====== Auto updates ======
Here's how to setup your debian to update automatically

This page describes how to set up automatic security updates with ''unattended-upgrades'' and email notifications via ''msmtp'' on Debian Linux systems. [std](https://std.rocks/gnulinux_debian_auto_update.html)

===== 1. Install unattended-upgrades and msmtp =====

<code bash>
apt update
apt install -y unattended-upgrades msmtp msmtp-mta mailutils
dpkg-reconfigure -plow unattended-upgrades
</code>

Notes: [freundschafter](https://freundschafter.com/how-to-set-up-msmtp-on-debian-to-use-a-mailhoster-with-smtp/)

  * ''msmtp-mta'' provides ''/usr/sbin/sendmail'' so system mail (cron, unattended-upgrades, etc.) goes through msmtp.
  * ''mailutils'' provides the ''mail'' CLI for quick tests.

Check that ''sendmail'' points to msmtp:

<code bash>
readlink -f /usr/sbin/sendmail
# should be /usr/bin/msmtp or a msmtp-mta symlink
</code>

===== 2. Configure msmtp =====

Create ''/etc/msmtprc'':

<code bash>
cat >/etc/msmtprc <<'EOF'
# Global msmtp config

defaults
auth           on
tls            on
tls_trust_file /etc/ssl/certs/ca-certificates.crt
logfile        /var/log/msmtp.log

account        default
host           smtp.yourdomain.tld
port           587
from           unattended@yourdomain.tld
user           user@yourdomain.tld
password       CHANGE_ME
EOF

chmod 600 /etc/msmtprc
touch /var/log/msmtp.log
chmod 640 /var/log/msmtp.log
</code>

Adjust: ''host'', ''port'', ''from'', ''user'', and ''password'' for your SMTP provider. [gist.github](https://gist.github.com/movd/7a9e3db63d076f85d16c7dcde62fe401)

For providers using SMTPS (465/SSL) instead of STARTTLS on 587, change:

  * ''port 465''
  * keep ''tls on''
  * add ''tls_starttls off''

==== Optional: aliases for local users ====

Create ''/etc/msmtp-aliases'':

<code bash>
cat >/etc/msmtp-aliases <<'EOF'
root:    user@yourdomain.tld
default: user@yourdomain.tld
EOF

chmod 600 /etc/msmtp-aliases
</code>

Add the aliases line inside ''/etc/msmtprc'' (in the ''account default'' block): [freundschafter](https://freundschafter.com/how-to-set-up-msmtp-on-debian-to-use-a-mailhoster-with-smtp/)

<code>
aliases /etc/msmtp-aliases
</code>

==== (optional) Make the mail(1) command use msmtp ====

Create ''/etc/mail.rc'':

<code bash>
cat >/etc/mail.rc <<'EOF'
set sendmail="/usr/bin/msmtp -t"
set from=unattended@fortier.it
EOF
</code>

===== 3. Test msmtp and CLI mail =====

==== Direct msmtp test ====

<code bash>
echo "Hello from $(hostname)" | msmtp -d user@yourdomain.tld
</code>

If there is a problem, inspect:

<code bash>
tail -n 50 /var/log/msmtp.log
</code>

for SMTP / TLS / auth errors. [manpages.debian](https://manpages.debian.org/testing/msmtp/msmtp.1.en.html)

==== Test via mail(1) (what unattended-upgrades uses) ====

<code bash>
echo "Test via mail from $(hostname)" | mail -s "msmtp mail test $(hostname)" arnaud@fortier.it
</code>

If this arrives, the system-wide mail path is working.

===== 4. Configure unattended-upgrades mail and origins =====

Edit ''/etc/apt/apt.conf.d/50unattended-upgrades'' and make sure the following lines are present and not commented: [techlabs](https://techlabs.blog/categories/debian-linux/automatically-install-updates-using-unattended-upgrades-on-debian-11)

<code>
Unattended-Upgrade::Mail "user@yourdomain.tld";
Unattended-Upgrade::MailReport "always";
</code>

Typical ''Origins-Pattern'' for Debian 13 (adjust for Raspbian or other origins):

<code>
Unattended-Upgrade::Origins-Pattern {
        "origin=Debian,codename=${distro_codename},label=Debian";
        "origin=Debian,codename=${distro_codename}-security,label=Debian-Security";
        "origin=Debian,codename=${distro_codename}-updates,label=Debian";
};
</code>

===== 5. Enable and check apt systemd timers =====

Enable the standard apt timers: [exampleconfig](https://exampleconfig.com/default/apt/etc-systemd-apt-daily-upgrade-timer)

<code bash>
systemctl enable --now apt-daily.timer apt-daily-upgrade.timer
</code>

List timers:

<code bash>
systemctl list-timers 'apt-daily*'
</code>

You should see:

  * ''apt-daily.timer''
  * ''apt-daily-upgrade.timer''

with ''NEXT'' showing future times.

