MVShield keeps CentOS, Rocky Linux, AlmaLinux, and Ubuntu LTS secure beyond standard support
Enterprise Linux
MVShield is MontaVista's extended lifecycle support programme for RHEL-compatible enterprise Linux — security patching, backported fixes and SLA-backed support for distributions that have passed their community end-of-life date.
It is built for enterprise IT, infrastructure and compliance teams running server estates, not for embedded product teams; the embedded equivalent is MVXpert.
- Covers CentOS 7, Rocky Linux 8, 9 and 10, AlmaLinux 8 and 9, and Ubuntu LTS
- Backported CVE remediation without forced version upgrades
- SBOM generation and compliance-ready CVE reporting
- No migration away from the current distribution required, and no vendor lock-in
- Flexible enterprise SLAs across cloud, bare-metal and hybrid deployments
Continue running critical systems while reducing security and compliance risk.
Backported fixes help avoid disruptive full upgrades and forced release cycles.
Flexible SLAs and Linux expertise support mission-critical deployments.
Enterprise Linux support for long-life infrastructure.
MVShield extends the life, security, and stability of CentOS, Rocky Linux, AlmaLinux, and other RHEL-compatible environments beyond standard community timelines.
Built on proven enterprise Linux foundations, MVShield combines proactive security, lifecycle extension, expert technical support, and practical migration planning.
Keep Linux reliable after community support ends.
MVShield helps teams modernize at the right pace while keeping production systems secure, stable, and audit-ready.
Close the gap between EOL exposure and secure operations.
MVShield helps organizations preserve continuity, reduce vulnerability risk, and plan migrations without rushing infrastructure changes.
Critical systems that need extended lifecycle support, security patching, and long-term platform stability.
Extend lifecycle
Maintain operations beyond standard support windows.
Reduce EOL risk
Address security vulnerabilities and compliance gaps.
Modernize gradually
Move from EOL platforms at your own pace.
Support variants
Plan transitions from CentOS, Oracle Linux, RHEL derivatives, and similar baselines.
Enterprise Linux support across major RHEL-compatible distributions.
Supported distributions benefit from security patching, platform stabilization, and lifecycle extension beyond community support.
AlmaLinux support
AlmaLinux 8 and AlmaLinux 9 maintenance for enterprise deployments.
CentOS Linux support
CentOS 7 EOL support, with earlier versions evaluated case by case.
Rocky Linux support
Rocky Linux 8, Rocky Linux 9, and Rocky Linux 10 support.
Ubuntu LTS support
Ubuntu 20.04 LTS and Ubuntu 18.04 LTS
Security, stabilization, and support in one lifecycle program.
MVShield focuses on the services teams need most when Linux environments must stay secure without major disruption.
Security & patching
- Continuous vulnerability monitoring
- Rapid CVE remediation
- Backported fixes without full upgrades
- SBOM tooling integration
Migration & stabilization
- Selective patch backporting
- Linux ELS beyond standard cycles
- Reduced upgrade frequency
- Migration paths from EOL platforms
Support & customization
- Custom OS environment support
- Tailored SLAs for critical issues
- Expert infrastructure assistance
- Additional development services
Open-source flexibility with commercial Linux confidence.
MVShield combines MontaVista’s Linux expertise with practical, cost-effective services for organizations that need stability, security, and predictable support.
Business value
- ELS add-on for CentOS, Rocky Linux, and AlmaLinux
- EOL support across multiple Linux variants
- No vendor lock-in
- Predictable annual pricing
Operational value
- Outsourced CVE patching and maintenance
- Secure-by-design approach
- Supply-chain transparency
- Long-term stability
Ready to extend your Linux lifecycle?
Whether you need CentOS Linux support, Rocky Linux support, AlmaLinux support, or broader Linux extended lifecycle support, MontaVista can assess your environment and plan the right path forward.
