Ubuntu Maintenance Checklist

A short checklist for routine Ubuntu server care.

Package updates

• Refresh package metadata.
• Review upgrade candidates.
• Apply security updates during a quiet maintenance window.
• Reboot only when required by kernel or library updates.

Service review

• Check failed units with systemctl --failed.
• Read recent logs for critical services.
• Confirm disk space before large updates.
• Keep notes about manual configuration changes.