Initramfs zfs boot

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Overview

Both Debian and Ubuntu fail to boot when there is an arbitrarily more complex zpool than a single vdev that contains the bootfs.

Notes on Boot Process

  • The linux kernel is initially bootstrapped.
  • The compiled-in initramfs is mounted and executed.
    • It mounts the external initramfs; Deletes everything under its own initramfs; Executes the external initramfs /init