How to use make oldconfig to quickly update your Linux kernel configuration when upgrading to a newer version. A practical guide to the Y, M, N options.

How to use the search feature in make menuconfig to find kernel options instantly and jump to their location in the menu tree.

What is the vmlinuz file, where does its name come from, and how does it differ from vmlinux and bzImage? The history and structure of the compressed Linux kernel image.