Upgrading an operating system can be a complex process, and it is important to ensure that we have a backup/snapshot before proceeding in case of any unexpected issues.

Next, to upgrade from Ubuntu 20.04 to 22.04, you will need to follow these steps:

Backup your data: Before upgrading, it's essential to make a backup of your data. Best way to create snapshot from the cloud provider console or take application data backup to any external drive.

Prepare for the upgrade: Make sure your system is up-to-date by running the following commands in the terminal:

Below commands will update the system to latest packages. Note: Please choose all default values.

Next, please make sure we reboot the system before starting the upgrade command:

Next, Below command will upgrade to Ubuntu 22.04 (latest stable version).

The upgrade process will download and install the necessary packages and will ask you to confirm several steps along the way. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the upgrade process.

Next, please make sure you reboot the system. After the upgrade process is complete, you will need to reboot your system.

To  check the version of Ubuntu you are currently running by using the following command in a terminal:

Verify all existing data & applications services are running correctly. If all good please delete the backup file or snapshots.

For Reference: Ubuntu stable release EOL.

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In this blog, I will explain how to upgrade your existing/new Ubuntu from 20.xx to 22.04/latest stable version without losing data.

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