Using the kernel config in my /boot directory
Linode
Linode Staff
My Linode is set to boot from the latest 64 bit 5.4.10 kernel. However the kernel installed in /boot is 4.19.0-9. This is causing problems when trying to install or compile software. This machine is using the Debian 10 image. How can I boot from the 4.19.0-9 kernel? It doesn't show in the kernel dropdown.
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bthompson
Linode Staff
The 4.19.0-9 kernel in your /boot directory is the distribution supplied kernel, and to boot from it you need to switch to GRUB2 in the kernel dropdown. When you have the latest Linode kernel selected, it boots directly from that kernel, bypassing grub and other configs you have in /boot.
If you're interested, here is an awesome post that provides additional insights on Linode vs. distribution supplied kernels.