KernelCare License

KernelCare is a server license in the Offshore Hosting catalog — live kernel patching for Linux servers, applying security updates without a reboot. Pricing and supply details are pending owner confirmation, and checkout remains disabled until verification is complete.

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Checkout status: Awaiting verification — checkout is disabled until supply and pricing are confirmed by the owner.

Purpose

KernelCare licenses a live patching service for the Linux kernel. It applies kernel security updates without rebooting the server, so security patches are installed without the downtime a reboot would cause.

Who It Is For

Server owners and hosting providers who want kernel security patches applied promptly without scheduling reboots or downtime for their customers.

Edition and License Metrics

KernelCare is listed as a per-server license. The exact edition name and any tier distinctions must be confirmed with the vendor before an order is placed, because the edition details on this page are unverified.

Licensing is per server. Any limits on kernels or features depend on the vendor’s current licensing terms, which must be confirmed with the vendor before an order is placed. No limit is stated here; it is unverified.

Supported Environments

Supported on Linux servers running a kernel and distribution supported by the vendor’s current patch coverage. The server must have outbound network access for license verification and patch delivery.

Prerequisites

A server with a supported Linux distribution and kernel, root access, and outbound network access to the vendor’s patch service. The exact supported kernel list must be confirmed with the vendor before ordering.

Billing Term and Renewal

Licenses are billed on a recurring monthly term. The price shown is a placeholder until the owner confirms it. Renewal continues on the same term unless the license is cancelled before the renewal date. There is no lifetime option.

Activation

Activation is handled through a manual fulfillment queue after the order is placed. The license is registered against the server’s primary IP address and confirmed once the vendor’s licensing system recognises that IP. Activation is not instant.

Updates and Support

Updates are provided by the vendor while the license remains active and in good standing, following the vendor’s current release policy. Access stops if the license lapses.

First-line support for billing and registration is provided by Offshore Hosting. Technical support for the software is provided by the vendor under its current terms. The exact division is confirmed at order time.

Transfer and Compatibility

The license is tied to the server IP address it was registered against. Moving it requires a transfer or re-issue under the vendor’s current transfer policy. Availability and conditions are confirmed before the move.

KernelCare works with the kernels and distributions covered by the vendor’s current patch list. Compatibility with a specific kernel version must be checked against the vendor’s documentation before ordering.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does KernelCare do?

It applies Linux kernel security patches without rebooting the server, so patches are installed without downtime.

Does it work on every kernel?

No. Patch coverage depends on the vendor’s current supported kernel list, which must be checked before ordering.

How is the license activated?

After the order is placed, the license is registered against the server’s primary IP address through a manual fulfillment queue. Activation is confirmed once the vendor’s licensing system recognises that IP.