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.
This chapter is only intended as an introduction to GRUB. Consult the following resources to discover more about how GRUB works.
9.9.1. Installed Documentation
/usr/share/doc/grub-<version-number>/ — This directory contains good information about using and configuring GRUB, where <version-number> corresponds to the version of the GRUB package installed.
info grub — The GRUB info page contains a tutorial, a user reference manual, a programmer reference manual, and a FAQ document about GRUB and its usage.
9.9.2. Useful Websites
https://www.gnu.org/software/grub/ — The home page of the GNU GRUB project. This site contains information concerning the state of GRUB development and an FAQ.
https://www.linuxgazette.com/issue64/kohli.html — An introductory article discussing the configuration of GRUB on a system from scratch, including an overview of GRUB command line options.
9.9.3. Related Books
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Deployment Guide; Red Hat, Inc. — The Workstation Security chapter explains, in a concise manner, how to secure the GRUB boot loader.
