---
title: "init(kernelURL:)"
framework: virtualization
role: symbol
role_heading: Initializer
path: "virtualization/vzlinuxbootloader/init(kernelurl:)"
---

# init(kernelURL:)

Creates a boot loader that launches the Linux kernel at the specified URL.

## Declaration

```swift
init(kernelURL: URL)
```

## Parameters

- `kernelURL`: The location of a Linux kernel on the local file system.

## Return Value

Return Value A boot loader object for the specified Linux kernel.