How to Install and Uninstall kexec-tools Package on openSUSE Leap

Last updated: May 14,2024

1. Install "kexec-tools" package

Please follow the step by step instructions below to install kexec-tools on openSUSE Leap


    
        
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                sudo zypper refresh
            
                    
    
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                sudo zypper install
            
                        
                kexec-tools
            
                    
    
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2. Uninstall "kexec-tools" package

This is a short guide on how to uninstall kexec-tools on openSUSE Leap:


    
        
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                sudo zypper remove
            
                        
                kexec-tools
            
                    
    
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3. Information about the kexec-tools package on openSUSE Leap

Information for package kexec-tools:
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Repository : Main Repository
Name : kexec-tools
Version : 2.0.20-150500.18.3
Arch : x86_64
Vendor : SUSE LLC
Installed Size : 304.6 KiB
Installed : No
Status : not installed
Source package : kexec-tools-2.0.20-150500.18.3.src
Summary : Tools for loading replacement kernels into memory
Description :
Kexec is a user space utility for loading another kernel and asking the
currently running kernel to do something with it. A currently running
kernel may be asked to start the loaded kernel on reboot, or to start
the loaded kernel after it panics.