FreeBSD upgrade

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cahimira

Hi,

I have a FreeBSD installation only with binary packages (no compiled ports) and I need a script for update my FreeBSD box every day. I research a little and I have this list:

1- Fetch security/important patches:

freebsd-update fetch

2- Fix the package registry database:

pkgdb -F

3- Install the most recently fetched updates or upgrade:

freebsd-update install

4- Update ports (usign only available binary packages):

portupgrade -PP -a

Questions:

a- Is the list complete and correct?
b- Exists a utility (script or GUI) for make this job more professional?
c- Is correct only use binary packages on a installation?
d- If I use "portupgrade" (step 5) , I need portsnap command as well ?
 
Just a tip. Don't do this automatically, each day. Sometimes ports need to be updated in a specific order. This is usually explained in /usr/ports/UPDATING.

Also, if you track any RELEASE versions doing a freebsd-update daily is too much. RELEASE versions don't change that often.
 
cahimira said:
SirDice, thanks for your tip, but the 4 steps are correct?
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Looks ok but steps 1 and 3 belong together. Step 2 isn't always needed and is related to step 4.
 
You can make things even simpler:

  1. Fetch and install security/important patches:
    # freebsd-update fetch install
  2. Update installed ports (using only available binary packages):
    # pkg_upgrade -a

Install /usr/ports/sysutils/bsdadminscripts. That includes the pkg_upgrade tool. Then delete your entire /usr/ports directory, as it's not needed for a binary-packages-only system.
 
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