Automating System Updates with Unattended-Upgrades on Ubuntu
Maintaining an up-to-date system is crucial for security and stability. On Debian and Ubuntu systems, the unattended-upgrades package simplifies this process by automating the installation of security updates and essential package upgrades. This guide provides a comprehensive overview of installing, configuring, and managing unattended-upgrades to ensure your system remains secure with minimal manual intervention. To automate the installation and configuration of Unattended-Upgrades on Ubuntu 24.04 you can create a shell script that performs the following tasks: - Install the Unattended-Upgrades Package : Ensure the package is installed. - Enable Automatic Updates : Configure the system to perform daily package list updates and unattended upgrades. - Configure Unattended-Upgrades : Modify settings to include regular package updates and set up email notifications. Here's a script that accomplishes these steps: #!/bin/bash # Update package lists and install unattended-upgrades sudo a