Add an experimental 'beadm load' command for rebooting via kexec(8) #3
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This commit adds direct integration with `kexec(8)`, which allows rebooting the kernel without re-initialising firmware. It largely follows the documented behaviour of ZFSBootMenu for detecting matching kernal and initramfs pairs. Unfortunately this approach relies heavily on the hardware in use to actually reboot successfully, so it remains experimental for now.
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I haven't actually gotten this to boot a real machine yet, so holding off on merging for now. |
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This commit adds direct integration with
kexec(8), which allows rebooting the kernel without re-initialising firmware.It largely follows the documented behaviour of ZFSBootMenu for detecting matching kernal and initramfs pairs.
Unfortunately this approach relies heavily on the hardware in use to actually reboot successfully, so it remains experimental for now.