Kernel

Kernel configuration, version management, and updates.

Jun 25, 2026 • 8 min read

modprobe Command in Linux: Load and Manage Kernel Modules

Manage Linux kernel modules with modprobe: load, unload, blacklist, and configure module parameters. Includes syntax, practical examples, and troubleshooting.

Jun 6, 2026 • 3 min read

How to Set Up Automatic Kernel Updates on Linux

Set up automatic, rebootless Linux kernel updates with live patching from Canonical Livepatch (Ubuntu Pro), and learn when unattended upgrades are enough.

Mar 27, 2026 • 3 min read

sysctl Command in Linux: View and Change Kernel Parameters

Learn how to use the sysctl command to view, set, and persist Linux kernel parameters, with practical examples for common settings.

Mar 16, 2026 • 6 min read

dmesg Command in Linux: Read and Filter Kernel Messages

How to use the dmesg command in Linux to read kernel ring buffer messages, filter by log level and facility, display human-readable timestamps, and watch for new events in real time.

dmesg command showing Linux kernel messages

Mar 6, 2026 • 4 min read

lsmod Command in Linux: List Kernel Modules

Display all currently loaded Linux kernel modules with lsmod. This guide covers output format, filtering, and related module management commands.

Terminal output of the lsmod command showing loaded kernel modules

Feb 7, 2026 • 4 min read

Rmmod Command in Linux

Learn how to use the rmmod command to remove kernel modules in Linux, including options, troubleshooting, and best practices.