jailserver - update php to 8.1?

[buddy1234567]

Could we please update php on the jailserver to version 8.1?

[jcrodriguez-dis]

Dear @buddy1234567,

It's worth noting that the jail server installer typically utilizes the local package manager to install the most recent versions of development software found in the repositories of your Linux distribution, PHP included. Nonetheless, you have the liberty to employ any version of the development software that you are capable of installing manually on your jail server. The principal consideration is to ensure that the software version's command-line interface is compatible with the scripts utilized by the VPL (Virtual Programming Lab) plugin.

Specifically, the php command is used by the VPL plugin's PHP and HTML runner. After verifying the command-line options of PHP 8.3 and confirming its compatibility with the usage in VPL scripts, updating to PHP 8.1 should not present any issues.

You have several options to achieve this update, including:

• Manually upgrading PHP on your jail server(s).
• Upgrading your Linux distribution and reinstalling the VPL jail system.
• Installing a new Linux Distribution from scratch and then installing the VPL jail system, which will automatically select the software available.

Best regards,

Juan Carlos