title: How can I upgrade python on a Debian server?
body: <p>I just created a Debian 8 cloud server and it has Python 2.7.9 installed by default, even after <code>sudo aptitude update &amp;&amp; sudo aptitude upgrade</code>. How can I upgrade python (in <code>/usr/bin/python</code>) to <code>2.7.11</code>?</p>
  
  <p>I've tried:</p>
  
  <pre><code>sudo aptitude install python
  sudo aptitude install python2.7
  </code></pre>
  
  <p>to no avail.</p>