To update a CentOS Linux system, you can use the yum
package manager to update the system software and packages.
Here are the steps to update a CentOS Linux system using yum
:
Open a terminal window and log in to the system as the root user.
Run the following command to update the system software and packages:
yum update
This command will update all of the software and packages on the system to the latest available versions.
reboot
This will restart the system and apply the updates that were installed.
It is a good idea to periodically update your CentOS Linux system to ensure that you are running the latest versions of the system software and packages. Updating the system can also help fix any security vulnerabilities or bugs that may have been discovered in the software.
For more information about using yum
to update a CentOS Linux system, you can consult the documentation for your specific version of CentOS or visit the CentOS website.