1. Connect to Your Server
Start by establishing a secure connection to your server:
Replace username with your actual username and your_server_ip with the IP address of your server.
2. Update Package Lists
Refresh your local package index before upgrading:
3. Upgrade Installed Packages
Upgrade the installed packages to their latest available versions:
If there are packages that can be updated with a full upgrade (which may include kernel updates), use:
4. Clean Up Unnecessary Packages
Remove any unnecessary packages and dependencies:
5. Check for Ghost Updates
Switch to the user that manages the Ghost instance (often ghost-mgr) and navigate to the Ghost installation directory (often /var/www/ghost), then check for Ghost updates:
6. Reboot if Necessary
If the kernel or other critical system components were updated, reboot the server to apply these changes:
7. Verify the Kernel Version
Once your system comes back up, you can verify that the new kernel is running:
8. Maintenance Frequency
Weekly: Check for updates to the system and Ghost CMS.
Before Any Major Changes: Always create a backup or snapshot, especially before system upgrades or configuration changes.
After Security Notices: Apply security patches for Ubuntu or Ghost CMS immediately upon release.
Monthly: Conduct a thorough review and cleanup of unnecessary files or packages and check the server's health.
Remember, regular maintenance ensures the security and efficiency of your server and Ghost CMS.
