Kernel Backport Automation

Speaker: Jarod Wilson

Room: CC 235

Time: Sat 2:00 pm – 2:30 pm

Format: Lecture (30 Min + Q&A)

Difficulty: Introductory / Some experience required

Track: Security / Privacy

Additional Tags: Development & Dev Tools, OSS Distributions

Presenter Location: In-person

Experience: umpteenth time speaking

At: anywhere

Description:

This session provides a look into the automated tooling running in Red Hat’s infrastructure for backporting upstream kernel changes into the Red Hat Enterprise Linux and CentOS Stream kernels. Attendees will gain insight into how Red Hat manages the complex and continuous process of integrating upstream improvements while maintaining stability and long‑term support requirements.

Target Audience:

People using RHEL, CentOS, and derivatives