1NEW-KERNEL-PKG(8)           System Manager's Manual          NEW-KERNEL-PKG(8)
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NAME

6       new-kernel-package - tool to script kernel installation
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SYNOPSIS

10       new-kernel-package [-v] [--mkinitrd] [--rminitrd] [--dracut]
11              [--initrdfile=initrd-image [--depmod] [--rmmoddep]
12              [--kernel-args=args] [--remove-args=args]
13              [--banner=banner] [--multiboot=multiboot]
14              [--mbargs=mbargs] [--make-default] [--add-dracut-args]
15              [--add-plymouth-initrd] [--host-only]
16              <--install  | --remove | --update | --rpmposttrans> <kernel-ver‐
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DESCRIPTION

21       new-kernel-pkg is a tool used in packaging to automate the installation
22       of  a  new  kernel, including the creation of an initial ram filesystem
23       image, updating  of  bootloader  configuration,  and  other  associated
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OPTIONS

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31       --mkinitrd
32              Create a new initial ram filesystem image.
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40              When  creating a new initial ram filesystem image, use dracut(8)
41              rather than mkinitrd(8).  Used in conjunction with --mkinitrd .
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94       --install kernel-version
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SEE ALSO

111       grubby(8) installkernel(8)
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AUTHORS

115       Erik Troan
116       Jeremy Katz
117       Peter Jones
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121                                Wed Apr 14 2010              NEW-KERNEL-PKG(8)