Rex::Commands::Kernel - Load/Unload Kernel Modules
With this module you can load and unload kernel modules.
Version <= 1.0: All these functions will not be reported.
All these functions are not idempotent.
kmod load => "ipmi_si"; kmod unload => "ipmi_si";
This function loads or unloads a kernel module.
task "load", sub { kmod load => "ipmi_si"; }; task "unload", sub { kmod unload => "ipmi_si"; };
If you're using NetBSD or OpenBSD you have to specify the complete path and, if needed the entry function.
task "load", sub { kmod load => "/usr/lkm/ntfs.o"; kmod load => "/path/to/module.o", entry => "entry_function"; };
To install Rex, copy and paste the appropriate command in to your terminal.
cpanm
cpanm Rex
CPAN shell
perl -MCPAN -e shell install Rex
For more information on module installation, please visit the detailed CPAN module installation guide.