[atlas] Updating software probe version (with .deb package)

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On Fri, 30 Dec 2022 at 22:00, Seth David Schoen <schoen at loyalty.org> wrote:
> The documentation doesn't specifically mention how to upgrade; can I
> assume that making a new .deb from current sources, and then installing
> that with dpkg on a machine where an older .deb is installed, will
> maintain the credentials and identity of my existing probe? It won't
> wipe everything out and require me to re-register as a new software
> probe, right?

Compile the updated version from source as per usual and install the
application from the DEB package.

Take note of the SSH key.

https://atlas.ripe.net/docs/howtos/software-probes.html

Found in /var/atlas-probe/etc

The probe identifies itself using the SSH key. Unless the key is
regenerated during the upgrade. The probe will continue to chug along.
:)

*If* the SSH key is regenerated. You can always go to the RIPE Atlas
Portal. Log in to manage your probe. And update the probe with the new
ssh public key.

= No need to register a new one. Either backup up the SSH key, or
update the probe settings with the new ssh public key