How can I run the e2image or dumpe2fs utilities from the rescue environment?

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Issue

  • Some utility programs like e2image and dumpe2fs that may be required while troubleshooting are not normally available while the system is booted into the rescue environment. How do I install these programs?

Environment

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7
  • ext2/3/4 filesystems

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