How do I configure RHEL to automatically reboot after a kernel panic?

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Issue

  • When you experience a kernel panic, the system hangs and is inaccessable.
  • You want the system to automatically reboot after a timed delay when the kernel panics.

Environment

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4, 5, and 6

Resolution

  • To enable automatic reboots after a kernel panic, edit the /etc/sysctl.c...

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