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Disable optional Linux kernel support package updates
Disable kernel support package updates on one computer
Disable kernel support package updates on multiple computers

Linux kernel compatibility

Supported Linux kernels vary by the agent version:

You can also use a JSON version of the complete list of the supported Linux kernels each agent version with scripts and automated workflows.

Disable optional Linux kernel support package updates

In previous agent versions, the kernel driver update process always downloaded the latest kernel support package from the relay when an agent was restarted or the computer rebooted. However, unless you have upgraded the kernel, the agent often does not need to update its kernel support package. Therefore for agent 20.0.0-3067+, you can disable optional kernel support package updates to improve performance.

Disable kernel support package updates on one computer

  1. In the Workload Security console, go to Computers.
  2. Double-click the computer where you want to disable kernel support package updates (or select the computer and then Details).
  3. Select Settings. From Automatically update kernel package when agent restarts, select No.
  4. Save your changes.

Disable kernel support package updates on multiple computers

  1. In the Workload Security console, go to Policies.
  2. Double-click the policy that protects multiple computers where you want to disable kernel support package updates (or select the policy and then Details).
  3. Select Settings. From Automatically update kernel package when agent restarts, select No.
  4. Save your changes.