Question

3

Is it safe to upgrade my web server from Ubuntu 11.04 to 11.10?

rated 0 times [ 3] [ 0] / answers: 1 / hits: 1199 / 2 Years ago, fri, july 1, 2022, 1:55:38

Currently, im planing to move my site to Mediatemple. When installing an OS in the server, the latest Ubuntu version they show is 11.04. So, is it safe If I update it to 11.10 with "do-release-upgrade"? The server is new and I have nothing to loose yet!

PS : I just found out why Mediatemple is not supporting Oneiric! Ubuntu 11.10 have a nasty bug where the upstart will take nearly 100% of your CPU! It effects some users who use virtual machines! It also doesn't reboot correctly!
I think I have to stick with Natty for now. I'll upgrade to 12.04 as soon as they release it!
Anyway, thanks for your answers!

Answers

Only authorized users can answer the question. Please sign in first, or register a free account.

mance

Add To Favorites

Follow

Total Points: 198

Total Questions: 105

Total Answers: 128

Location: South Georgia

Member since Mon, Aug 16, 2021

3 Years ago

answered 2 Years ago rcraftemur · Accepted Answer

It is more than safe but not really recommended.

Ubuntu 11.10 support will end in April 2013, this means that you will be then forced to upgrade again to some other version.

I think the best advice here will be wait for 12.04, then wait a couple of days more after the release, upgrade.

This way you guarantee that you will be running a version with support for 5 years after the release date. That is the most important fact you need to focus on when talking about servers.