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Part VI. 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

40. Manually Upgrading the Kernel
40.1. Overview of Kernel Packages
40.2. Preparing to Upgrade
40.3. Downloading the Upgraded Kernel
40.4. Performing the Upgrade
40.5. Verifying the Initial RAM Disk Image
40.6. Verifying the Boot Loader
40.6.1. x86 Systems
40.6.2. Itanium Systems
40.6.3. IBM S/390 and IBM System z Systems
40.6.4. IBM eServer iSeries Systems
40.6.5. IBM eServer pSeries Systems
41. General Parameters and Modules
41.1. Kernel Module Utilities
41.2. Persistent Module Loading
41.3. Specifying Module Parameters
41.4. Storage parameters
41.5. Ethernet Parameters
41.5.1. Using Multiple Ethernet Cards
41.5.2. The Channel Bonding Module
41.6. Additional Resources
41.6.1. Installed Documentation
41.6.2. Useful Websites