ELS for Operating Systems

TuxCare's Endless Lifecycle Support keeps end-of-life Linux distributions secure with ongoing CVE patches for kernels and critical packages. Avoid costly OS migrations while staying compliant.

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CentOS 6/7/8Ubuntu 16/18/20Oracle Linux 6/7No Migration Required

What is ELS for Operating Systems?

TuxCare's Endless Lifecycle Support (ELS) for Operating Systems keeps end-of-life Linux distributions secure with ongoing CVE patches long after the official end-of-life date. Instead of rushing into a costly OS migration, you receive regularly tested security patches for the kernel and critical packages — delivered through your existing package manager with a single setup script and no reboot required.

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ELS for Operating Systems

^$10_/mo

1 Server
CentOS 6/7/8/8 Stream, Ubuntu 16/18/20 and Oracle 6/7 ( Please specify your OS during sign up )
Kernel & Critical Packages
CVE Patches via Package Manager
Free Installation & Setup
Official TuxCare License

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Features

What ELS for Operating Systems includes

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Supported Distributions

CentOS 6, 7, and 8
CentOS Stream 8
Oracle Linux 6 and 7
Ubuntu 16, 18, and 20
Custom/unlisted distributions on request

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Security Patching

Ongoing CVE patches after official EOL
Linux kernel security updates
Critical package patches: Apache, PHP, MySQL
glibc and OpenSSL/SSH updates
Rigorously tested before production release
Stable beta repository for pre-production testing
Coverage for 5,000+ vulnerabilities fixed to date
10,000+ packages supported across distros

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Easy Implementation

Single script installation — no migration needed
No server reboot required to activate
Delivered via your existing package manager (yum/apt)
Repository switch — works like a standard update
Full implementation instructions provided
Compatible with on-premise and cloud environments
Works alongside automation tools and vulnerability scanners

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Compliance & Stability

Maintain regulatory compliance on legacy systems
Avoid compliance gaps during migration planning
Stable patching without breaking changes
Surgical precision patch development
Zero unintended side-effects testing policy
Audit-ready patching history

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Unlimited Support Duration

Support continues for as long as you need
Buy time to plan a proper OS migration
No forced upgrade deadlines
Support available years past official EOL date
Covers OS, runtimes, libraries, and applications
Flexible subscription — cancel when ready to migrate

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Enterprise Scale

2,300+ enterprise clients worldwide
220,000+ patches delivered
70+ Linux distro versions supported
10,000+ Linux kernels continuously patched
Trusted by Cisco, IONOS, and more
24/7 priority support
Volume discounts and bundle pricing available
Infrastructure agnostic — on-premise or cloud

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