What command should I use as the root user to update the system kernel from the command line? Print

1. Update Package Metadata

Always refresh the repository cache first:

2. Update All Packages (Including Kernel)

The simplest way is:

This pulls in the latest kernel available in the AlmaLinux repositories, along with other packages.

3. (Optional) Install the Latest Kernel Explicitly

If you only want to update the kernel:

4. Verify Installed Kernels

List all installed kernels:

5. Reboot Into the New Kernel

After the update, reboot:

6. Confirm the Running Kernel

After reboot, check your active kernel version:

???? Pro Tip:

• AlmaLinux normally installs new kernels side-by-side (doesn’t overwrite the old one).

• The GRUB bootloader lets you choose between them if something breaks.

• If you want the absolutely latest mainline kernels (not just the stable AlmaLinux ones), you’d enable the ELRepo repository and install from there.