< Previous | Contents | Next >
Updating Packages From A Repository
The most common package management task is keeping the system up-to-date with the latest versions of packages. The high-level tools can perform this vital task in one single step.
Table 14-7: Package Update Commands
Style Command(s)
Style Command(s)
Debian apt-get update; apt-get upgrade
Red Hat yum update
Example: To apply any available updates to the installed packages on a Debian-style sys- tem:
apt-get update; apt-get upgrade
apt-get update; apt-get upgrade