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Running updates is very important for any virtual server. When you complete the updates for your virtual server, you’re patching any known security vulnerabilities released and helps in securing open doors to unwanted guests.<\/p>\n

Below is a list of commands that you can execute from your Virtual Private Server to update the Operating System’s (OS) latest version. Access the server via SSH to perform the Operating System (OS) updates.<\/p>\n

CentOS<\/strong>
\n# yum update<\/p>\n

Debian<\/strong>
\n# aptitude update
\n# aptitude dist-upgrade<\/p>\n

Ubuntu<\/strong>
\n# sudo apt-get upgrade<\/p>\n

Fedora<\/strong>
\n# yum update<\/p>\n

OpenSUSE<\/strong>
\n# zypper refresh
\n# zypper update<\/p>\n

These Operating System updates should be performed atleast every month OR the time if any new patch is released.<\/p>\n

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