Custom Kernels and Distributions

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How to Upgrade 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

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

NixOS is a Linux distribution built on the Nix package manager. Nix focuses on functional programming concepts, such as immutability and determinism, that enable powerful system management techniques.

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 Linode Compute Instance

Linode provides images for many Linux distributions, all of which are available to use when deploying Compute Instances.

Install Alpine Linux on your Linode

Alpine Linux is a small, security-oriented Linux distro. It’s regularly updated with security patches, and runs on the grsecurity kernel.

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 FreeBSD is a free and open-source operating system based on the Berkeley Software Distribution originally 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. CoreOS is a container-centric Linux distribution designed for clustered systems running in the cloud.