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KernelCare Enterprise
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Spec sheet
- Purpose
- KernelCare provides security patches for supported Linux kernels that can be installed without rebooting the system.Read 9 Oct 2026 · docs.tuxcare.com
- Trial
- KernelCare documentation says a free trial license lasts 30 days.Read 9 Oct 2026 · docs.tuxcare.com
- Compliance
- TuxCare states that its SOC 2 Type II report covers technical and internal operational controls regarding security and availability.Read 9 Oct 2026 · tuxcare.com
- Support
- TuxCare says its live-patching products include technical support with 24/7/365 access to engineers through its support portal and online knowledge base.Read 9 Oct 2026 · docs.tuxcare.com
- Air-gapped support
- The vendor says ePortal can automatically deploy patches in air-gapped environments.Read 9 Oct 2026 · docs.tuxcare.com
- Architecture
- KernelCare is available for x86-64 Intel and AMD systems and ARM64 systems.Read 9 Oct 2026 · docs.tuxcare.com
- Company history
- TuxCare says KernelCare Enterprise launched in 2014 and describes TuxCare as having spun off from CloudLinux to become independent.Read 9 Oct 2026 · tuxcare.com
- Compatibility limit
- KernelCare is not compatible with Canonical Livepatch and should not be used on the same system.Read 9 Oct 2026 · docs.tuxcare.com
- Encryption
- TuxCare states that it encrypts data in transit using TLS 1.2 and data at rest using AES-256 server-side encryption.Read 9 Oct 2026 · tuxcare.com
- Patch duration
- Each kernel receives live patches for as long as its vendor releases security updates for that kernel series.Read 9 Oct 2026 · docs.tuxcare.com
- Patch management
- The optional on-prem ePortal management server lets organizations define rollout policies and control which machines receive patches and when.Read 9 Oct 2026 · docs.tuxcare.com
- Scanner integrations
- KernelCare documentation names Tenable Nessus, Qualys and Rapid7 among the vulnerability scanners it integrates with natively.Read 9 Oct 2026 · docs.tuxcare.com
- Supported systems
- KernelCare supports Enterprise Linux distributions including RHEL, Oracle, Rocky, AlmaLinux and CentOS, as well as Ubuntu and Debian.Read 9 Oct 2026 · docs.tuxcare.com
- Vulnerability response
- TuxCare says it aims to deliver patches for vendor-fixed CVEs within 10 days of public disclosure, while noting complex fixes can take longer to develop and test.Read 9 Oct 2026 · docs.tuxcare.com
Plans and prices
Enterprise Priced on request Everything in Standard · single sign-on · high availability · onboarding support · dedicated CSM · agreement redlines · vendor security review Read 9 Oct 2026 · tuxcare.com
Standard Priced on request Everything in Starter · centralized management · customizable patching workflows · air-gapped deployment · multiple users/business units · shared-library patching add-on Read 9 Oct 2026 · tuxcare.com
Starter Priced on request Up to 199 systems · 70+ distro versions · rebootless kernel patching · up to 100% CVE coverage · unlimited kernel patching lifetime Read 9 Oct 2026 · tuxcare.com
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