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NOTE: CentOS Enterprise Linux 5 is built from the Red Hat Enterprise Linux source code. Other than logo and name changes CentOS Enterprise Linux 5 is compatible with the equivalent Red Hat version. This document applies equally to both Red Hat and CentOS Enterprise Linux 5.

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

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