cmangiarelli 5 Posted December 4, 2020 Share Posted December 4, 2020 Is it safe/supported to perform an (apt) update of the Ubuntu OS while using the Nakivo Virtual Appliance? I've previously performed standard updates of the Nakivo software using the "scp sh file > run update from console" process as documented. However, I couldn't find any documentation about keeping the OS patched. We recently had a security scan point out flaws that are resolved by updates available in the public Ubuntu patch channel(s). Please advise. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Official Moderator 26 Posted December 7, 2020 Share Posted December 7, 2020 Hello, @cmangiarelli, thank you for your question. Yes, you can perform an (apt) update of the Ubuntu OS to keep the system where the NAKIVO is installed updated. Please, do not update the OS version that is not supported by NAKIVO. Also, we recommend making a snapshot of the VM before update action to be able to revert back in case that update will be unsuccessful. Let us know if any other details are needed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cmangiarelli 5 Posted December 7, 2020 Author Share Posted December 7, 2020 Thanks. So please confirm what I am reading. Running "apt update' followed by "apt upgrade" is safe. Running "apt dist-upgrade", "apt full-upgrade, and/or "apt autoremove" is also safe? Running "do-release-upgrade" followed by associated apt commands is NOT safe. Sounds like you covered by 1st and 3rd points, but I'm still a little fuzzy about the second. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Official Moderator 26 Posted December 8, 2020 Share Posted December 8, 2020 Hello @cmangiarelli, Thank you for getting back to us! Actually, there is no need to use the "apt autoremove" in this case. We suggest you follow this instruction to perform the requested action:https://www.ubuntu18.com/how-to-upgrade-ubuntu-16-to18/ Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cmangiarelli 5 Posted December 9, 2020 Author Share Posted December 9, 2020 Cool, I thought you were telling me that Ubuntu 16 was required on the appliance and that while I could patch it, I couldn't upgrade the OS. I'll plan to go to 18 as soon as I can. Thanks. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Official Moderator 26 Posted December 9, 2020 Share Posted December 9, 2020 Thank you too. We are constantly working to improve our software solution and your forum posts help us to understand your needs better Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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