KernelServerRoadmap
Launchpad Entry: https://launchpad.net/distros/ubuntu/+spec/ubuntu-server-kernel
Created: Date(2005-11-01T11:57:00Z) by BenCollins
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Packages affected: linux-source-2.6.*
Summary
With Dapper, we will, for the first time, define a real server target for the distribution. The Ubuntu Server will use a different kernel, and install a small subset of packages, concentrating on services and administration. Also, the Ubuntu Server will be supported for 5 years.
Code
Need kernel configs defined and built for server specific targets, for each supported architecture.
Data preservation and migration
None
Outstanding issues
* Need to define specific targets for kernel. * Features that need to be enabled and disabled for server. * How to get server installer to select the right kernel.
BoF agenda and discussion
Rationale
Use cases
Scope
Need to support the Server target on the BigThree architectures. Need to support as wide a variety of systems as possible. This includes variations of memory footprints, and CPU types (NUMA).
Design
Implementation
Once server kernel configurations are defined, integrate with Server Testing folks to actually get testing.