Question Should I upgrade from Ubuntu 18.0.4?

[carlsson]

Server operating system version

Ubuntu 18.0.4

Plesk version and microupdate number

Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS

I just realized that Ubuntu 18.0.4 is ELO. Didn't realize this when I moved my Plesk server to a new VPS a month ago. ‍♂️

Should I update Ubuntu to something newer? Will there be any problems with Plesk (Plesk v18.04.6 LTS)?

I still have access to my old VPS on Digital Ocean if that helps (everything is turned off though, just waiting for me to cancel the subscription).

 

[theunknownstuntman]

You should upgrade to Ubuntu 20.0x or better Ubuntu 22.0x (LTS).

Ubuntu 18.0x (LTS) is also end-of-life.

EOL Ubuntu | End of Life (EOL) | Lifecycle

Ubuntu product lifecycle information. Get end of life (EOL) and release dates for all releases of operating system Ubuntu

endoflife.software

Taking a server backup or downloading a server snapshot before doing so, is the minimum.

If that causes any problems, depends on your setup. In my case, it was not a difficult task.

 

[carlsson]

Thanks for the input!
Will there be any problems with my current installation of Plesk? Ie, do I need to update that as well, or will it handle that automatically?

 

[carlsson]

Server now updatead to Ubuntu 20, following the instructions here: https://support.plesk.com/hc/en-us/...upgrade-procedure-on-Linux-server-with-Plesk-

Next upgrade is to v22.

 

[carlsson]

Hmm, on the other hand. v20.0.4 seems stable and legit, is there any real reason to perform this upgrade now?