===== 6. Live tests for unattended-upgrades =====

==== A. Manual debug run (immediate mail) ====

<code bash>
unattended-upgrades --dry-run --debug
</code>

At the end you should see lines similar to: [prezu](https://prezu.ca/post/unattended-upgrades-debian/)

  * ''Sending mail to ...''
  * ''mail returned: 0''

A notification email should arrive even if there are:

  * ''No packages found that can be upgraded unattended and no pending auto-removals''

==== B. Simulate a real timer run ====

Trigger the same service that the timer calls:

<code bash>
systemctl start apt-daily-upgrade.service
journalctl -u apt-daily-upgrade.service -n 50
</code>

Then check the unattended-upgrades log:

<code bash>
tail -n 50 /var/log/unattended-upgrades/unattended-upgrades.log
</code>

You should see either:

  * ''Packages that will be upgraded: ... All upgrades installed''
  * or
  * ''No packages found that can be upgraded unattended and no pending auto-removals''

In both cases a mail report should have been sent. [std](https://std.rocks/gnulinux_debian_auto_update.html)

If something fails:

  * Mail errors:  
    <code bash>
    tail -n 50 /var/log/msmtp.log
    </code>
  * Apt / unattended-upgrades errors:  
    <code bash>
    journalctl -u apt-daily-upgrade.service -n 50
    </code>

===== 7. Minimal checklist =====

  - Install:
    - ''apt install unattended-upgrades msmtp msmtp-mta mailutils''
  - Configure ''/etc/msmtprc'' (and optional ''/etc/msmtp-aliases'', ''/etc/mail.rc''); test with:
    - ''echo test | msmtp -d you@example.com''
    - ''echo test | mail -s "test" you@example.com''
  - Set in ''/etc/apt/apt.conf.d/50unattended-upgrades'':
    - ''Unattended-Upgrade::Mail "you@example.com";''
    - ''Unattended-Upgrade::MailReport "always";''
  - Enable timers:
    - ''systemctl enable --now apt-daily.timer apt-daily-upgrade.timer''
  - Test unattended-upgrades:
    - ''unattended-upgrades --dry-run --debug''
    - ''systemctl start apt-daily-upgrade.service''

 [techlabs](https://techlabs.blog/categories/debian-linux/automatically-install-updates-using-unattended-upgrades-on-debian-11)














====== :!: OLD :!: Below ======

====== Install ======
<code bash>
apt-get install -y unattended-upgrades apt-listchanges mailutils postfix
</code>

====== Config ======
<code bash>vi /etc/apt/apt.conf.d/50unattended-upgrades
</code>
<code perl>
// Automatically upgrade packages from these (origin:archive) pairs
//
// Note that in Ubuntu security updates may pull in new dependencies
// from non-security sources (e.g. chromium). By allowing the release
// pocket these get automatically pulled in.
Unattended-Upgrade::Allowed-Origins {
        "${distro_id}:${distro_codename}";
        "${distro_id}:${distro_codename}-security";
        // Extended Security Maintenance; doesn't necessarily exist for
        // every release and this system may not have it installed, but if
        // available, the policy for updates is such that unattended-upgrades
        // should also install from here by default.
        //"${distro_id}ESMApps:${distro_codename}-apps-security";
        //"${distro_id}ESM:${distro_codename}-infra-security";
        "${distro_id}:${distro_codename}-updates";
        //"${distro_id}:${distro_codename}-proposed";
        //"${distro_id}:${distro_codename}-backports";
        "Docker:{distro_codename}";
};
// Send email to this address for problems or packages upgrades
// If empty or unset then no email is sent, make sure that you
// have a working mail setup on your system. A package that provides
// 'mailx' must be installed. E.g. "user@example.com"
Unattended-Upgrade::Mail "arnaud+XXXXXXXXX@fortier-family.com";

