How to change UUID for /boot on cloned system ?

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Issue

  • After cloning of system, UUID for /boot on cloned system is the same as that of original system.
  • Need process to change UUID on new system for /boot to ensure no problems occur after rebooting.

Environment

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7
  • ext4 , xfs Filesystem

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