The specifics of updating your VPS server’s operating system will depend on which OS it’s running. Here are the steps for both Ubuntu and CentOS, the two most commonly used Linux distributions.
For Ubuntu/Debian:
1. Log into your VPS via SSH.
2. Run the command `sudo apt-get update` to update the package lists for upgrades.
3. Run the command `sudo apt-get upgrade` to install the newest versions of all packages currently installed on the server.
4. Run `sudo apt-get dist-upgrade` to handle changing dependencies with new versions of packages.
5. Lastly, you might need to clean up with `sudo apt-get autoremove` command to remove now redundant packages.
6. Reboot your VPS to ensure all updates have been applied.
Remember, before running these commands, it would be a good idea to back up all important data.
For CentOS/RHEL:
1. Log into your VPS via SSH.
2. Run the command `sudo yum update` to fetch new versions of packages.
3. Run `sudo yum upgrade` to perform all the updates.
4. Once completed, reboot your VPS.
Windows servers:
It depends on how your VPS is configured. Generally, you can update through the Windows Update tool, which is likely accessible through the server’s control panel. However, we recommend reaching out to your hosting provider or checking their documentation for the most accurate directions.
