Reinstalling GRUB Bootloader from the Rescue System
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Environment
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12
Situation
Resolution
- How to Chroot in Rescue Mode
- Make sure /boot is mounted. (mount -a)
- Run: grub2-install <ROOT_DISK>
- /usr/sbin/grub2-mkconfig -o /boot/grub2/grub.cfg
From man grub2-install :
The YaST "bootloader" module uses this full command:
/usr/sbin/grub2-install --target=i386-pc --force --skip-fs-probe <root_disk>
This may be needed in certain scenarios.
Also, using the "yast bootloader" module can help resolve grub issues by running the command list above and by allowing other selections.
Additional caveats:
If the system is UEFI/EFI there is a specific command for that:
/usr/sbin/shim-install --config-file=/boot/grub2/grub.cfg
If there was a grub update error during patching or otherwise,
it should be logged in /var/log/pbl.log.
Additional Information
Disclaimer
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- Document ID:000019909
- Creation Date: 30-Apr-2021
- Modified Date:30-Apr-2021
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- SUSE Linux Enterprise Server
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