### Update package information
```
sudo apt-get update
```

### Upgrade packages already installed
```
sudo apt-get upgrade
```

### Install various packages
These are utilities that will help with the installation of OpenBoxes and maintenance of your server.
```
sudo apt-get install vim
sudo apt-get install gzip
sudo apt-get install unzip
sudo apt-get install mailutils
sudo apt-get install cron
sudo apt-get install locate
```

### Configure unattended updates
Optional, but recommended so you don't have to spend all of your time managing your new server.
[Click here for instructions](https://help.ubuntu.com/lts/serverguide/automatic-updates.html.en)