Linux MDM & Endpoint Management

Unify Linux with your Android, iOS, Windows, and macOS fleets - policies, certificates, packages, updates, and compliance in one cloud console.

Codeproof Linux MDM extends Unified Endpoint Management to the workloads most platforms ignore: developer workstations, lab and CI machines, secure-by-design kiosks, edge gateways, and server-class endpoints. Manage Ubuntu, Debian, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), CentOS Stream, Fedora, and SUSE with the same console, policies, and reporting you use for mobile and Windows.

Supported Linux distributions

The Codeproof Linux agent supports the major distributions used in enterprise and engineering environments:

  • Ubuntu (LTS releases 20.04, 22.04, 24.04 and current non-LTS)
  • Debian 11 (Bullseye), 12 (Bookworm)
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 8 and 9 (server and workstation)
  • CentOS Stream 8 and 9
  • Fedora Workstation (current and previous releases)
  • SUSE Linux Enterprise (SLE) and openSUSE Leap
  • Amazon Linux 2 / 2023 for cloud-hosted endpoints
  • Rocky Linux and AlmaLinux as RHEL-compatible alternatives

Architectures: x86_64 and ARM64 (aarch64) for cloud, edge, and SBC workloads.

Why teams manage Linux endpoints

Developer & engineering workstations

Engineering teams running Ubuntu, Fedora, or RHEL workstations need the same policy hygiene as macOS and Windows: disk encryption, SSH hardening, software inventory, and patch management.

Lab, CI, and build machines

Apply consistent baselines to QA labs, CI runners, and build farms - without the overhead of a full configuration-management tool. Pair Codeproof policy with Ansible / Puppet where deeper config is needed.

Edge gateways & IoT controllers

Industrial gateways, smart-building controllers, and ARM-based SBCs running Linux need MDM-style policy, certificate distribution, and remote actions. Codeproof's Linux agent runs on x86_64 and ARM64 for edge deployments.

Linux desktops in regulated industries

Government, defense, education, and research teams standardized on Linux benefit from auditable compliance evidence for NIST 800-53, ISO 27001, and SOC 2.

Cloud VMs & ephemeral workloads

Manage long-running Linux VMs in AWS, Azure, and GCP. Apply hardening baselines on first boot via cloud-init or your golden image, then sync with Codeproof for ongoing policy and reporting.

Zero Trust & conditional access

Tie Linux endpoint posture into your Zero Trust flow. Devices that fail baseline checks (encryption disabled, patches missing, unauthorized packages) can be quarantined from corporate apps.

Linux MDM capabilities

Policy & user management

  • User and group management with sudo policy templates
  • Password / passphrase policy and screen-lock idle timeout
  • Disk encryption guidance (LUKS) and home-folder encryption
  • SSH hardening: key-only auth, port, MaxAuthTries, banners
  • Firewall (ufw / firewalld) templates with allow / deny rules
  • USB / removable-storage policy with mount restrictions

Networking & certificates

  • Wi-Fi profiles (NetworkManager) with WPA2 / WPA3 / Enterprise
  • VPN configuration (OpenVPN, WireGuard, IPsec) with managed certs
  • SCEP / PKI certificate enrollment and rotation
  • Proxy and TLS-inspection certificate distribution
  • DNS policy and split-horizon configuration

Apps & package updates

  • Package management via apt, dnf / yum, zypper
  • Snap and Flatpak app distribution
  • Update windows, version pinning, and rollback support
  • Pre-approved repository allow / deny lists
  • Custom .deb / .rpm push for in-house packages
  • Kernel and security-patch tracking with CVE references

Inventory & compliance

  • Hardware and software inventory (CPU, RAM, disk, installed packages)
  • Posture checks: encryption, firewall, AV / Defender / ClamAV state
  • Real-time alerts and webhooks for compliance drift
  • Audit logs for administrative actions and policy changes
  • Exportable compliance reports (CSV, JSON) for audits
  • SIEM-friendly event feeds

Remote support & actions

  • Remote lock, restart, shutdown, and selective wipe
  • Run-as-root command execution with approval workflow
  • Real-time process and service inventory
  • Log retrieval for incident response

Automation & integration

  • REST MDM API and webhooks
  • SSO via SAML / OAuth - integrate with Okta, Azure AD / Entra ID, Google Workspace
  • Works alongside Ansible, Puppet, Chef, Salt for deeper config management
  • cloud-init / Ignition support for hands-off enrollment of cloud VMs

Linux endpoint compliance

Codeproof helps Linux fleets align with the controls auditors expect, mapped to common Linux baselines (CIS Benchmarks, DISA STIG references):

Linux MDM FAQs

How does the Codeproof Linux agent install?
A signed .deb / .rpm package, plus a one-line shell installer that registers the device with your tenant. For cloud VMs and golden images, cloud-init or Ignition can install and enroll on first boot - zero IT touch.
Does Codeproof replace Ansible / Puppet / Chef?
No - Codeproof complements them. Codeproof handles MDM-style policy, inventory, posture, certificates, and remote actions across your entire fleet (mobile, desktop, server). Tools like Ansible or Puppet remain best for deep, idempotent configuration management of complex Linux services.
Which init systems and package managers are supported?
systemd is supported across all major distros. Package management covers apt (Debian / Ubuntu), dnf / yum (RHEL / Fedora / Rocky / Alma), zypper (SUSE), plus Snap and Flatpak.
Can I manage Linux on ARM (aarch64)?
Yes. The Codeproof Linux agent is published for x86_64 and ARM64. Useful for AWS Graviton, Apple Silicon Linux VMs, Raspberry Pi, and ARM-based edge gateways.
How does Linux MDM integrate with Zero Trust?
Codeproof reports posture (encryption, patches, firewall, agent health) and can quarantine non-compliant devices from accessing corporate apps via conditional access integration with Okta, Azure AD / Entra ID, or Google Workspace.

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