How Often Should Linux Servers Be Rebooted?

How Often Should Linux Servers Be Rebooted?
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Linux servers never need to be rebooted unless you absolutely need to change the running kernel version. Most problems can be solved by changing a configuration file and restarting a service with an init script.

How often should server be rebooted?

We recommend doing a reboot at least once per month. The Dedicated Hosting Servers are just computers, you would not leave your computer on for months straight without a single reboot, so the same rules apply for servers.

How many times has my Linux server rebooted?

How to View Linux System Reboot Date and Time

  1. Last command. Use the ‘last reboot’ command, which will display all the previous reboot date and time for the system. …
  2. Who command. Use the ‘who -b’ command which displays the last system reboot date and time. …
  3. Use the perl code snippet.

7 окт. 2011 г.

James H. Sterling
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James H. Sterling

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.