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201-450 Exam - Question 31


What is the purpose of an initramfs during the Linux system start?

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The purpose of an initramfs during the Linux system start is to load required modules and start subsystems like LVM to make the root file system accessible to the kernel. This initial ramdisk contains the necessary drivers and scripts needed to mount the real root file system so that the system can continue the boot process.

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milan92stankovicOption: A
Jan 15, 2021

A - 100%

debloidOption: A
Jul 16, 2024

The initramfs contains drivers and modules needed to initialize the hardware required to mount the real root filesystem. This includes drivers for storage devices, filesystems, and sometimes network interfaces.