Upgrading a VPS (Virtual Private Server) can often mean two things: upgrading the software that is running on the server or upgrading the server itself (i.e., adding more resources to your VPS package). Here are steps for both:
1. Upgrading server software:
This is done through your server’s operating system. If you’re running a server using Linux:
a. Access the command line via SSH (Secure Shell). b. Update your list of available packages using the command “sudo apt-get update”. c. Update your installed packages with the command “sudo apt-get upgrade”.If your server is running Windows, you can upgrade software through Windows Update.
1. Upgrading your VPS package:
a. Log into your hosting provider’s control panel. b. Look for an option named something along the lines of ‘Upgrade my plan’, ‘Upgrade VPS’, ‘Change plan’, etc. c. Choose the new plan you wish to upgrade to. d. Follow any further prompts for payment or confirmation.Remember that upgrading your VPS plan often involves more costs, as you’ll be allotted more server resources. Also, keep in mind that you may need to schedule downtime for your server during an upgrade, depending on your hosting provider’s procedures. Always make sure to back up important data before proceeding with an upgrade.
