Ubuntu livepatch command line

1. How to see livepatch status in Ubuntu?
2. How to install Canonical Livepatch in Ubuntu?
3. How do I get a Livepatch key?

How to see livepatch status in Ubuntu?

To find the status of your livepatched machine, issue the command sudo canonical-livepatch status. The command will report the status of your system's kernel (Figure B). You can issue that same command with the –verbose flag to get more information (Figure C).

How to install Canonical Livepatch in Ubuntu?

For Ubuntu servers

Head over to Ubuntu's Livepatch page and select “Ubuntu user”. Click “Get your livepatch token”. It will show your livepatch token and the commands to install and enable livepatch service. Now copy the commands one by one and run them on the server.

How do I get a Livepatch key?

Getting the Livepatch token

To get it, simply visit the Livepatch portal. Select the Ubuntu user option and click Get your Livepatch token. You'll have to log in with your Ubuntu One account if you haven't done so already. You'll see a key associated with your account.