Finally got around to updating the main server.

Included in the updates is a new kernel release for this machine. In days of yore I would have simply run the updater, did a “lilo -v” to update the boot code and rebooted.

Today I’ve settled for restarting all major services to make sure they are using the latest shared libraries and all of that.

But, as my server is colo’d in Santa Clara I’m hesitant to just reboot it. What if it doesn’t come up? Hmmm, I’d rather not find out.

So I’ll do the old “shutdown -r now” routine later this week once I’m familiar with the NOC tech support procedures at the hosting place. I really don’t need the headaches of extended downtime right now.

Like I said… chicken.