Working with Kernel, Boot Modules, and Files

Introduction

Welcome to the Working with Kernel, Boot Modules, and Files Practice Lab. In this module you will be provided with the instructions and devices needed to develop your hands-on skills.

Learning Outcomes

In this module, you will complete the following exercises:

• Exercise 1 - Working with the kernel commands

After completing this lab, you will be able to:

• Log into a Linux System
• Check Linux Kernel Version
• Work with Kernel and Module Files

Exam Objectives

The following exam objectives are covered in this lab:

• LPI: 104.1 Create partitions and filesystems
• CompTIA: 1.4 Given a scenario, manage storage in a Linux environment.

Lab Duration

It will take approximately 1 hour to complete this lab.

Exercise 1 - Working with the Kernel Commands

A kernel is the lowest level software, which is responsible for interfacing with the system hardware. It interfaces with the applications to the physical hardware of the system. It is important to note that a kernel can be replaced in a Linux system.

In this exercise, you will work with various kernel commands.

Learning Outcomes

After completing this exercise, you will be able to:

• Log into a Linux System
• Check Linux Kernel Version
• Work with Kernel and Module Files