Package Update Recommendations (Mellanox , Lambdalabs)

post by divyam on Jan 8, 2025

Hi,

My Ubuntu server is configured to receive the package updates from the following repositories:

• deb http://linux.mellanox.com/public/repo/mlnx_ofed/latest-23.10/ubuntu22.04/$(ARCH) ./
• deb http://archive.lambdalabs.com/ubuntu jammy main

I am looking forward for any recommendations with respect to updating the packages from these repositories after running: sudo apt update, apt list --upgradable.

• Is there a way to differentiate the general packages and the security packages from these repositories? or just go with the default way to upgrade the packages with: sudo apt upgrade?
• Any other security recommendations for these packages with a balance of stability?

I don’t have a test server, so a bit cautious with updating and upgrading the packages on my server.

Thanks in Advance!

post by cody_b on Jan 10, 2025

sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade is recommended.

If you want to be extra cautious, back up your data before upgrading, but it’s rare that the above command causes problems.

post by divyam on Jan 16, 2025

Thank You, Yes I mostly go with the command you provided and following a monthly reboot cadence.