Unified Kernel Image specification
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The Unified Kernel Image specification defines a standardized way to bundle the Linux kernel, initramfs, and related metadata into a single EFI-executable image for secure and simple booting on UEFI systems.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Unified Kernel Image specification canonical | 1 |
Statements (46)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Linux boot specification
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software specification ⓘ |
| appliesTo | Linux operating system ⓘ |
| benefit |
consistent boot behavior across machines
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easier Secure Boot integration ⓘ more predictable boot process ⓘ reduced boot-time complexity ⓘ simplified kernel version management ⓘ |
| bootEnvironment |
EFI
NERFINISHED
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UEFI NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| component |
Linux kernel image
NERFINISHED
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OS release metadata ⓘ boot-time metadata ⓘ initramfs ⓘ kernel command line ⓘ |
| defines | Unified Kernel Image NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| designPrinciple |
clear separation between firmware and OS policy
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firmware-level verification of kernel image ⓘ self-contained boot artifacts ⓘ |
| enables |
consistent naming and discovery of kernel images
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embedding OS identity into boot image ⓘ single-file kernel deployment per entry ⓘ |
| goal |
reproducible boot configuration
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secure booting ⓘ simple booting ⓘ |
| outputFormat |
PE binary
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single EFI-executable image ⓘ |
| relatedConcept |
EFI stub
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OS release information ⓘ UEFI Secure Boot NERFINISHED ⓘ boot loader specification ⓘ initramfs ⓘ kernel command line ⓘ systemd-boot NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| standardizes |
bundling of Linux kernel and initramfs into a single image
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embedding of boot-related metadata into a single image ⓘ |
| supports |
Secure Boot
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distribution-specific kernel images ⓘ measured boot ⓘ signed kernel images ⓘ vendor-specific kernel images ⓘ |
| targetPlatform | UEFI systems ⓘ |
| useCase |
atomic kernel and initramfs updates
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booting Linux directly from UEFI firmware ⓘ eliminating separate bootloader configuration files ⓘ immutable OS deployments ⓘ |
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