Updating Kernel version question

[toplisek]

I like to run Linux command and update Kernel like:
The system kernel is at version “2.6.32-642.6.1.el6.x86_64”
How to do in the correct way and CentoOS system?

Is it the correct way all the time?
yum -y update

 

[lorio]

If kernel packages are not excluded from yum, you can update via yum update. You should get offered kernel packages for updating.

If your system is e.g a virtual server you might not be able to update the relevant kernel from inside your CentOS 6 installation.

 

[cPanelMichael]

Hello,

Once you run "yum update" to update the kernel, remember to reboot the system to complete the kernel update. To reboot the server, run the following command:

reboot

Once the server is started again, you can check the kernel version with the following command:

uname -r

Thank you.

 

[toplisek]

Which application should be purchased and used to automatic update Kernel?

 

[cPanelMichael]

Which application should be purchased and used to automatic update Kernel?

Hello @toplisek,

Are you attempting to automatically update the kernel (at which point you will need to reboot the server), or are you referring to the ability to automatically install and run a newer kernel without rebooting the server?

Thanks!