// Set this value to one of:
//    "always", "only-on-error" or "on-change"
// If this is not set, then any legacy MailOnlyOnError (boolean) value
// is used to chose between "only-on-error" and "on-change
Unattended-Upgrade::MailReport "on-change";

// Remove unused automatically installed kernel-related packages
// (kernel images, kernel headers and kernel version locked tools).
Unattended-Upgrade::Remove-Unused-Kernel-Packages "true";
</code>
Automate:
<code bash>dpkg-reconfigure -plow unattended-upgrades</code>
Mails:
<code bash>dpkg-reconfigure postfix
systemctl reload postfix
</code>
Test:
<code bash>unattended-upgrade -d</code>
====== Reboot automatic when needed ======
<code bash>vi /etc/apt/apt.conf.d/20auto-upgrades</code>
<code perl>
APT::Periodic::Update-Package-Lists "1";
APT::Periodic::Unattended-Upgrade "1";
</code>
Daily check packages & upgrade
<code bash>vi /etc/apt/apt.conf.d/50unattended-upgrades</code>
<code perl>
...
Unattended-Upgrade::Automatic-Reboot "true";
Unattended-Upgrade::Automatic-Reboot-Time "02:00";
...
</code>
<code bash>systemctl restart unattended-upgrades</code>

====== Mail via msmtp ======
<code bash> apt install msmtp msmtp-mta mailutils
vi /etc/msmtprc
</code>
<code perl>
defaults
auth           on
tls            on
tls_starttls   off
tls_trust_file /etc/ssl/certs/ca-certificates.crt

# SMTP server config 
account        default
host           mail.fortier-family.com
port           465
from           arnaud+SERV@fortier-family.com
user           arnaud@fortier-family.com
password       *********LOL***********
</code>
Test:
<code bash>
echo "Test mail from $(hostname)" | mail -s "Test subject" arnaud+srv1@fortier-family.com
</code>

====== Kali ======
Following https://bugs.kali.org/view.php?id=8587\\
Change in /etc/apt/apt.conf.d/50unattended-upgrades
<code perl>
//        "origin=Debian,codename=${distro_codename},label=Debian-Security";
//        "origin=Debian,codename=${distro_codename}-security,label=Debian-Security";

        "origin=Kali,codename=${distro_codename}";
</code>

====== Ubuntu ======
A bug prevent SIGTERM to be sent properly to containers: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/docker.io-app/+bug/2079006
Let's make a service for that:
<code bash> vi /etc/systemd/system/docker-graceful-stop.service</code>
<code perl>[Unit]
Description=Gracefully stop Docker containers before system shutdown or reboot
DefaultDependencies=no
Before=shutdown.target reboot.target halt.target
Requires=docker.service
After=network.target docker.service

[Service]
Type=oneshot
ExecStart=/bin/true
ExecStop=/usr/bin/docker stop $(/usr/bin/docker ps -q)
RemainAfterExit=yes
TimeoutStopSec=300

[Install]
WantedBy=halt.target reboot.target shutdown.target
</code>
<code bash>systemctl daemon-reload
systemctl enable docker-graceful-stop.service</code>

As always it's not that simple...
====== apt-daily-upgrade.timer ======
<code bash>systemctl list-timers apt-daily-upgrade.timer</code>
<code bash>systemctl edit apt-daily-upgrade.timer</code>
<code perl>
[Timer]
OnCalendar=
OnCalendar=*-*-* 02:15
RandomizedDelaySec=0
Persistent=true
</code>
<code bash>systemctl daemon-reload
systemctl restart apt-daily-upgrade.timer
systemctl list-timers apt-daily-upgrade.timer</code>
====== apt-daily.timer ======
Of course... if you haven't apt-update before...
<code bash>systemctl edit apt-daily.timer</code>
<code perl>
[Timer]
OnCalendar=
OnCalendar=*-*-* 01:45
RandomizedDelaySec=0
Persistent=true
</code>
<code bash>systemctl daemon-reload
systemctl restart apt-daily.timer
systemctl list-timers apt-daily.timer
</code>




====== Reference ======
  * https://wiki.debian.org/UnattendedUpgrades