Question: How Do I Use Patch Management in Linux?
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What is Linux patch management?

Linux patch management is the process of managing patches for applications running on Linux computers. Managing patches in Linux involves scanning your Linux endpoints to detect missing patches, downloading patches from vendors’ sites, and deploying them to the respective client machines.

How do you use patch management?

Patch Management Life Cycle

  1. Update vulnerability details from software vendors.
  2. Scan the enterprise network for vulnerability.
  3. Examine the Vulnerability and identify the missing patches.
  4. Deploy patches and validate patch installation.
  5. Generate Status Report on the latest patch updates.
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