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Amazon Linux 2 EOL: Patching Options and Migrating to AL2023
October 17, 2026
With Amazon Linux 2 reaching end of standard support on June 30, 2026 and no in-place upgrade path to AL2023, here is how to keep AL2 instances patched while migrating safely.
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RHEL Patching Step by Step: dnf, dnf-automatic and Security-Only Updates
October 10, 2026
The exact dnf commands for patching RHEL, Rocky Linux and AlmaLinux 8, 9 and 10: list and apply security advisories, patch a single CVE, automate with dnf-automatic, decide on reboots and undo a bad update.
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SUSE Patching Process with zypper: SLES 15 and 16 Step by Step
October 10, 2026
The zypper commands for patching SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 and 16 and openSUSE Leap: list and apply security patches, patch one CVE, read zypper's exit codes, reboot only when needed and roll back with snapper.
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Red Hat Satellite and Spacewalk Alternatives for Mixed Linux Fleets (2026)
September 16, 2026
Spacewalk was discontinued in 2020 and Red Hat Satellite manages only the Red Hat family. Here is what teams with mixed Ubuntu, Debian, RHEL and SUSE fleets move to, what each option costs to run, and how the migration from Spacewalk or Satellite actually goes.
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The 10 Best Linux Patch Management Tools in 2026, Compared Honestly
September 11, 2026
Ten Linux patch management tools, from Landscape and Satellite to Action1, Automox, Foreman, and SysWard, compared on the questions that actually decide the choice: which distros, where it runs, how it is priced, and what evidence it leaves behind.
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Self-Hosted vs Cloud Patch Management: Pros and Cons
April 29, 2026
Should you run patch management on-premises or in the cloud? We break down the security, cost, compliance, and operational trade-offs of each approach.
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CentOS to Rocky Linux Migration: Patching Considerations
April 15, 2026
Navigate the CentOS to Rocky Linux migration with a focus on patching continuity. Covers dnf vs yum, repository management, and maintaining security posture.
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Ubuntu Server Patching: Complete Automation Guide
April 8, 2026
Master Ubuntu server patching automation with unattended-upgrades, kernel livepatch, LTS lifecycle planning, and fleet-wide orchestration strategies.
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How to Automate Linux Server Patching
March 11, 2026
Manual patching doesn't scale. Learn proven automation strategies for Linux server patching including staged rollouts, testing pipelines, and continuous monitoring.
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Linux Patch Management Best Practices for 2026
March 4, 2026
A practical guide to linux patch management best practices for 2026. Learn how to prioritize CVEs, stage rollouts, automate safely, and build an audit-ready patching workflow.