This notice contains information for the group of server updates (or dist) occurring May 21, 2012 through May 23, 2012 in all datacenters. Until that time, all of the information included in this document is subject to change.
This document provides information about the dist for the Linux VPS with cPanel (cPanel VPS), Linux MPS with cPanel (cPanel MPS), Linux VPS Core, and Linux MPS Core products only.
The following updates affect popular or important services and programs:
The purpose of this section is to provide a reminder of available significant software updates to those that are not currently using the auto-update feature within cPanel. We strongly recommend keeping auto-updates enabled so these updates are completed automatically for you. However, if auto-updates are NOT enabled then these reminders will help you to know what updates are available so that you can manually apply the update. This section will notify you of the bigger updates available. Not every update that is available will be displayed. Some updates may require additional attention or action to take advantage of the full benefits of the update. Any possible actions are listed at the end of the individual update information.
CentOS version 5.8 is now available. The upgrade can be performed manually using the WHM interface.
The following updates will be made to the Linux VPS/MPS Core and Linux VPS/MPS cPanel platforms.
The following services will be restarted by Verio as part of the update:
The following cPanel VPS/MPS updates do not require action by customers to take advantage of the full benefits of the update. Some services may be restarted as part of the update.
The cPanel install image will be upgraded to CentOS version 5.8 for new accounts. Existing accounts will also be automatically upgraded if the auto-update setting is enabled (default). If you have changed the default auto-update setting, you may need to run the upgrade manually within the WHM interface.
The Linux Core install image will be upgraded to CentOS version 5.8 for new accounts. Existing accounts using the “Automatic” Package Update option will receive the upgrade automatically. Existing accounts NOT using the automatic update option can manually upgrade using yum.
To manually upgrade to CentOS 5.8, connect to your server via SSH as root and run the following command:
# yum update
Note: This notification reflects the best knowledge of code and feature updates for this release. Changes can be made to the information herein; these changes will be distributed in new notifications. AlpineWeb might make improvements and/or changes in the product(s) and/or the program(s) described in this publication at any time.
