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We provide regular package updates on all repositories. You can
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install those update using the GUI, or you can directly run the CLI
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command apt-get:
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apt-get update
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apt-get dist-upgrade
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The apt package management system is extremely flexible and
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provides countless of feature - see man apt-get or &#91;Hertzog13&#93; for
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additional information.
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You should do such updates at regular intervals, or when we release
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versions with security related fixes. Major system upgrades are
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announced at the Proxmox VE Community Forum. Those announcement also contain detailed
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upgrade instructions.
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We recommend to run regular upgrades, because it is important to
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get the latest security updates.
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Revision as of 10:39, 22 October 2016

Proxmox provides updates on a regular basis for all repositories. To install updates use the web-based GUI or the following CLI commands:

# apt-get update
# apt-get dist-upgrade
Note The APT package management system is very flexible and provides many features, see man apt-get, or [Hertzog13] for additional information.
Tip Regular updates are essential to get the latest patches and security related fixes. Major system upgrades are announced in the Proxmox VE Community Forum.