linux yocto reference kernel maintenance and kernel workflows by Bruce Ashfield

The linuxyocto reference kernel is part of OE core and provides a stable and tested set of targets (simulated and hardware) as part of each release. This talk will discuss why the reference kernel is important (even in an environment of many vendor, board and custom kernels) and what it provides to the project. Additionally, the tooling and workflows that have been developed since the reference was first introduced will be presented. Specific attention will be paid to how both production builds and development, extension of the kernel are supported. How the tooling eases maintenance and security of 6 architectures over 12+ BSPs and multiple releases will be illustrated through examples and workflow descriptions. Finally, Kernel configuration management and auditing will be cove