# How to Manage a Droplet's Kernel – DigitalOcean Documentation

> Upgrade a Droplet's internal kernel version, boot into a specific non-default version, or use the DigitalOcean GrubLoader kernel to convert legacy Droplets from external to internal kernel management.
- [How to Switch to Internal Kernel Management with the DigitalOcean GrubLoader Kernel](https://docs.digitalocean.com/products/droplets/how-to/kernel/grubloader/index.html.md): Use the DigitalOcean GrubLoader kernel to allow a legacy Droplet with external kernel management to use internally-managed kernels.
- [How to Upgrade to the Latest Kernel](https://docs.digitalocean.com/products/droplets/how-to/kernel/upgrade/index.html.md): Upgrade a Droplet's internal kernel to the latest supported version.
- [How to Boot into a Specific Kernel Version](https://docs.digitalocean.com/products/droplets/how-to/kernel/use-non-default/index.html.md): Modify your Droplet to boot into a specific, non-default kernel version.