Update kernel patch modules

To update kernel patch modules, use the standard RPM update process. Red Hat delivers these modules as cumulative RPM packages.

Before you begin

Procedure

  • Update to a new cumulative version for the current kernel: 
    # dnf update kpatch

    This command automatically installs and applies any updates that are available for the currently running kernel. Including any future released cumulative live patches.

  • Alternatively, update all installed kernel patch modules: 
    # dnf update kpatch
    Note

    When the system reboots into the same kernel, the kernel is automatically live patched again by the kpatch.service systemd service.