Kernel and Driver Configuration

System administrators can learn about and customize their kernels. Red Hat Enterprise Linux contains kernel tools to assist administrators with their customizations.

Table of Contents

39. Manually Upgrading the Kernel
39.1. Overview of Kernel Packages
39.2. Preparing to Upgrade
39.3. Downloading the Upgraded Kernel
39.4. Performing the Upgrade
39.5. Verifying the Initial RAM Disk Image
39.6. Verifying the Boot Loader
39.6.1. x86 Systems
39.6.2. Itanium Systems
39.6.3. IBM S/390 and IBM System z Systems
39.6.4. IBM eServer iSeries Systems
39.6.5. IBM eServer pSeries Systems
40. General Parameters and Modules
40.1. Kernel Module Utilities
40.2. Persistent Module Loading
40.3. Specifying Module Parameters
40.4. Storage parameters
40.5. Ethernet Parameters
40.5.1. Using Multiple Ethernet Cards
40.5.2. The Channel Bonding Module
40.6. Additional Resources
40.6.1. Installed Documentation
40.6.2. Useful Websites