Custom Kernels and Distributions

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How to Upgrade from CentOS 7 to CentOS 8

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

Custom Compiled Kernel on Debian & Ubuntu

Compiling your own Linux kernel is useful if you need to enable or disable certain kernel features that are not available in Linode-supplied or distribution-supplied kernels.

Install and Configure NixOS on a Linode

NixOSis a Linux distribution built on the Nixpackage manager.

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 Distribution on a Linode

This guide shows you how to install and configure a custom distribution on your Linode.

Install Alpine Linux on your Linode

Alpine Linuxis a small, security-oriented Linux distro.

Custom Compiled Kernel on CentOS 7

Running a custom-compiled Linux kernel is useful if you need to enable or disable certain kernel features that are not available in Linode-supplied or distribution-supplied kernels.

Install FreeBSD on Linode

Introduction to FreeBSD FreeBSDis a free and open-source operating system based on the Berkeley Software Distributionoriginally developed at Berkeley Computer Systems Research Group from the late 1970’s.

Install CoreOS on Your Linode

Note CoreOS Container Linux is now available for deployment from the Linode Manager. CoreOSis a container-centric Linux distribution designed for clustered systems running in the cloud.