How to upgrade OpenSUSE 15.2 to 15.3 using the CLI

Upgrading OpenSUSE 15.2 to 15.3 using the command line interface (CLI) involves several steps:

  1. Make sure your system is up-to-date by running:
sudo zypper refresh && sudo zypper update
  1. Backup your important data and configuration files, it’s always a good idea to have a backup before upgrading.
  2. Add the OpenSUSE 15.3 repository to your system by running:
sudo zypper addrepo -f http://download.opensuse.org/distribution/leap/15.3/repo/oss/ repository_name
  1. Refresh your package lists by running:
sudo zypper refresh
  1. Upgrade your system by running:
sudo zypper dist-upgrade --from repository_name
  1. After the upgrade is complete, reboot your system by running:
sudo reboot

The upgrade process may take some time depending on the number of packages and the speed of your internet connection.

Please note that this is just a basic setup, in order to use it in production environment you should consider security and performance configurations. It’s always a good idea to check the OpenSUSE website for the latest version and upgrade instructions.

It’s also recommended to read the release notes before upgrading to understand the changes and potential issues of the new version.

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