How to Update & Upgrade VPS/Linux Server?

Today, businesses and individual users prefer servers to provide a secure and stable working environment. There are several important reasons for keeping the server up to date:

  1. An outdated system can be more vulnerable to attacks. Applying updates can help close security gaps and prevent data breaches and malware from harming the server.
  2. Technology is continuously evolving. Lack of updates can lead to performance issues within the system. Keeping the server updated can provide advantages for improved performance.
  3. Old or unupdated software can cause system crashes or data loss. It may be necessary to perform updates to ensure that the software running on the server operates compatibly and to minimize data loss.

Linux is an open-source operating system with many distributions available. Each distribution serves different purposes. Below, you can find the Linux operating systems available at our FastPanda company and how to update them.

  • Rocky Linux 9.0 – 8.4

Rocky Linux is an enterprise-level distribution based on Red Hat. It provides stability and security.

Update & Upgrade Commands:

sudo dnf update -y

sudo dnf upgrade -y

  • CentOS Stream 9 – 8

CentOS Stream is a powerful distribution designed for enterprise use, offering commercial support. It was developed following the end of the traditional CentOS version.

Update & Upgrade Commands:

sudo dnf update -y

sudo dnf upgrade -y

  • Ubuntu 22.04 – 20.04 – 18.04

Ubuntu is one of the most popular Linux distributions, widely used in both desktop and server environments.

Update & Upgrade Commands:

sudo apt update

sudo apt upgrade -y

  •  Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) AlmaLinux 9 – 8

Red Hat Enterprise Linux is an enterprise-level distribution known for providing high security, stability, and long-term support.

Update & Upgrade Commands:

sudo dnf update -y

sudo dnf upgrade -y

  • Debian 12 – 11 – 10

Debian is a very stable and secure distribution, preferred for server environments. It offers a large software repository and long-term support.

Update & Upgrade Commands:

sudo apt update

sudo apt upgrade -y

  • Alpine Linux

Alpine Linux is a lightweight, secure, and fast distribution. It is commonly used in container environments and is known for its low resource consumption due to its small size.

Update & Upgrade Commands:

sudo apk update

sudo apk upgrade

  • Fedora

Fedora is an excellent choice for users who want to stay up-to-date with the latest technologies.

Update & Upgrade Commands:

sudo dnf update -y

sudo dnf upgrade

  • openSUSE

openSUSE is known for its powerful configuration tool, YaST. Available in both desktop and server versions, openSUSE offers strong software management and stability.

Update & Upgrade Commands:

sudo zypper update

sudo zypper upgrade