Question Questions Regarding PHP Updates and Firewall Installation in Plesk

[sy911]

Server operating system version

Ubuntu 22.04 x64

Plesk version and microupdate number

Version 18.0.56

Hello,

I have some questions:

1. I'm using Plesk and I was wondering if PHP updates automatically, or do users need to manually update it themselves?
   
   
2. When installing and updating Plesk, I noticed that the Plesk firewall is not installed by default and needs to be installed separately. Does this mean that it's not necessary to install a firewall?

Thank you for your response!

 

[Peter Debik]

Hi @sy911,

1) When you have automatic Plesk updates enabled in Tools & Settings, PHP updates (e.g. 8.2.11 -> 8.2.12) will be installed automatically. New PHP versions (e.g. PHP 8.3) need a manual installation through Plesk installer.

2) It only means that the Plesk Firewall is an extension, and extensions need to be installed separately. Is it necessary? In most cases and by the aspect of server security: yes. Technically: No.