Updating & Upgrading Linux Distributions: Essential Security Practices 5 - 9 min read
Applying security updates promptly after they are released is critically important for us Linux admins, as this practice helps protect against vulnerabilities that malicious actors could exploit. Failing to update could expose your Linux systems to cyberattacks, data breaches, and other severe security risks. In this article, I'll guide you through checking installed versions of packages and performing security updates on popular Linux distributions, including Ubuntu, Fedora, Debian, Arch Linux, and openSUSE, thus reducing potential risks that could threaten the security and availability of your systems and your critical data. This is precisely the type of resource I was seeking as a junior sysadmin, and I hope these instructions will help make your Linux administration journey simpler and safer when you need to upgrade Linux. Let’s get started! What Are the Implications of Continuing to Use a Linux Distro Beyond Its Supported Date? Using a Linux distro past its supported date le...
