How to Update Server Packages in Linux

For Ubuntu/Debian based systems:

  • Step 1. Log in to your Ubuntu/Debian based server.

  • Step 2. Enter the following command.
sudo apt-get update && apt-get dist-upgrade

  • Step 3. Authenticate the command with your password if prompted.

  • Step 4. Confirm the updates by pressing Y if prompted.

For CentOS/RHEL based systems:

  • Step 1. Log in to your CentOS/RHEL based server.

  • Step 2. Enter the following command.
sudo nano yum update

  • Step 3. Authenticate the command with your password if prompted.

  • Step 4. Confirm the updates by pressing Y if prompted.
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