How to Upgrade to Ubuntu Server 9.04

The new Ubuntu 9.04 Jaunty Jackalope linux server upgrade was recently released, as an upgrade from Ubuntu 8.10 server installation. The new Jaunty Jackalope Server version uses GNOME 2.26.1 and supports the Ext4 file system. Jaunty jackalope 9.04 also offers a substantial increase in boot-up and operational speed. This tutorial will show you how to upgrade your Ubuntu 8.10 server installation to Ubuntu 9.04.

Why Upgrade to Ubuntu 9.04 Jaunty Jackalope

• Ubuntu 9.04 supports the Ext4 file system, which is still in development. In addition to this, Ubuntu 9.04 uses GNOME 2.26.1, which is an upgraded interface.
• Another reason to upgrade is the substantial increase in speed. The boot speed for Ubuntu 9.04 is essentially twice as fast as its predecessor.
• Applications such as web browsers and office programs can also start up much faster on Ubuntu 9.04.
• The new Ubuntu distribution also offers Nautilus encryption, which allows users to right-click on any file and select "Encrypt" or "Sign".
• Other improvements and new features on Ubuntu 9.04 includes better graphical support, a new graphical user interface that provides notification, system messages, and a better menu layout, and better wireless support.

How to Upgrade to Ubuntu 9.04 Jaunty Jackalope

1. Make sure you are logged onto a root account. To do this, you will have to click the Applications button located at the top of the screen.
2. Click Accessories and then Terminal in the dropdown menu that appears. Once the terminal is open, enter the following command to log onto a root account:

sudo su

Once you are logged onto a root account, enter the following command into the terminal:

apt-get update

3. Now you need to install a package update. Enter the following command to accomplish this:

apt-get install update-manager-core

4. Now that you have installed the package updates, you will need to open the file. This can be done by entering the following command:

vi /etc/update-manager/release-upgrades

5. After opening the file, you need to make sure the line "Prompt=normal" is encoded. Once you are sure this line exists, enter the following command to start the distribution upgrade:

do-release-upgrade

After doing this, the upgrade process will begin. The computer will start by checking for a new Ubuntu release. The new release will then be downloaded and the file "jaunty.tar.gz" will be extracted. After that, your cache will be read. When the computer asks you whether you want to continue running under SSH, hit Y.

6. After the upgrade, you will need to remove obsolete packages. Hit Y to delete the old distribution packages.

7. Reboot your server to complete the installation of Ubuntu Server 9.04.

TIPS

Other benefits offered by Ubuntu 9.04 include Nautilus encryption, which allows users to right-click on any file and select "Encrypt" or "Sign". Other improvements and new features include better graphical support, a new graphical user interface that provides notification, system messages, and a better menu layout, and better wireless support.