There is a lot online - basically its optional and needed just in case (!) and should be versioned like its matching kernel and initrd.
BillK one of many refs: https://stackoverflow.com/questions/28936630/what-is-the-need-of-having-both-system-map-file-and-proc-kallsyms On 1/7/21 2:59 pm, Dale wrote: > Howdy, > > The subject line pretty much describes this. How does one manage the > system.map file in /boot? Is it needed? Should it be updated with each > kernel? I tend to keep 2 to 3 kernels installed. I tend to keep 2 that > I know are stable and one testing. After a while, I may remove the > oldest one and only have two, just in case. Should I version the > system.map file the same as kernels? Does just one with no version get > the job done? Update the file with each kernel upgrade or install one > and done? > > While at it, what does it even do? If it needs it, it doesn't matter > but just curious. > > Thanks for any tips on this. > > Dale > > :-) :-) >
