diff --git a/user/common-tasks/software-update-dom0.md b/user/common-tasks/software-update-dom0.md index 36a0be35..a33f6227 100644 --- a/user/common-tasks/software-update-dom0.md +++ b/user/common-tasks/software-update-dom0.md @@ -36,17 +36,7 @@ While we could, in theory, write a custom solution, it would only be effective i ## How to update dom0 -In the Qube Manager, simply select dom0 in the VM list, then click the **Update VM system** button (the blue, downward-pointing arrow). -In addition, updating dom0 has been made more convenient: You will be prompted on the desktop whenever new dom0 updates are available and given the choice to run the update with a single click. - -Alternatively, command-line tools are available for accomplishing various update-related tasks (some of which are not available via Qubes VM Manager). -In order to update dom0 from the command line, start a console in dom0 and then run one of the following commands: - -To check and install updates for dom0 software: - -``` -$ sudo qubes-dom0-update -``` +See [Updating Qubes OS](/doc/updating-qubes-os/). ## How to install a specific package diff --git a/user/common-tasks/software-update-domu.md b/user/common-tasks/software-update-domu.md index e01f742b..c7b1129b 100644 --- a/user/common-tasks/software-update-domu.md +++ b/user/common-tasks/software-update-domu.md @@ -34,14 +34,7 @@ To permanently install new software in a TemplateVM: ## Updating software in TemplateVMs -The recommended way to update your TemplateVMs is to use the **Qubes Update** tool. -By default, the icon for this tool will appear in your Notification Area when updates are available. -Simply click on it and follow the guided steps. -If you wish to open this tool directly, you can find it in the System Tools area of the Applications menu. - -You can also update TemplateVMs individually. -In the Qube Manager, select the desired TemplateVM, then click **Update qube**. -Advanced users can execute the standard update command for that operating system from the command line, e.g. `dnf update` in Fedora and `apt-get update` in Debian. +See [Updating Qubes OS](/doc/updating-qubes-os/). ## Testing repositories diff --git a/user/common-tasks/updating-qubes-os.md b/user/common-tasks/updating-qubes-os.md index c0e7274d..b0ad6d7c 100644 --- a/user/common-tasks/updating-qubes-os.md +++ b/user/common-tasks/updating-qubes-os.md @@ -12,6 +12,13 @@ Updating Qubes OS *This page is about updating your system while staying on the same [supported version of Qubes OS](/doc/supported-versions/#qubes-os). If you're instead looking to upgrade from your current version of Qubes OS to a newer version, see the [Upgrade Guides](/doc/upgrade/).* + + It is very important to keep your Qubes OS system up-to-date to ensure you have the latest [security](/security/) updates, as well as the latest non-security enhancements and bug fixes. Fully updating your Qubes OS system means updating: @@ -31,8 +38,10 @@ By default, the Qubes Update tool will appear as an icon in the Notification Are However, you can also start the tool manually by selecting it in the Applications Menu under "System Tools." Even if no updates have been detected, you can use this tool to check for updates manually at any time by selecting "Enable updates for qubes without known available updates," then selecting all desired items from the list and clicking "Next." -As an alterntaive to the Qubes Update tool, advanced users can update each of the three types of VMs manually. -Visit the pages linked above for details about updating each type. + The final step is to make sure that all of your VMs are running a supported operating system so that they're all receiving upstream security updates. For example, you might be using a [Fedora TemplateVM](/doc/templates/fedora/).