cat /var/run/reboot-required

Category: VPS Management

cat /var/run/reboot-required

Check if Ubuntu requires a reboot to apply a kernel or library update

Ubuntu creates this file when an update requires a reboot (usually a kernel or glibc update). If this file exists, schedule a reboot soon.
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