Why is "BootCurrent" parameter missing in "efibootmgr" command output?

Solution In Progress - Updated -

Issue

  • The efibootmgr command does not show BootCurrent parameter in RHEL running on VMware guest:

    $ efibootmgr 
    BootOrder: 0001,0010,0011
    Boot0001* Red Hat Enterprise Linux
    Boot0010  Setup
    Boot0011  Boot Menu
    

Environment

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.9
  • VMware guest

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