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Linux System Upgrade and Patch Management

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Learn how to manage and upgrade a Linux system, including the upgrades and patches that ensure systems remain secure, efficient, and up-to-date.

Syllabus

Introduction
  • Learn Linux system upgrade and patching
  • The importance of system upgrades and patching
  • Overview of the Linux ecosystem and distributions
  • Understanding release cycles and support timelines
1. Basics of Linux Package Management
  • Introduction to package management tools
  • Basics of software repositories
  • Software repositories configuration
2. Patch Management Basics
  • Differences between patches, updates, and upgrades
  • Identifying and prioritizing patches
  • Strategies for monitoring and staying informed
3. Upgrade Planning and Considerations
  • Preparing for a system upgrade
  • Backup strategy
  • Rollback strategy
4. Performing Upgrades
  • Installing, removing, or upgrading software packages
  • Upgrading the entire Linux distribution
  • Automating upgrades and patches
  • Documentation and change management practices
Conclusion
  • Continue your Linux systems journey

Taught by

Imran Afzal

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