For many of our customers it is time to upgrade their servers operating system. Debian 10 and CentOS 7 have recently hit EOL and Ubuntu 20.04 LTS will soon follow. And support for new releases with such as Debian 12, Ubuntu 24.04, CentOS Stream 9 is now available.
What is EOL?
End of Life (EOL) refers to the point when a specific version of a Linux distribution is no longer supported by its developers. This means that the version will no longer receive updates, including critical security patches, bug fixes, and new features.
Why Do I Need to Upgrade Regularly?
Linux distrobutions can only support a release for so long until they need to focus their attention tto newer releases. It is the same with any software, Media Control Panel can only support old versions of our software for so long. Most Linux distributions have a defined support period. Once a version reaches its EOL, it no longer receives updates, making it crucial to upgrade to a supported version to continue receiving updates.
Why Do I Need to Upgrade?
Here are some major reasons to move to a newer operating system:
- Security Risks: Attackers target computer systems through vulnerabilities in outdated operating systems and applications. These vulnerabilities can leave computer systems open to a wide range of attacks, including malware infections, data theft, and other malicious activities.
- Compatibility Issues: One of the biggest performance risks of using an outdated operating system is that it may not be compatible with new software and hardware. As technology advances and software updates are released, older operating systems are forgotten and may suddenly stop working leaving you stranded.
- Performance: Outdated operating systems can see poorer performance as applications are optimized for newer systems, and backwards compatibility may need to be added.
MediaCP supports a variety of the latest operating systems, including CentOS 9, AlmaLinux 9, Debian 12, and Ubuntu 24.04.
How to Upgrade to a Newer Operating System?
We have written up dedicated guides for customers facing EOL or looking to move to the latest operating system release. Depending on the operating system, it may be possible to upgrade your existing server. However, our recommendation in most cases is to migrate to a new server running a fresh installation for the best experience.
