Failed to run makedumprd "No module vsock found for kernel <version>, aborting" why ?.

Solution Verified - Updated -

Issue

  • Start of kdump service fails with error:

    failed to run makedumprd
    No module vsock found for kernel <version>, aborting
    

Environment

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 6
  • VMware

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