CloudLinux’s automated, live kernel patching service, KernelCare, can now be installed with Microsoft. This makes it possible to update the entire network of devices and apply security patches without stopping operations or restarting the devices.

CloudLinux has collaborated with Microsoft to create an integration for KernelCare IoT with Device Update for IoT Hub. It would fill a critical gap to update devices during runtime.

Jim Jackson, president and chief revenue officer at CloudLinux, said, “A tiny IoT sensor can cause your company to suffer the same damage as a large, physical server.” “Effectively managing a large number of IoT devices is a challenge to say the least, although neglecting maintenance aspects such as device updates and patching leads to security risks. No one wants to go for reboots and service interruptions for the entire fleet of IoT devices and KernelCare solves this problem. ”

Currently, KernelCare for IoT supports four Linux distributions commonly used in IoT devices – Issue 2A1 to Ubuntu Core, Yokto Project, Raspberry and Amazon Linux 2. Supported chipsets include the popular ARM processor as well as the AWS Graviton 2 and NXP processors. Due to the unique nature of each enterprise IoT deployment, free proof-of-concept assessment is provided for enterprise IoT users.

Headquartered in Palo Alto, California, CloudLinux develops a rigorous Linux distribution, Linux kernel live security patching, enhanced support options for Linux, and web server security software. It is used by enterprises, service providers, governments and universities around the world.

CloudLinux has more than 4,000 customers and partners and more than 500,000 product installations worldwide.