Linux
Linux Kernel
The Linux kernel manages processes, memory, devices, filesystems, and networking for a Linux system. Containers typically share their host's kernel, while virtual machines run a separate guest kernel behind a virtualization boundary.
Also known as: kernel
Why it matters
Kernel capabilities affect containers, device access, and low-level tests.
Practical example
Check kernel capabilities when a test needs namespaces, privileged operations, or hardware virtualization.
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