From this article you will learn the simple steps to update the kernel in Debian or Ubuntu.

To update the kernel in Debian or Ubuntu is very simple.

1. Update the kernel

• Type: apt-get update && apt-get upgrade linux-image linux-headers (note, you need to be root to do that, otherwise use sudo)
• Answer yes to all the questions
• Reboot the VPS

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2. Full system update

• Type: apt-get update && apt-get upgrade (note, you need to be root to do that, otherwise use sudo)
• Answer yes to all the questions
• Reboot the VPS