[quote="DougieLawson"]You can define the kernel name in /boot/config.txt it doesn't have to be called kernel.img # Thanks. That's a piece of the puzzle. It will allow writing a second kernel under a new filename, then doing a switchover a bit quicker. But, writing the new kernel will need the SD car...

I want to deploy Raspberry Pis into remote locations where to get physical access will be difficult and expensive. The Pis will be securely connected to a network. I need to know that if a critical kernel patch is needed that it can be applied safely. I know this can be done, at risk, by modifying t...

Is there a method of self-upgrading the Linux kernel on a Raspberry Pi which is safe against power outages and filesystem corruption. When running a Raspberry Pi remotely, it's important to be able to upgrade both the filesystem and kernel in a reliable way. Usually, this is achieved by having two p...