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Hands-on Booting
By Yogesh Babar
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Description
Hands-on Booting begins by explaining what a bootloader is, starting with the Linux bootloader followed by bootloaders for Windows and Unix systems. Next, you'll address the BIOS and UEFI firmware by installing multiple operating systems on one machine and booting them through the Linux bootloader. Further, you'll see the kernel's role in the booting procedure of the operating system and the dependency between kernel, initramfs, and dracut. You'll also cover systemd, examining its structure and how it mounts the user root filesystem. In the final section, the book explains troubleshooting methodologies such as debugging shells followed by live images and rescue mode.
On completing this book, you will understand the booting processof major operating systems such as Linux, Windows, and Unix. You will also know how to fix the Linux booting issues through various boot modes.
What You Will Learn Examine the BIOS and UEFI firmware Understanding the Linux boot loader (GRUB) Work with initramfs, dracut, and systemd Fix can't-boot issues on Linux
Who This Book Is For
Linux users, administrators, and developers.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Edition:
1
Number of Pages:
488
Release Date:
2020-07-01
Publication Date:
2020-07-01
Publisher:
Apress
Languages:
Original:
English
ISBN10:
1484258894
ISBN13:
9781484258897
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Weight:
909 g
Height:
178 cm
Width:
254 cm
Thickness:
27 cm
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