In this step, we will install a new latest kernel from ELRepo repository, kernel version 5.0.11 - the Latest stable version on. #yum repolist Step 4 - Install New CentOS Kernel Version When it’s complete, check all repository enabled on the system, and make sure ELRepo is on the list. #cat /etc/redhat-release #cat /etc/os-release #uname -snr Step 3 - Add ELRepo Repositoryīefore installing the new kernel version, we need to add a new repository - the ELRepo repository.Īdd ELRepo gpg key to the system. Check your CentOS version with commands below. We will use CentOS 7.6 with default kernel 3.10. Step 1 - Update and Upgrade CentOS 7 and install the plugin #yum -y update #yum -y install yum-plugin-fastestmirror Step 2 - Checking the Kernel Version In this manual, we will install the latest stable kernel version 5.0.11. We will use a precompiled kernel from the ELRepo repository. In this tutorial, I will show you how to upgrade the CentOS 7 kernel to the latest version. Update Centos Kernel 3.10 to 5.13 latest.

Latest centos 7 kernel version