Updating boot disk to reflect kernel updates

jkhg · 08-21-2019, 02:44 PM

With all the recent kernel updates, this seems to be a good time to ask... How do you update your bootable USB disk, created during the install process, to reflect the new kernel version?

I got caught by this recently when I replaced my hard drive, and then realized the bootable disk no longer worked correctly. I ended up using the install DVD to get LILO reinstalled, but that USB sure would have been easier.

Didier Spaier · 08-21-2019, 02:55 PM

Hello,

As root, type:
/var/log/setup/setup.80.make-bootdisk
or:
pkgtool => Setup and select 80.make-bootdisk

Chuck56 · 08-21-2019, 02:56 PM

I create a new USB boot stick using the usbboot.img and usbimg2disk.sh files found in the usb-and-pxe-installers directory on my mirror.

Chuck56 · 08-21-2019, 02:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Didier Spaier

Hello,

As root, type:
/var/log/setup/setup.80.make-bootdisk
or:
pkgtool => Setup and select 80.make-bootdisk

Nice! Learned something new from that reply. Thanks!

jkhg · 08-30-2019, 02:49 PM

Thanks! Worked like a charm.