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Debian Buster Backports Kernel

Did you know that the Debian Backports repository offers more recent versions of packages than the ones available in the stable release?

Among these options, the Linux kernel takes center stage. Debian buster-backports offers us versions 5.6 and beyond since mid-June 2020. Today, we are going to take a look at the advantages of tapping into Debian Backports for kernel updates.

Before we begin, we have to set up Debian Backports as a repository. This involves creating a file named “backports.list” in “/etc/apt/sources.list.d/” with the following content:

deb http://deb.debian.org/debian/ buster-backports main contrib non-free
deb-src http://deb.debian.org/debian/ buster-backports main contrib non-free


This helps access backported packages.

How to Install the Linux Kernel from Backports

Here, we are going to focus on the “linux-image-amd64” package. Let’s dive into the installation process:

sudo apt update
sudo apt -t buster-backports install linux-image-amd64


This will make sure that our Debian Buster system has the latest kernel. Additionally, it comes with the in-tree WireGuard kernel module and several updated drivers.

With the new kernel in place, it is time to install WireGuard. The package “wireguard” seamlessly integrates with the previously installed “wireguard-modules.” So, we no longer need local module compilation or deal with kernel module signing complexities.

Let’s make it happen:

sudo apt update
sudo apt install wireguard


This simplifies the WireGuard setup and lets us enjoy the benefits of this technology without the hassle of manual configurations. We can also easily update our Kernel with the backports repository.

Let us know in the comments if you need further help with installing the Linux Kernel via the Debian Buster Backports repository.

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Conclusion

In brief, our Support Experts demonstrated how to install Kernel via the Debian Buster Backports Repository.