Understanding the intricacies of the Linux boot process and the GRUB bootloader configuration is essential for system administrators, developers, and Linux enthusiasts.
The boot process involves BIOS/UEFI initialization, MBR and bootloader execution, GRUB loading, and kernel initialization.
GRUB serves as the intermediary between the firmware and the loaded operating system, allowing for multi-boot setups and customization.
During the boot process, GRUB loads the kernel into memory, initializes hardware devices, and mounts the root file system with the help of initrd/initramfs.