Installing and Updating Software
Use package managers to install new applications, keep existing software up-to-date, and perform system upgrades safely.
Software Management Essentials
Package managers are vital for managing software on Linux servers. They help you install, update, and remove applications easily and efficiently.
In this lesson, you'll learn how to use common package manager commands to keep your server's software up-to-date and secure.
APT: Updating Package Lists
Before installing or upgrading software on Debian-based systems (like Ubuntu), it's crucial to update your package lists. This tells your system about the latest available packages and their versions.
Use sudo apt update to refresh these lists from the repositories.
sudo apt updateAll lessons in this course
- APT and YUM Package Managers
- Installing and Updating Software
- Managing Software Repositories
- Building from Source and Using Snap/Flatpak