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Kernelaktualisierung

kernel update

noun KER-nel-ak-too-a-li-ZEE-rung Rare
Communication Technology

Origin: from English 'kernel' + German Aktualisierung

Usage Note

Kernelaktualisierung is an update to the core of an operating system (Kernel), often carrying security patches or hardware support improvements. On Linux, a Kernelaktualisierung usually requires a reboot to take effect.

Examples

"Nach der Kernelaktualisierung musste der Server neu gestartet werden."

Natural Translation

After the kernel update the server had to be restarted.

Literal Translation

After the kernel-update the server had to be newly started.

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