8. System Administration Tasks

This chapter covers some common system administration tasks related to running and maintaining a LOCKSS host.

Sections include how to meet the Linux Kernel Prerequisites and System Software Prerequisites, how to bring the operating system up to date, and more.

Chapter Table of Contents

• 8.1. Upgrading to Linux Kernel 5.4 or Later
• 8.2. Installing the ip_tables Loadable Kernel Module
• 8.3. Installing Curl
• 8.4. Installing Wget
• 8.5. Installing tar
• 8.6. Installing unzip
• 8.7. Operating System Updates
• 8.8. Resetting the System to a Blank State