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2025

Booting Linux Kernel and Root Filesystem over Ethernet with Yocto (TFTP + NFS)

Learn how to boot both the Linux kernel and root filesystem directly over Ethernet using TFTP and NFS. A practical guide for embedded developers using Yocto.

Martin Mitkov —

October 22, 2025

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