What's the Best Central Update Solution for Ubuntu and Linux Systems?
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TechieNinja42
I've been working mostly with Windows, but now I'm diving into Linux, particularly Ubuntu, and I'm on the lookout for a solid solution to manage updates across my environment. I'm using AWX for deployment but still have some network devices that I've set up manually. Ideally, I'd love a solution that can handle updates for servers, containerized environments, and network gear, whether all at once or one at a time. Any recommendations? I'd prefer something open-source if possible!
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Are you looking for centralized management, or are you mainly after centralized reporting? It can change the options available to you.
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What about Foreman? Itโs often recommended for managing Linux environments.
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You might want to consider using Ansible along with hosting your own APT repository. This gives you a lot of control over how updates are managed in your environment.
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