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Ask HN: Automating server security/patches

5 points by maverhick 15y ago

Hello guys, We run a cluster of servers, mostly ubuntu. Are there automated tools for running security commands/checks/scans that you use on a regular basis to manage and keep your servers updated? Are there any other specific sites/communities to refer to on these subjects? Thanks

voodookid 15y ago
Puppet or Cfengine to actually run the updates on the machines. Then you can run a vulnerability checker, such as nessus, to verify that the updates are installed.
tsigo 15y ago
There is a guide for automatic security updates for Ubuntu: https://help.ubuntu.com/10.04/serverguide/C/automatic-updates.html https://help.ubuntu.com/10.04/serverguide/C/automatic-update...