Linux kernel auto update?

hunt695

• October 21, 2022 06:28

Hi, is it safe to have "Enable Linux kernel update during nightly maintenance." ON? Using CentoOS7. Are there any drawbacks or risks by leaving it to update automatically? Thanks

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  cPRex Jurassic Moderator

  • October 21, 2022 14:55

  Hey there! The kernel is something that can be automatically updated with Yum. Most users let the system handle that update, although a reboot may be necessary after a new kernel is installed before it is active on the machine. As long as you haven't tried to use any custom kernels in the past, I would expect this to be a safe operation to let the server perform.

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  hunt695

  • October 22, 2022 11:23

  Enabled, thanks for this!

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  ffeingol

  • October 22, 2022 15:12

  Or look at KernelCare/TuxCare and you have have live patching of the kernel without reboots.

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