Rebuilding the initramfs - UG1586

Onload User Guide (UG1586)

Document ID
UG1586
Release Date
2025-11-03
Revision
1.31 English

Now you have loaded the network and Onload kernel drivers, you can optionally rebuild the initramfs. This ensures that on a reboot the new drivers are loaded, rather than any older or in-tree drivers that were previously in the initramfs. Use the following command:

dracut -f

If the dracut command is not available:

  • On Ubuntu, use the following command instead:
    update_initramfs
  • Otherwise refer to the documentation for your OS.