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rpm-ostree: Prepare a new ostree deployment with upgraded packages and reboot into it.
$ rpm-ostree upgrade --reboot
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The command "rpm-ostree upgrade --reboot" is used in certain Linux distributions, such as Fedora Silverblue and CentOS Atomic Host, to upgrade the operating system and automatically reboot the system if necessary.

Here's an explanation of each part of the command:

  • "rpm-ostree": This is the package manager used in these Linux distributions. It manages the installation, removal, and upgrading of software packages in an atomic and reproducible manner.

  • "upgrade": This is the sub-command of rpm-ostree used to upgrade the operating system. It fetches and applies the latest updates and new versions of packages.

  • "--reboot": This option tells rpm-ostree to automatically reboot the system after the upgrade process is completed, if a reboot is necessary for the changes to take effect. It ensures that all services and applications are running with the latest updates.

Overall, the command "rpm-ostree upgrade --reboot" is used to upgrade the operating system and automatically reboot the system if required to apply the updates effectively.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.
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