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For a full description of targeting release critical bugs, refer to https://wiki.ubuntu.com/RCBugTargetting

The intention of this handbook is to outline the role of the Ubuntu Kernel Release Manager. For general developer information such as building a kernel, please refer to the the Kernel/Dev area of the wiki.

Role of the Ubuntu Kernel Release Manager

Every release cycle, a member of the Ubuntu kernel team is selected as the Ubuntu Kernel Release Manager. They are responsible for all aspects of the delivery of the Ubuntu kernel for that release. These responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Opening the release
  • Maintaining the release
  • Uploading the kernel package(s)
  • Patch Review
  • Weekly Release Meeting
  • Adding Release Notes
  • UDS Responsibilities
  • Vendor Relationships

Opening the Release

One of the first responsibilities for the Ubuntu Kernel Release Manager is to open and prepare the git tree for the upcoming release. The following wiki outlines the steps for starting this new git tree.

Kernel/Handbook/ReleaseManagement/OpeningRelease

Maintaining the release

An ongoing responsibility of the Ubuntu Kernel Release Manager is to maintain the master git repo and any subsequent branches and/or packages. The following wiki details the general process for maintaining the git repo's.

Kernel/Handbook/ReleaseManagement/MaintainingRelease

Uploading the Ubuntu kernel package(s)

In addition to maintaining the git repo's, the Ubuntu Kernel Release Manager is also responsible for building and uploading the linux kernel package(s). The following wiki describes this process.

Kernel/Handbook/ReleaseManagement/KernelPackaging

Patch Review

Patches are submitted to the Ubuntu kernels via the kernel-team mailing list. We use this list as the primary record of the discussions, acceptance, or rejection, of each patch (see Kernel/FAQ/GeneralMailingList). We use the patchworks patch tracking system to aid in this process http://patchwork.ozlabs.org/project/ubuntu-kernel/list/. See Kernel/Handbook/Patchworks for documentation on how we use patchworks within the team.

Weekly Release Meeting

At some point during the development cycle the Release Team will begin holding weekly IRC release meetings. This meeting takes place on FreeNode in #ubuntu-meeting every Friday at 1500UTC. The Ubuntu Kernel Release Manager is required to attend this meeting as a representative on behalf of the Ubuntu Kernel Team. Detailed information regarding the format of the meeting is outlined in the following wiki.

Kernel/Handbook/ReleaseManagement/ReleaseMeeting

Adding Release Notes

In some cases, a bug cannot be fixed for the release and will merit a release notes entry instead. To note this, use "Also affects project" to add a task on the ubuntu-release-notes project. Please make sure to explicitly nominate against a series, since release note can apply for multiple release. Please make sure the bug has a clear description, and if possible provide some sample text for the release notes. When the note has been added to the Release Notes, the status should be marked as "Fix Released"

For a full description of targeting release critical bugs, refer to https://wiki.ubuntu.com/RCBugTargetting

UDS Responsibilities

The Ubuntu Kernel Release Manager is responsible for the following items at UDS:

  • Kernel Delta Review Blueprint/Spec
  • Ubuntu Kernel Config Review Blueprint/Spec
  • Ubuntu Kernel Version Blueprint/Spec
  • Managing Blueprints/Specs for the entire Ubuntu Kernel Team
  • UDS Kernel Track Scheduling

Detailed information for each of the above is documented at:

Kernel/Handbook/ReleaseManagement/UDS

Vendor Relationships

The Ubuntu Kernel Release Manager will also work with partner vendors to track any feature requests or enablement issues for the upcoming release.

Kernel/Handbook/ReleaseManagement (last edited 2011-04-15 15:06:44 by c-76-105-148-120)