Linux Kernel Compilation and Linux Startup

Overview/Description
To describe how to compile the Linux kernel and configure system startup files.

Target Audience
Students wishing to acquire the intermediate skills required as a Linux system administrator.

Prerequisites
A knowledge of basic Linux system administration

Expected Duration (hours)
2.5

Lesson Objectives

Linux Kernel Compilation and Linux Startup

identify the characteristics of Linux kernels and kernel modules

recognize the procedure for compiling and installing a Linux kernel

compile and install a Linux kernel

patch a Linux kernel

configure kernel modules and modify kernel settings

customize Linux system startup and boot processes

recognize how to manipulate the Linux boot process and recover from filesystem failures

customize Linux system startup and perform system recovery tasks

Course Number:
lu_lalp_a03_it_enus