How to Configure Kdump in Oracle Linux 6.3+ Oracle VM HVM Guests (Doc ID 1580200.1)

Last updated on JUNE 24, 2016

Applies to:

Oracle VM - Version 2.1 and later
Linux OS - Version Oracle Linux 6.3 and later
Linux x86-64
Linux x86

Goal

To configure kdump inside an Oracle Linux 6.3+ HVM guest ( domU ) using the Redhat Compatible Kernel ( RHCK ). This configuration is not supported in earlier Oracle Linux Versions or with the UEK kernel.

Due to addition of the following patch

  

 Requirements:

  • kernel-2.6.32-279.el6.x86_64 until kernel-2.6.32-524.el6.x86_64
  • kexec-tools-2.0.3-3.0.1.el6.x86_64 or later ( remove older versions including /etc/kdump.conf before installing )

 

Solution

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