Cherry Servers Launches Local Ubuntu and Debian Mirrors

As of today, Cherry Servers has rolled out a dedicated local Ubuntu and Debian mirror servers across all our locations for Ubuntu 24, Ubuntu 22, Debian 13, followed by Debian 12.

This upgrade is designed to deliver faster, more stable package updates and security patches for all dedicated server users.

#What Are OS Mirrors, and What’s Changing?

Operating system mirrors are specialized servers that provide software packages, updates, and security patches for distributions like Ubuntu and Debian.

Until now, dedicated servers relied on standard public mirrors. While functional, those mirrors were not always geographically close to the servers themselves, which could impact update speed and consistency.

With the new setup, each Cherry Servers location now has its own local mirror. This means your Ubuntu and Debian servers will retrieve packages directly from the same location where they are hosted, reducing latency and improving reliability.

#How It Works

To ensure a smooth transition, Ubuntu and Debian OS images have been rebuilt to use Cherry Servers’ internal mirrors by default, including both archive and security repositories.

• Newly deployed servers will automatically use local mirrors.
• Existing servers will switch to local mirrors upon OS reinstallation.

All mirrors operate under the common DNS name:

repo.cherryservers.com

The mirrors are securely hosted within Cherry Servers’ internal infrastructure, ensuring stable and reliable package delivery without relying on external public mirrors.

#What This Means for Our Customers

This update delivers several direct benefits for dedicated server users:

• Faster package downloads;
• More stable and consistent OS updates;
• Improved reliability for security patching;
• Reduced dependency on external mirror performance.

For workloads that depend on frequent updates, automated deployments, or strict security patching schedules, local mirrors provide a more predictable and efficient experience. If you have any questions, our 24/7 live support team is ready to help.

— Cherry Servers Product Team