SmartCash SmartNodes Operators, Update to 1.2.5 and add swap space ...

How to update your node from v1.2.x to v1.2.5

1. Update your desktop-wallet to 1.2.5 (smartcash.cc -> node client)
https://github.com/SmartCash/Core-Smart/releases/tag/v1.2.5

2. Update your node running this command (One line):

if not on root:

sudo apt update && sudo apt install smartcashd -y && smartcash-cli stop && sleep 5 && smartcashd

On root:

apt update && apt install smartcashd -y && smartcash-cli stop && sleep 5 && smartcashd

Check that it works with

smartcash-cli getinfo
after the upgrade. It should say

"version": 1020500

Done! If you encountered any error or difficulties, please ask for help in the #smartnodes channel on r/http://discord.smartcash.cc

Also get the new Desktop Node Client from https://smartcash.cc/wallets/ afterwards if you need to use desktop ever.

Thank you Keydos for these instructions!

Adding swap space (virtual memory for your VPS):

(to see if you already have swap memory)
sudo swapon --show

To add swap space type the following into your VPS console, one at a time:

sudo fallocate -l 4G /swapfile
sudo chmod 600 /swapfile
sudo mkswap /swapfile
sudo swapon /swapfile
sudo cp /etc/fstab /etc/fstab.bak
echo '/swapfile none swap sw 0 0' | sudo tee -a /etc/fstab

Then type:
free

And you should see swap space.

Do this, and it should run great!

Bonus section, how to save some money running your SmartNode!

Also, if you want cheap hosting try using a 4GB swap space and using cheap hosts. Please note this is "run at your own risk" because the minimum specs are 1GB memory, although swap space can extend virtual memory and this may work for now, but may need to be changed later.
AWS Free Tier: https://aws.amazon.com/free/ (one 1GB instance)

Vultr: $3.50/month 512MB instance: https://www.vultr.com

Digital Ocean: 512MB droplets, try $50 coupon from student developer pack, students only https://education.github.com/pack

Linode with $20 credit: https://www.linode.com/ (search for coupon)

Run it on a Raspberry pi, using ARM binary (if you have access to a static IPv4): https://github.com/SmartCash/Core-Smart/releases

Have you found other hosts or effective ways to reduce your operating costs, please share in the comments below!

About SmartCash:

SmartCash is an easy to use, fast, and secure cryptocurrency that supports everyday use such as business payments and daily transactions. SmartCash has a unique decentralized governance system and technologies such as SmartNodes, InstantPay locked transactions in about a second, send by SMS and email, a project treasury with private key voting, SmartMining security, SmartCard, and it's Point of Sale app called SmartPay. SmartCash is pushing the limits of blockchain technology with tools that support entrepreneurship and innovation. Intended for use worldwide, SmartCash is available at ATMs, the first cryptocurrency shop in Europe, The House of Nakamoto, local exchanges and is especially popular in South America and Africa. In Brazil, 85% of retailers accept SmartCash with the SmartBand and it will be available at an additional 13,000 Caixa locations soon.