Linux Kernel

Linux Kernel

1. Kernel Components

   • Key Knowledge Areas
     • Kernel 2.6.x documentation
     • Kernel 3.x documentation
   • Terms and Utilities
     • /usr/src/linux
     • zImage
     • /usr/src/linux/Documentation
     • bzImage

2. Compiling a kernel

   • Key Knowledge Areas
     • /usr/src/linux/
     • Kernel Makefiles
     • Kernel 2.6.x/3.x make targets
     • Customize the current kernel configuration.
     • Build a new kernel and appropriate kernel modules.
     • Install a new kernel and any modules.
   • Terms and Utilities

3. Kernel runtime management and troubleshooting