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# kexec -l /boot/vmlinuz-edge --initrd /boot/initramfs-edge --reuse-cmdline | # kexec -l /boot/vmlinuz-edge --initrd /boot/initramfs-edge --reuse-cmdline | ||
# kexec -e | # kexec -e | ||
{{Warning|Running <code>kexec -e</code> does not unmount any filesystems or gracefully shut down any services!}} | |||
There are no Alpine-specific considerations for Kexec. Please review the man page and existing references below of more details. This page is deliberately kept short in order to avoid duplicating existing documentation. | There are no Alpine-specific considerations for Kexec. Please review the man page and existing references below of more details. This page is deliberately kept short in order to avoid duplicating existing documentation. | ||
Revision as of 12:56, 13 August 2023
Kexec is a system call that enables loading and booting into another kernel. This is useful for fast reboots that skip the BIOS or UEFI initialisation process.
On a typical Alpine setup, it can be used via:
# kexec -l /boot/vmlinuz-edge --initrd /boot/initramfs-edge --reuse-cmdline # kexec -e
Warning: Running
kexec -e does not unmount any filesystems or gracefully shut down any services!
There are no Alpine-specific considerations for Kexec. Please review the man page and existing references below of more details. This page is deliberately kept short in order to avoid duplicating existing documentation.