--- title: Updatable Ubuntu Server Live Installer description: Starting from Ubuntu Server 20.04 LTS the Ubuntu Server Live Installer can now automatically refresh itself, providing users with even better security. url: https://canonical.com/blog/updatable-ubuntu-server-live-installer --- 1. [Blog](https://canonical.com/blog) 2. Article --- [Joshua Powers](https://canonical.com/blog/author/powersj "More about Joshua Powers") 6 May 2020 # Updatable Ubuntu Server Live Installer [Security](https://canonical.com/blog/tag/security) [Server](https://canonical.com/blog/tag/server) [Subiquity](https://canonical.com/blog/tag/subiquity) [Ubuntu](https://canonical.com/blog/tag/ubuntu) --- Share the article *This article originally appeared on [Joshua Powers’ blog](https://powersj.io/post/ubuntu-focal-live-installer-update/)* The Ubuntu Server Live Installer, introduced with the release of Ubuntu 18.04 LTS (Bionic Beaver), provides a live Ubuntu Server environment along with a streamlined server installation experience. Building on guided installs for LVM, RAID, encrypted disks and advanced networking configuration (VLANs and bonds) the installer can refresh itself to the latest version during the live session. The update feature provides users with access to new features and bug fixes without needing to wait for the official point releases throughout the cycle. Let’s now have a look at how it works in practice. After booting the live Ubuntu Server session on an Internet-connected server the installer will check and notify users if there is a newer version available. Users can either update the installer or skip the update. After selecting to update the installer, the user is shown the progress of the download and update. The install will resume after the update is complete. The Updatable Ubuntu Server Live Installer is now available in both Ubuntu 18.04.3 LTS and Ubuntu 20.04 LTS. Users can download and try it [here](https://ubuntu.com/download/server). [Get in touch Interested in running Ubuntu in your organization?](https://ubuntu.com/about/contact-us/form) ## Sign up for our newsletter Get the latest Canonical news and updates in your inbox. Work email: \*I agree to receive information about Canonical's products and services. In submitting this form, I confirm that I have read and agree to [Canonical's Privacy Notice](https://canonical.com/legal/data-privacy/contact) and [Privacy Policy](https://canonical.com/legal/data-privacy). Sign up ## Share on --- ## Related posts [### Canonical announces the alpha release of Charmed OpenShell to help secure autonomous AI agent fleets](https://canonical.com/blog/charmed-openshell-alpha-release) To streamline enterprise deployment and lifecycle management, Canonical is announcing the alpha release of Charmed OpenShell. [Canonical](https://canonical.com/blog/author/canonical) 28 September 2026 [### Ubuntu coming soon to Snapdragon X2 Series platforms, unlocking more Linux PCs for the agentic world](https://canonical.com/blog/ubuntu-coming-soon-to-qualcomm-snapdragon-x2-series-platforms) Canonical and Qualcomm Technologies announce upcoming native Ubuntu support for Qualcomm’s flagship laptop silicon, delivering multi-day battery life, 80 TOPS NPU acceleration,... [Canonical](https://canonical.com/blog/author/canonical) 23 September 2026 [### Accelerating delivery of CVE fixes with a new Kernel release strategy](https://canonical.com/blog/accelerating-delivery-of-cve-fixes-with-a-new-kernel-release-strategy) When it comes to fixing security vulnerabilities, speed is crucial. Canonical is officially outlining a transition from its current 4-week regular and 2-week security kernel... [Canonical](https://canonical.com/blog/author/canonical) 23 September 2026 [### Canonical joins the Open Secure AI Alliance](https://canonical.com/blog/open-secure-ai-alliance) Canonical is now part of the Open Secure AI Alliance, announced by NVIDIA with partners across cloud computing, cybersecurity, enterprise software, open source foundations, and... [Canonical](https://canonical.com/blog/author/canonical) 28 August 2026