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Exploring the Various Boot Options and Kernels in Oracle Linux

This chapter will teach you about boot and its options, kernels, and more. You will also learn about many exciting opportunities, tools, and applications to make your life easier and more enjoyable. For example, you will learn how to change your booting kernel and remove and reinstall a kernel on your system. You will even learn how to use the boot process to switch between Linux kernels.

Booting involves more than just loading the operating system; it also helps secure the system using Secure Boot or TrenchBoot.

This chapter has the following recipes:

  • Kernel basics – UEK and RHCK
  • Playing with UEFI
  • Playing with Secure Boot
  • TrenchBoot – improving boot security and integrity
  • Removing ...

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