STACKIT Server Update Management automates and standardizes OS patch workflows across virtual machines directly via the portal, CLI, or API.
Service Overview
Section titled “Service Overview”- Risk Mitigation: Closes security vulnerabilities quickly through automated patch compliance.
- Operational Efficiency: Eliminates tedious manual interactive logins on single server instances.
- Auditable Operations: Maintains detailed chronological logs of historical update executions.
Technical Details
Section titled “Technical Details”- Agent-Driven Execution: Uses the STACKIT Server Agent for secure, local patch execution.
- Scheduling Engine: Flexible calendar schedule creation via portal or RRULE syntax in the API.
- On-Demand Updates: Manual “Update now” override button for critical zero-day emergency patches.
- Preconfigured RHEL Support: Integrated with Red Hat Update Infrastructure (RHUI) on pay-as-you-go instances.
Limitations & Constraints
Section titled “Limitations & Constraints”- Agent Dependency: The STACKIT Server Agent must remain active; stopping the agent breaks all patch routines.
- Reboot Behavior: Patch cycles may trigger automatic VM reboots; maintenance windows must be planned carefully.
- Scope Limit: Excludes unmanaged custom compute instances or non-supported guest OS distributions.
- API Deprecation: Legacy MOSS endpoints are shut down; workflows require Server Update Management API v2.
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