009 Embedded Linux-ARM. StorageQueries and discussion related to usage of Linux on ARM based devices. Linux has been ported to a variety of CPUs which are not only primarily used as the processor of a desktop or server computer, but also ARM, AVR32, ETRAX CRIS, FR-V, H8300, IP7000, m68k, MIPS, mn10300, SuperH, and Xtensa processors, It is also used as an alternative to using a proprietary operating system and toolchain. » 009.01.Linux Boot Process
009.01.12.5. What is the purpose of initramfs in the Linux boot process, and in what scenarios is it used? How does initramfs assist in preparing the system for transitioning to the actual root filesystem?
Initramfs is used to provide initial drivers and modules while the root file system is being mounted. It is a temporary toot file system provided initially to support kernel to loadd tje necessary modules and drivers before transitining to actual root filesytem.
Initramfs is utilized to provide the initial drivers and modules necessary for mounting the root file system. It acts as a temporary root file system loaded initially to aid the kernel in loading the required modules and drivers before switching to the actual root file system.
Initramfs is responsible for driver and additional modules to mount the root fs. Also provides some basic drivers to boot the system until actual root file system is mounted.
Initramfs stands for initial ram filesystem.The only purpose,of initramfs is mount the root filesystem.But in some case ,an initramfs is used to provide additional driver and modules to mount initramfs is a temporary root filesystem
