Upgrading PVE from the command line

At the login: prompt, type root and press  Enter; when the password prompt appears, enter the root user's password that you defined during the installation.

To optimize performance, maximize uptime, and keep the system secure, it's imperative that software patches are applied to Proxmox VE.

Assuming you're getting acquainted with Promox VE before committing to a support subscription, a change must be made to the software repositories.

To update and upgrade PVE when it's not attached to a support subscription, the following steps are necessary:

  1. Disable the enterprise repository.
  2. Add a new repository called no-subscription.
  3. Use apt to update the list of available packages.
  4. Use apt to upgrade installed packages if upgrades ...

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