Grub Error 15

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Environment

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 9
Service Pack 3

Situation

While running YOU to get updates a memory error occured. After rebooting the server Grub is reporting an ERROR 15.

Resolution

The patches installed a new kernel and the initrd was not updated properly. After running mkinitrd the server booted normally.

Additional Information

To run mkinitrd:

1 - Boot off of CD 1

2 - Choose Install and accept all agreements and language prompts

3 - Choose Boot Installed System

4 - Login as root

5 - At a command prompt run "mkinitrd"

6 - Reboot

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