Managing software

This section explains how software is managed on Ubuntu Server and outlines recommended best practices.

Package sources

• Third party repository usage gives some best practices and guidance if you need to use Third Party software

Configuration

There are many different ways to configure the software on your machine.

• Changing package files

• Configuration managers

Updates

• About apt upgrade and phased updates explains phased updates and why you may see related messages.

• Advance testing of updates in best practice server deployments helps you to avoid updates being rolled out on your production systems without them being tested first.

See also

• How-to: Managing software