boot process

Learn how to create and automate bootable Linux images in this detailed guide suited for IT professionals and Linux enthusiasts. Walk through the essential steps from downloading ISOs, using `dd` and `genisoimage` for bootable USBs, to writing scripts that streamline the process. Optimize setup for testing, operating systems, or rescue use across platforms like Ubuntu, Fedora, and openSUSE.

Explore the Linux boot process from BIOS/UEFI to the login stage in this comprehensive guide. Understand the roles of the bootloader, kernel, and init system and delve into package managers such as `apt`, `dnf`, and `zypper’ for optimal system management. Ideal for IT professionals and developers aiming to enhance, troubleshoot, and customize Linux operations.