Show version of OS installed on hosting

This guide explains how to know the operating system version of your server Web hosting.

Preamble

• Even if Debian or a package is obviously not up-to-date, the data/information displayed (names and versions of components) is not subject to vulnerabilities or other security vulnerabilities:
  • Infomaniak keeps all of these elements up-to-date and secures components on a regular basis through active maintenance of all operating components and systems used (internal tracks).
  • Infomaniak chooses a particular version for reasons of stability and then applies patches or various countermeasures that these tests do not take into account.
• If you or one of your customers detect a flaw in our tools/products, submit a POC to demonstrate/point the flaw; in these rare but not impossible cases (no security is infallible) Infomaniak will intervene as quickly as possible to correct the problem.
  • Note that data security is the responsibility of the user, Infomaniak cannot under any circumstances be held responsible for any problems arising from mismanagement and/or misuse of the user's connection and access data.

Which OS on my website?

To know the version:

1. Log in to the SSH server (Need help?).

2. Run the following command:

   lsb_release -a

3. You will get information of this type:

   Distributor ID: Debian
   Description: Debian GNU/Linux 7.9 (wheezy)
   Release: 7.9
   Codename: wheezy