How To Upgrade FreeBSD 6.2 to FreeBSD 6.3 ( Minor Update ) using freebsd-update utility

How To Upgrade FreeBSD 6.2 to FreeBSD 6.3 ( Minor Update ) using freebsd-update utility

To upgrade a FreeBSD 6.2 system to FreeBSD 6.3, you can use the freebsd-update utility to update the system to the latest available patches and security updates.

It is important to note that upgrading a system from one minor release to another (e.g., from FreeBSD 6.2 to FreeBSD 6.3) can be a risky process, and it is important to follow the instructions carefully to avoid causing any damage to your system. It is also a good idea to back up your important data before proceeding with the upgrade.

Here are the steps to upgrade a FreeBSD 6.2 system to FreeBSD 6.3 using the freebsd-update utility:

  1. Open a terminal window and log in to the system as the root user.

  2. Run the following command to update the package manager's list of available patches and security updates:

freebsd-update fetch
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  1. Run the following command to install the patches and security updates:
freebsd-update install
  1. Run the following command to check for any additional patches and security updates that may be required:
freebsd-update upgrade -r 6.3-RELEASE

This will check for any additional patches and security updates that may be required to upgrade the system to FreeBSD 6.3.

  1. If any additional patches or security updates are required, follow the prompts to install them.

  2. Once all the patches and security updates have been installed, you will need to reboot the system in order for the changes to take effect. To reboot the system, run the following command:

reboot

After the system has rebooted, you can verify that the system has been upgraded to FreeBSD 6.3 by running the uname -r command, which will display the current FreeBSD version.

For more information about upgrading a FreeBSD system using the freebsd-update utility, you can consult the documentation or visit the FreeBSD website.

Created Time:2017-10-29 22:08:33  Author:lautturi