Ubuntu mirror

Dear All,

We would like to announce an upgrade to our internal IT infrastructure. We have implemented a new internal Ubuntu Mirror Server for NIT Calicut. This internal mirror server will offer a faster and more reliable resource for Ubuntu package downloads.

This is accessible from outside the NITC network, so users do not need to change the configuration when they are outside the NITC network. The server is strategically located in CNC to optimize bandwidth usage, reducing strain on external networks.

To start using the new internal Ubuntu Mirror Server, simply update your package manager configuration. Below are the details you'll need:

Mirror URL: http://mirror.nitc.ac.in/ubuntu/ Mirror Type: HTTP, HTTPS

To start benefiting from our new Ubuntu Mirror Server, simply update your Ubuntu system's package sources by modifying the '/etc/apt/sources.list' file. Replace the existing repository URLs with the following:

deb http://mirror.nitc.ac.in/ubuntu/ <ubuntu-version> main restricted deb http://mirror.nitc.ac.in/ubuntu/ <ubuntu-version>-updates main restricted deb http://mirror.nitc.ac.in/ubuntu/ <ubuntu-version> universe deb http://mirror.nitc.ac.in/ubuntu/ <ubuntu-version>-updates universe deb http://mirror.nitc.ac.in/ubuntu/ <ubuntu-version> multiverse deb http://mirror.nitc.ac.in/ubuntu/ <ubuntu-version>-updates multiverse deb http://mirror.nitc.ac.in/ubuntu/ <ubuntu-version>-security main restricted deb http://mirror.nitc.ac.in/ubuntu/ <ubuntu-version>-security universe deb http://mirror.nitc.ac.in/ubuntu/ <ubuntu-version>-security multiverse

Replace <ubuntu-version> with the Ubuntu version you are using. Eg: For Ubuntu 22.04, use the jammy For Ubuntu 20.04, use the focal

If users encounter any issues or have suggestions for improvement, they can raise a ticket on https://ticket.nitc.ac.in/ .

Special Thanks to Mr Sumesh K S for implementing this facility.

Best regards, Admin, CNC, CITRA