CompTIA Linux+ Portable Command Guide: All the commands for the CompTIA XK0-004 exam in one compact, portable resource, 2nd Edition

Chapter 2. Given a scenario, install, configure, and monitor kernel modules

This chapter provides information and commands concerning the following topics:

Commands

• lsmod

• insmod

• modprobe

• modinfo

• dmesg

• rmmod

• depmod

Locations

• /usr/lib/modules/[kernelversion]

• /usr/lib/modules

• /etc/modprobe.conf

• /etc/modprobe.d/

Commands

This section covers the commands related to managing modules on a Linux system. A module is code stored in a file that allows the kernel to perform specific tasks. A module may provide features like networking functions or the ability to handle specific types of filesystems.

lsmod

The lsmod command displays the kernel modules that are loaded into memory.

Syntax:

lsmod

Output of the lsmod Command:

Each line describes one module. ...