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Oracle Linux: System Boot Fails With Error "Failed to mount /sysroot." (Doc ID 2737620.1)

Last updated on MARCH 24, 2023

Applies to:

Linux OS - Version Oracle Linux 6.10 with Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel [4.1.12] to Oracle Linux 7.9 with Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel [5.4.17] [Release OL6U10 to OL7U9]
Linux x86-64
Linux x86

Symptoms

An Oracle Linux (OL) system (whether physical or virtual) fails to boot and goes to emergency mode with the following error messages:

 

Changes

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Cause

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