How to Update Your Operating System

Keeping your operating system updated is essential for security and stability. This article covers updates for common Linux distributions and Windows.

Ubuntu/Debian

sudo apt update
sudo apt upgrade -y

To perform a full distribution upgrade:

sudo apt full-upgrade -y

CentOS/RHEL

sudo yum update -y

For systems using dnf:

sudo dnf update -y

Windows Server

  1. Open Settings and go to Windows Update.
  2. Click Check for updates.
  3. Install any available updates and reboot if required.

Best Practices

  • Back up your server before major updates.
  • Schedule updates during maintenance windows.
  • Reboot when prompted to complete kernel or system updates.

Need Help?

If an update causes issues, contact us through the Circle City Servers Support Portal.

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