Livepatch allows you to install some critical kernel security updates without rebooting your system, by directly patching the running kernel. … It’s mainly intended for servers which are supposed to have months and years of continuous uptime without reboots.

How does Ubuntu Livepatch work?

The Canonical Livepatch Service removes all of the aggravation of keeping your Ubuntu systems up to date with critical kernel patches. … You must be using a Long Term Support (LTS) release of Ubuntu such as 16.04 or 18.04. The most recent LTS version is 18.04, so that’s the version we’re going to use here.

Should I set up Livepatch in Ubuntu?

If your server is powered by Ubuntu, then you should enable Canonical Livepatch. Livepatch will silently install Kernel updates without requiring a system reboot. Though it is also availbale for Desktop users but is less useful.