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Linux: reboot after software update cycle?

  • 1.  Linux: reboot after software update cycle?

    Posted Feb 05, 2013 02:03 PM

    Hello Folks,

    does some one know how patch management for Linux systems handles reboot requirements after software update installation?

    For windows one can set that there will be no reboot, a scheduled reboot or a reboot after software update cycle. What will Linux systems do if a patch requires a reboot?

    Thanks in advance!



  • 2.  RE: Linux: reboot after software update cycle?
    Best Answer

    Posted Feb 07, 2013 09:00 AM
    Hello, "Reboot after software update cycle" is not supported on Linux. In most cases reboot is only needed for Kernel updates. If you need to reboot your machine, you can schedule/run "Power Control Restart" task in the Jobs/Tasks menu. Thanks Alex.


  • 3.  RE: Linux: reboot after software update cycle?

    Posted Feb 08, 2013 07:48 AM

    Thanks a bundle!