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.con...
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