How to Install Kernel 5.16 From Source on CentOS 8.x/Stream-8

Building

6. 6. Building Kernel

   Next to Build CentOS Custom Linux Kernel
   Make it with:

   sudo make clean

   And then:

   sudo make rpm-pkg

   When prompted if uncertain then simply follow to hit Enter until the end.

   

   Then think to other task to follow because the process will take about a couple of Hours…
   Last, to check the builded Images play:

   sudo ls /root/rpmbuild/RPMS/x86_64/ | grep kernel