must be running a supported Oracle Linux release, with a supported version of either UEK or RHCK installed. You can verify the kernel version by using the uname -a command.
How often do you need to reboot Oracle Ksplice?
Linux distributions require a reboot about once a month to stay up to date with important kernel and user-space security updates. Oracle Ksplice allows you to apply the same updates, without rebooting that would normally require an update with your package manager and a reboot.
How to switch from one version of Ksplice to another?
To switch from one Ksplice client software version (or mode) to another Ksplice software version, for example, switch from a Ksplice online installation to a Ksplice offline installation, you must first remove the existing Ksplice client software from the system. You can then install the new version of the Ksplice client software.
Do you need to reboot a Ksplice server?
After each upgrade, you need to reboot the server. Ksplice service allows you to skip reboot step and apply hotfixes to the kernel without rebooting the server. In this post, I will cover a quick installation of Ksplice for RHEL 5.x and try to find out if service is worth every penny.
What does Ksplice do for RHEL 5.x?
Ksplice service allows you to skip reboot step and apply hotfixes to the kernel without rebooting the server. In this post, I will cover a quick installation of Ksplice for RHEL 5.x and try to find out if service is worth every penny. The technology and hack behind this looks pretty cool.
What do you need to know about Ksplice?
Not all patches are created equal. Ksplice patches run-time security vulnerabilities and stability bugs. Whether it’s the latest CVE targeting the network stack, an overflow in the DNS resolver, or a kernel panic caused by a poorly written driver, Ksplice will quickly provide protection to your system, without rebooting or restarting applications.