Currently, OneSite focuses on patching applications and libraries included in the official repositories of supported Linux distributions. These distributions include Ubuntu, Debian, and CentOS. Third-party patching, such as managing packages from external repositories like Google Chrome’s or Spotify’s, is not supported in this release.
OneSite supports:
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Updates for applications and libraries found in the official distribution repositories. Examples include applications like Chromium, Firefox, Apache HTTP Server, NGINX, and core system components such as the Linux kernel, OpenSSL, and OpenSSH.
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OS updates (e.g., kernel or library updates) within the same distribution release are fully supported. Distribution upgrades (e.g., CentOS Stream9 to Stream10) are not supported.
In the Linux ecosystem, most distributions centralize software management through their official repositories. These repositories are curated to maintain compatibility, stability, and security.
Third-party repositories are often managed independently, requiring manual configuration and maintenance, which adds complexity. For this reason, our initial focus is on ensuring seamless patching from the trusted and official sources provided by each distribution.
Not at this time. Applications must be part of the official repositories of the supported distributions to be included in the patching scope. However, we welcome customer feedback to help us prioritize future enhancements.
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Repository-Based Patching: Involves managing updates from the official repositories of Linux distributions. These updates are curated by the distribution maintainers to ensure reliability and compatibility.
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Third-Party Patching: Refers to managing updates for software distributed outside the official repositories, such as Google Chrome directly from Google’s repository or custom enterprise applications hosted privately.
Yes, our solution is flexible. If there is significant demand for specific third-party repositories, we could explore adding support in future releases. Custom repositories can technically be configured, but this requires additional setup and validation.
OneSite stands out with features like:
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Unified patching management across multiple platforms (Windows, Linux, and Mac) from a single dashboard.
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Peer-to-peer content distribution, eliminating the need for additional infrastructure.
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Support for updates within official repositories of five major Linux distributions.
Competitors often lack visibility into Linux libraries or focus only on high-level OS upgrades, while OneSite provides granular control and insights.
If a user manually adds a third-party repository, OneSite will not automatically detect or manage updates from it. Updates for third-party repositories must be handled outside of OneSite’s patching capabilities for Linux.
By focusing on official repositories, OneSite leverages the vetting processes of each Linux distribution to ensure updates are stable and compatible. This minimizes risks associated with unverified third-party updates.
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