What log files should I gather to troubleshoot a kickstart or manual installation issue with Anaconda?

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Issue

  • What log files will be helpful to look at when Anaconda fails in some way or another?
  • How do I gather log files from the installation environment?
  • Why is anaconda failing to install with a message about being unable to find certain items?
  • How can I debug an Anaconda issue?

Environment

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5

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