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How do I update my kernel?

Keego

Keego

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I have RH 7.2 on my SMP server with no updates. What do I have to do to get it updated to the latest kernel?

ME = Teh n00b
when it comes to linux :/
 
Check RedHat's site for updates, I believe you can try running up2date to get them that way too.

I would suggest sticking with a RedHat kernel because they patch and test it a lot, compiling your own isn't really that hard but it can be daunting for a new user.

(and I really wish people would stop typing 'teh' on purpose, things like 'teh sucks' make you look like an idiot)
 


<< Check RedHat's site for updates, I believe you can try running up2date to get them that way too.

I would suggest sticking with a RedHat kernel because they patch and test it a lot, compiling your own isn't really that hard but it can be daunting for a new user. >>



I think the latest RedHat kernel is 2.4.9. The newest kernel has a significantly improved VM, so its worth checking out.

A nice feature of Linux is that you can esily try out a new kernel without trashing your existing setup. You just leave the old kernel & modules intact, and add the new setup to grub or lilo. If it doesn't work, just boot to the old one. No harm, no foul!

When you download the kernel source, you'll find documentation in there describing the kernel config/build/install process. There is probably also a howto, check linuxdoc.org

 
Its not hard for someone that wants to play around. If this is a prodcution box and mission critical, LEAVE IT ALONE! If it is in your house just sitting there not doing much more than being a workstation, go for it. Build your own. Remember, its stuff like this that makes linux #1 😛
 
I think the latest RedHat kernel is 2.4.9. The newest kernel has a significantly improved VM, so its worth checking out.

Yes it is 2.4.9 IIRC, but it's been heavily tested by them and the VM in it generally worked better than the later Linus releases. I would think 2.4.14 or higher would work just as well or maybe better since the VM has settled down, so it's really up to whether he wants to run the pre-packaged one or to learn how to rolls his own.
 
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