Custom Kernels and Distributions

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Upgrading from CentOS 7 to CentOS 8

CentOS is a Linux distribution derived from Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL). Some key features new for CentOS 8 are:

Custom Compiled Kernel on Debian & Ubuntu

Install and Configure NixOS on a Linode

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Use the Distribution-Supplied Kernel on CentOS 6 with Grub Legacy

This guide will show you how to install and use the distribution-supplied kernel for CentOS 6, with our Grub Legacy boot option.

Install a Custom Linux Distribution on a Compute Instance

Linode provides images for many Linux distributions, all of which are available to use when deploying Compute Instances. These officially supported distributions are constantly updated and include popular general purpose distributions (like Ubuntu, CentOS, and Debian) as well as many other more advanced or focused distributions (such as Arch, Kali, and Alpine). See the Choosing a Linux Distribution guide for a complete list.

Install Alpine Linux on your Linode

Custom Compiled Kernel on CentOS 7

Install FreeBSD on Linode

Install CoreOS on Your Linode

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CoreOS Container Linux is now available for deployment from the Linode Manager.

CoreOS is a container-centric Linux distribution designed for clustered systems running in the cloud. With user applications running inside containers, the host system itself provides minimal functionality.

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Custom Compiled Kernel with PV-GRUB on Debian & Ubuntu

Note

This guide mentions Xen architecture. However, all Linode instances now use KVM architecture. This guide may be updated or replaced in the future; or it may be retained for historical purposes.

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Custom Compiled Kernel with PV-GRUB on Arch Linux

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This guide mentions Xen architecture. However, all Linode instances now use KVM architecture. This guide may be updated or replaced in the future; or it may be retained for historical purposes.

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Custom Compiled Kernel with PV-GRUB on CentOS 7

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This guide mentions Xen architecture. However, all Linode instances now use KVM architecture. This guide may be updated or replaced in the future; or it may be retained for historical purposes.

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Run a Custom Compiled Kernel with PV-GRUB

Note

This guide mentions Xen architecture. However, all Linode instances now use KVM architecture. This guide may be updated or replaced in the future; or it may be retained for historical purposes.

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Run a Distribution-Supplied Kernel with PV-GRUB

Note

This guide mentions Xen architecture. However, all Linode instances now use KVM architecture. This guide may be updated or replaced in the future; or it may be retained for historical purposes.

Install a Custom Distribution on a Xen Linode

If you’d like to run a Linux distribution on your Linode that isn’t available from our distribution list, you can do so by following these instructions. This guide is handy for people who prefer distributions that aren’t heavily used in the community, or for those interested in creating a highly customized Linux environment and porting it to their Linode.