Adding a new kernel to Redhat linux

[itzsug]

Hi,

How can i add a new kernel to the existing Redhat linux operting system?
How can remove the existing kernel and add a new one?

Thanks

From
Jagadish

[dhee]

Firstly, compile your kernel and copy bzImage and System.map from your kernel source tree into /boot/ directory
in 2.6.7 kernels there is a \'make install\' target also which would just install the kernel.
removing a kernel compiled by redhat is as simple as removing the kernel package using rpm
(make sure you are not running the kernel you are removing)

as regards removing the kernel you have installed, just remove those files and the relevant entries in /etc/lilo.conf or /boot/grub/menu.lst depending on whichever boot loader you are using.

LAST BUT NOT THE LEAST, READ THE documentation in the Documentation directory of the linux kernel. There is NO SUBSTITUTE for that.

dheeraj