Is it required to upgrade kernel-headers and kernel-devel package while upgrading kernel?

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Issue

  • What is the purpose/use of the kernel-headers and kernel-devel packages?
  • Is it necessary to upgrade these packages along with the kernel upgrade?

Environment

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux, all versions

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