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Commands Reference, Volume 2


genkex Command

Purpose

The genkex command extracts the list of kernel extensions currently loaded onto the system and displays the address, size, and path name for each kernel extension in the list.

Syntax

genkex

Description

For kernel extensions loaded onto the system, the kernel maintains a linked list consisting of data structures called loader entries. A loader entry contains the name of the extension, its starting address, and its size. This information is gathered and reported by the genkex command.

Implementation Specifics

This command is valid only on the POWER-based platform.

Examples

To generate the list of loaded kernel extensions, enter:

genkex

Related Information

The genkld command, genld command.

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