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How to update or change the version of MySQL in Cpanel?

To update MySQL, run

from the command line.

To change the MySQL version, go to Main >> Software >> MySQL Upgrade in WHM.

Difference between the EasyApache interfaces in the browser and the command line.

The only difference is that the command line provides more flexible, powerful functionality.

For example, by running.

You can skip the configuration steps and build Apache immediately.

For a full list of command line arguments, run

How to update Apache in Cpanel Servers?

The EasyApache (Apache Update) feature is responsible for updating Apache (along with other applications and libraries).

We must update Apache manually. Apache will not update when you run /scripts/upcp.

Find and use EasyApache:

Whenever you run EasyApache, you are prompted to select the version of Apache you wish to use. If you choose a new version number, EasyApache will update Apache accordingly. It may be important to check back frequently as new Apache builds become available.
Reference: http://cpanel.net

Cpanel Update Server Software feature

The Update Server Software feature manages software dependencies (provided by the operating system) that cPanel requires.

Here’s where you can find and use this feature:

And from the command Line

Yum Package Manager

Yum is an automatic updater and package installer/remover for rpm systems. It automatically computes dependencies and figures out what things should occur to install packages. It makes it easier to maintain groups of machines without having to manually update each one using rpm. Yum has a plugin interface for adding simple features. Yum can also be used from other python programs via its module inteface.

Get Yum (3.4.1, or older versions)

Download yum-3.4.1.tar.gz