在Linux服务器上升级内核之前的注意事项

Unlike other operating systems, kernel on Linux operating systems are slightly different. Kernel has a control on the functionality of drivers and hardware, whereas the applications and services are independent. It simply means that you can upgrade other part of your machine, without changing the exising kernel.

与其他操作系统不同，Linux操作系统上的内核略有不同。 内核可以控制驱动程序和硬件的功能，而应用程序和服务是独立的。 这只是意味着您可以升级计算机的其他部分，而无需更改现有内核。

Probably, most of the system administrators would never like to change the existing kernel on their dedicated server, even they wants to upgrade other applications and services. Keeping the same kernel guarantees stability and continuous service to your clients and users. However, when an update of a security patch of your Linux distribution is unveiled it is recommended to upgrade your kernel as soon as possible or it may create a security hole for hackers and attackers.

大概，大多数系统管理员都不希望更改专用服务器上的