Linux kernel auto update?

[hunt695]

Hi,
is it safe to have "Enable Linux kernel update during nightly maintenance." ON?

Using CentoOS7.
Are there any drawbacks or risks by leaving it to update automatically?
Thanks

 

[cPRex]

Hey there! The kernel is something that can be automatically updated with Yum. Most users let the system handle that update, although a reboot may be necessary after a new kernel is installed before it is active on the machine. As long as you haven't tried to use any custom kernels in the past, I would expect this to be a safe operation to let the server perform.

 

[hunt695]

Enabled, thanks for this!

 

[ffeingol]

Or look at KernelCare/TuxCare and you have have live patching of the kernel without reboots.