Oracle Linux: Kernel Install/Upgrade Fails: "dracut module network-legacy cannot be found or installed" (Doc ID 2829407.1)

Last updated on JANUARY 19, 2022

Applies to:

Linux OS - Version Oracle Linux 8.4 with Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel [5.4.17] and later
Linux x86-64

Attempting to install a new kernel on Oracle Linux 8 fails with the following error:

Attempted installation of a new kernel or manually running the dracut utility to generate a new initramfs image file.

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