Initramfs

Post about creating an initramfs image with Yocto. This image can be used as a base for tasks that can benefit from having a compact rootfs loaded together with the kernel, like having a recovery in SWUpdate.

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• #Qemu
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• #Initramfs

• March 30, 2025
• • Tutorial

Making initramfs image with Yocto

Embedded systems can have different types of persistent (non-volatile) storage, like eMMC, SD card, NOR or NAND flash memory. Each storage type has advantages and disadvantages with regards to the re...