Linux distributions commonly store bootable kernel artifacts under /boot, but UEFI and Boot Loader Specification layouts can also place artifacts on an EFI System Partition or extended boot partition mounted at paths such as /boot, /boot/efi, or /efi. Inspect mounts and loader configuration rather than assuming one universal path.
Kernel · Lesson 5
Kernel Location
Learn where distributions place kernel images, initramfs files, configuration, symbols, and versioned modules.