If you're running Ubuntu 24.04 and want to take advantage of the latest features, performance enhancements, and security updates, now is the perfect time to upgrade Ubuntu 24 to 25. The new Ubuntu 25.04 release, code-named "Orca," brings updated packages, refined desktop environments, and improved hardware compatibility—making it an exciting choice for developers and regular users alike.
To ensure a smooth upgrade process, I recommend following the step-by-step guide available on Vultr’s official documentation: How to Upgrade from Ubuntu 24.04 to 25.04. This guide walks you through everything from preparing your system and backing up important data to running the necessary terminal commands. It also covers common troubleshooting tips that can save you a lot of time and stress.
Before beginning, make sure all your current packages are up to date using sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade, and don’t forget to run a full backup. The upgrade command, typically sudo do-release-upgrade, is supported once the new release is officially available for standard upgrades.
What sets this guide apart is its clarity and beginner-friendly language, making it suitable even for those upgrading Ubuntu for the first time. I followed it without a hitch and was impressed by how smooth the transition was.
So if you're ready to embrace Ubuntu 25.04’s improvements, don’t wait—upgrade your system with confidence using Vultr’s guide. It’s reliable, well-structured, and ensures your upgrade process is safe and successful.