I'm looking for a reliable tool to monitor all my devices and manage patching. I've been using Landscape for Ubuntu, which I really like because it alerts me if a machine goes offline or has issues, and it also notifies me about package upgrades and security patches, allowing me to deploy updates across my fleet quickly. However, I'm interested in finding similar alternatives, especially ones that work beyond just Ubuntu. Is there a way to use Landscape without the Ubuntu Pro license for my Debian-based systems?
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I've had my eye on Patchman for patching, though it doesn't do monitoring. It provides a good overview of what needs to be patched across different distributions. You would still need something like Ansible alongside it, but it's a solid option!
Check out orcharhino; it offers patch management for both Debian and Ubuntu. That could be worth exploring!
At home, I rely on Satellite for managing Red Hat systems. It helps me keep track of applicable updates and apply them to my hosts efficiently.
We use Ansible for our monitoring and patch management. You might also want to check out AWX as it can be quite handy for managing Ansible tasks.
For monitoring updates and triggering alerts, Icinga is a great option. It has plugins that work across major operating systems. Just a heads up, setting it up requires some effort, but it can be quite effective depending on the infrastructure size.
Exactly! Patchman looks promising. It would definitely help to see all the updates needed at once, thanks for the tip!