Keeping Linux devices up-to-date and secure is critical for maintaining IT infrastructure stability. ManageEngine Endpoint Central offers a centralized solution for both patch deployment and software deployment, ensuring seamless management of vulnerabilities and applications across Linux endpoints. This guide provides a detailed walkthrough for deploying patches and software packages to Linux devices using Endpoint Central. 

Patch Deployment for Linux Devices   

1. ConfiguringPatchDeploymen

   • Scanning for Missing Patches   
     • Log in to the Endpoint Central console.  
     • Navigate to Threats & Patches > Systems > Scan Systems.  
     • Select the target Linux devices or groups and click Scan Now.  
     • Once the scan completes, view the missing patches under Threats & Patches > Patches > Missing Patches. 
2. Deploying Patches Manually
   
    

   • Access Patch Deployment:  
     • Go to Threats & Patches > Deployment > Manual Deployment.  
   • Select Patches:  
     • Choose the required patches from the missing patches list.  
   • Target Devices:  
     • Select Linux devices or groups to deploy the patches.  
   • Deployment Schedule:  
     • Deploy Immediately: Starts deployment instantly.  
     • Schedule Deployment: Set a specific time and date.  
   • Click Deploy:  
     • Initiates the patch deployment process.  
3. Automating Patch Deployment 

• Navigate to Threats & Patches >Automate Patch Deployment.
    
• Click Automate task and select OS to configure: 
    

  • Select Application: Select which Updates to deploy automatically. 
      
  • Choose Deployment Settings: Set up recurring or one-time deployment schedules.

  • Define Targets: Select Devices or group.

  • Pre & Post deployment activities: Configure User Notification & system reboot behavior.

Software Deployment for Linux Devices
  

1. Preparing the Software Package
   • Go to Software Deployment > Package Creation > Templates.
       
   • Select the Applications to deploy then click create package
2. Configure Package Details:   
   • Go to Software Deployment > Deployment > Install/Uninstall Software and Select computer configuration for Linux.  
   • Select App Deployment Policy and Target Linux Devices or group.  
   • Click Deploy to initiate software deployment process.