How to uninstall a kernel on a RHEL 8/9/10 system?

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Issue

  • How do I uninstall a specific kernel version on a RHEL 8, 9, or 10 system?
  • How do I remove a specific kernel version on a RHEL 8, 9, or 10 system?
  • What is the command to delete a specific kernel?
  • I have too many kernels installed; how do I remove an old one?

Environment

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8

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