TuxCare's Extended Lifecycle Support (ELS service provides organizations with ongoing security updates, system enhancement patches, and selected bug fixes for operating systems and software components that have reached their end of standard support or End of Life (EOL. This service ensures that critical systems remain secure and compliant, allowing businesses to continue their operations without immediate migration pressures.
Key Features and Functionality:
- Comprehensive Security Updates: ELS delivers timely patches for high and critical vulnerabilities (CVSS score of 7 or higher, maintaining the security integrity of legacy systems.
- Broad OS and Software Support: The service covers a range of Linux distributions, including CentOS, Oracle Linux, Ubuntu, and Debian, as well as software components like Python, PHP, and .NET.
- Customizable Coverage: Organizations can request support for additional packages or specific vulnerabilities outside the standard ELS scope, ensuring tailored protection.
- Live Patching Integration: For certain systems, ELS integrates with TuxCare's KernelCare, enabling live security patches without the need for system reboots, thus minimizing downtime.
- Regulatory Compliance: By adhering to industry standards like PCI DSS and HIPAA, ELS helps organizations meet compliance requirements by addressing vulnerabilities within mandated timeframes.
Primary Value and Problem Solved:
TuxCare's ELS service addresses the critical challenge of maintaining security and compliance for systems running on EOL software. By providing continuous support and updates, ELS allows organizations to:
- Extend System Longevity: Continue using existing infrastructure securely, deferring costly and resource-intensive migrations.
- Ensure Operational Continuity: Avoid disruptions by keeping legacy systems protected against emerging threats.
- Maintain Compliance: Meet regulatory requirements by ensuring timely vulnerability remediation, even for unsupported software versions.
In essence, TuxCare's Extended Lifecycle Support empowers organizations to manage their technology roadmaps effectively, providing the flexibility to upgrade systems on their own schedules without compromising security or compliance.
