Managing Linux VM (Debian/Ubuntu)

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    Use a tool like PuTTY to connect (or native SSH if using Linux). DO NOT USE THE ONE FOUND AT PUTTY.ORG!!

    • sudo apt update
      • Fetches the list of available updates
    • sudo apt upgrade
      • Installs some updates; does not remove packages
    • sudo apt full-upgrade
      • Installs updates; may also remove some packages, if needed
    • sudo apt autoremove
      • Removes any old packages that are no longer needed
    • sudo reboot now
      • Reboot the machine immediately
    • sudo do-release-upgrade
      • Upgrade to the latest release
    • lsb_release -a
      • Get current version

    Updated on July 19, 2025

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