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557: Crouching kexec, Hidden Linux

LINUX Unplugged

CHAPTER

Secure Environment Setup with RAM Disk and ButterFS Snapshots

The chapter explores the intricacies of setting up a secure environment using a fresh RAM disk in Linux, emphasizing tools like ButterFS snapshots for maintaining persistence. It discusses the challenges of creating and maintaining this environment, offering insights into utilizing the K-ZAC command and the flexibility of various methods such as Nix and Tarballs. The conversation delves into technical details like using the Kexec system call, highlighting its benefits for efficient reboots and system recovery scenarios.

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