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To upgrade the swap memory on a server, you will need to follow these steps:

1. Check the current swap memory usage on your server by running the command "free -h" in the terminal. This will give you an idea of how much swap memory you currently have and how much is being used.

2. Determine how much additional swap memory you want to add to your server. Keep in mind that the amount of swap memory you need will depend on the amount of RAM in your server and the type of workloads you are running.

3. Create a new swap file on your server. You can do this by using the command "dd if=/dev/zero of=/swapfile bs=1M count=2048" This will create a 2GB swap file. You can adjust the size of the file according to your needs.

4. Change the permissions on the swap file by using the command "chmod 600 /swapfile"

5. Enable the new swap file on your server by using the command "mkswap /swapfile"

6. Enable the swap file by using the command "swapon /swapfile"

7. Edit the /etc/fstab file by adding the line "/swapfile none swap sw 0 0"

8. Confirm the new swap memory is active by running the command "free -h" again, you should see the new swap memory added to your server.

It's important to note that, if you are running a Linux based system, the commands and steps may vary depending on the specific distribution and version you are using. Also, before making any changes to your server, it is recommended to make a backup of your data and configuration, and also to test the changes in a non-production environment first.