Installing and Configuring Unattended Upgrades on Raspberry Pi

Introduction:
Unattended Upgrades is a package that automates the process of installing security updates on your Raspberry Pi. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the steps to install and configure Unattended Upgrades, ensuring your Raspberry Pi stays up-to-date with the latest patches automatically.

Step 1: Install Unattended Upgrades

To install Unattended Upgrades on your Raspberry Pi, update the package list and install it with the following commands:

sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install unattended-upgrades -y

Step 2: Test Unattended Upgrades (Dry Run)

Before enabling Unattended Upgrades, it’s a good idea to test it with a dry run to see what updates would be applied. Use the following command:

sudo unattended-upgrade -d -v --dry-run

This will show you the pending updates without actually installing them.

Step 3: Enable Unattended Upgrades

To enable Unattended Upgrades, use the following command to reconfigure the package with priority set to low:

sudo dpkg-reconfigure --priority=low unattended-upgrades

Follow the prompts to enable automatic updates.

Step 4: Information

With Unattended Upgrades enabled, your Raspberry Pi will now automatically download and install security updates, keeping your system protected with the latest patches.

Conclusion:
By following these steps, you have successfully installed and configured Unattended Upgrades on your Raspberry Pi. This means your Raspberry Pi will now automatically update itself with security patches, ensuring that it remains secure and up-to-date without manual intervention.

Enjoy the peace of mind knowing that your Raspberry Pi is being kept secure and up-to-date automatically! Happy computing!