---
title: initialRamdiskURL
framework: virtualization
role: symbol
role_heading: Instance Property
path: virtualization/vzlinuxbootloader/initialramdiskurl
---

# initialRamdiskURL

The location of an optional RAM disk, which the boot loader maps into memory before it boots the Linux kernel.

## Declaration

```swift
var initialRamdiskURL: URL? { get set }
```

## Discussion

Discussion The default value of this property is nil. If you want specific files to be available when your Linux kernel boots, provide a URL to a valid RAM disk file in this property.

## See Also

### Configuring the boot parameters

- [commandLine](virtualization/vzlinuxbootloader/commandline.md)