Kickstart installation hangs at "Performing post-install scripts" and does not reboot.

Solution Verified - Updated -

Issue

  • After executing %post script in kickstart, installer stuck at Performing post-install scripts and never presents the Reboot button for completion.
  • Adding reboot command in kickstart fails to reboot the system.

Environment

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.5

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