How do I update operating system packages on edoc platform?

Summary

In this article you will learn how to update the operating system packages on your Ubuntu system (edoc platform).

Important requirements

You need SSH access to the server via a user who is authorized to use the sudo command or is in the sudo group.

In addition, you should have a basic knowledge of Linux and be able to assess the effects and background of sudo commands.

Solution

After you have logged on to the edoc platform server, do the following:

• Update package lists.

• Update installed packages.

• Remove old packages that are no longer required.

Here's how

1. Update the package lists with the following command:

   Bash

   sudo apt update
   

2. Update the packages with the following command:

   Bash

   sudo apt dist-upgrade -y
   

   You may receive messages that configuration files have been modified. You can normally retain the modified file.

3. Remove the packages that are no longer required with the following command:

   Bash

   sudo apt autoremove -y
   

4. Use the following command to check whether a restart of the server is required if no restart is displayed:

   Bash

   sudo cat /var/run/reboot-required
   

If a reboot is required, execute the reboot with the command sudo reboot.