Oracle Linux: Server is Booting with Old Kernel Instead of New Kernel After Patching "GRUB menu is not showing the latest kernel while booting" (Doc ID 2725761.1)

Last updated on JULY 14, 2023

Applies to:

Linux OS - Version Oracle Linux 7.8 with Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel [4.14.35] and later
Linux x86-64

Symptoms

Server has been installed with new kernel and rebooted but post reboot, server is still booting with old kernel by default.

Old Kernel: 4.14.35-1902.6.6.el7uek.x86_64

New Kernel: 4.14.35-2025.400.9.1.el7uek.x86_64

The following command shows old kernel post reboot of patching.

Cause

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Oracle Linux: Server is Booting with Old Kernel Instead of New Kernel After Patching "GRUB menu is not showing the latest kernel while booting" (Doc ID 2725761.1)

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