Oracle Linux : OL7 to OL8 upgrade, GRUB Installation Error "grub2-install: error: /usr/lib/grub/i386-pc/modinfo.sh doesn't exist. Please specify --target or —directory" (Doc ID 3073051.1)

Last updated on MARCH 03, 2025

Applies to:

Linux OS - Version Oracle Linux 7.9 with Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel [5.4.17] and later
Linux x86-64

After upgrading Oracle Linux 7 to Oracle Linux 8, the server fails to boot and enters GRUB mode.

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