openBMC开发中配置kernel后报错too large

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It shows as follow:

using linux-kernel default .config can compile well, but I want to add nfs support and some other drivers, after do sth in menuconfig, compile obmc-phosphor-image,it shows the error,how to deal with it?? I need your help!!!

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Answer 1

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To add NFS support and other drivers to the Linux kernel configuration and resolve any compilation errors, you can follow these steps:

1. First, make sure you have the necessary development tools and dependencies installed on your system. This includes gcc, make, and the headers for your kernel version.
2. Enter the Linux kernel source directory and run make menuconfig to configure the kernel. Navigate to the desired options under "File systems" for NFS support and "Device drivers" for additional drivers.
3. After selecting the required options, save your configuration and exit the menuconfig interface.
4. Run the following commands to compile the kernel image:

make
make modules_install

1. If you encounter any errors during compilation, carefully read the error messages to identify the issue. Common errors may include missing dependencies or incompatible configurations.
2. Resolve any compilation errors by installing missing dependencies, adjusting configurations, or seeking help from the Linux kernel community or forums.
3. Once the compilation is successful, install the new kernel image and reboot your system.
4. Verify that NFS support and the additional drivers are working as expected by testing the functionality. Here is an example of a compilation error when adding NFS support:

ERROR: "rpc_init_wait_queue" [fs/nfs/nfs.ko] undefined!

In this case, the error indicates that the symbol "rpc_init_wait_queue" is undefined. To resolve this error, you may need to enable the necessary kernel configuration options related to RPC services. By following these steps and carefully addressing any compilation errors, you should be able to add NFS support and other drivers to the Linux kernel successfully. Good luck with your kernel customization!