Re: advice on updating kernel image

[Randall Smith <randall@tnr.cc>]

Justin Guerin wrote:
> On Wednesday 10 November 2004 11:20, Randall Smith wrote:
>
> > Hi,
> >
> > I need some advice on updating my kernel.  I currently have kernel
> > 2.4.25-1 installed from the initial sarge installation and would like to
> > upgrade to the current kernel version (2.4.27).  The machine is a DELL
> > POWEREDGE 2500 that uses aicraid, aic7xxx modules.  These modules are
> > required to boot and I am concerned that if I upgrade the kernel using
> > aptitude install kernel-imagexxx, I will not be able to boot.  I'm not a
> > linux newbie, but I'm not very knowledgeable of the boot process.  Any
> > help would be appreciated.
> >
> > Thanks.
> >
> > Randall
>
>
> Just make sure those modules are placed in the initial ram disk, and 
> everything will be fine.
That's what I'm uncertain about how to do.  Do I have to do this 
manually or will aptitude figure out what to do.  I did not do this 
manually when I installed Debian.

If I have to do it manually, how do I go about it?  How can I see what 
is in my current initial ram disk?  I'm lost on this subject.

Randall
> Note that when you install a new kernel image using aptitude, your old 
> kernel will still be bootable.  Just remember to run lilo or update-grub 
> before you reboot.  That way, if anything goes wrong with your new kernel, 
> you can boot your old one.
>
> Justin Guerin