Help Center/ GaussDB/ User Guide/ Instance Modifications/ Updating the OS of a GaussDB Instance
Updated on 2025-12-11 GMT+08:00

Updating the OS of a GaussDB Instance

To enhance database performance and security, update the OS of your GaussDB instance in a timely manner.

Every time you upgrade the kernel version of your instance, GaussDB determines whether to update the OS and selects the right cold patch to upgrade it if necessary.

Updating the OS does not change the DB instance version or other information.

In addition, GaussDB installs hot patches as required to fix major OS vulnerabilities within the maintenance window you specified.