Hostilla.pl IT glossary
What is Kernel?
Kernel is a developer or administration concept used when building and maintaining web applications.
Definition
Kernel is a developer or administration concept used when building and maintaining web applications.
What does it mean in practice?
For web applications, Kernel can affect performance, compatibility, caching, data storage and migration planning.
A practical Hostilla.pl example
When maintaining a website, describe the expected result first and record the current configuration. Kernel can then be checked against application requirements, hosting limits, logs and a rollback plan.
What should you check?
- the account, domain and expected result
- software versions and required dependencies
- a current backup or reversible change plan
- logs and a repeatable verification after the change