Oracle Linux: Kernel panic during Boot "VFS: Unable to mount root fs on unknown-block(0,0)" due to "dracutmodules" (Doc ID 2991952.1)

Last updated on DECEMBER 14, 2023

Applies to:

Linux OS - Version Oracle Linux 7.9 and later
Linux x86-64

The machine will fail to boot and display a message similar to:

The kernel must have been installed, updated or its initramfs regenerated with dracut recently.

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