Switching boot loader to GRUB2

Switching boot loader to GRUB2

Applies to:

Cryptshare Appliance with openSUSE 42.3

Symptom:

After the OS update the appliance cannot start and goes into a reboot loop

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Cause:

During the previous OS upgrade the switching of boot loader from GRUB to GRUB2 has been performed incomplete

Solution:

Please follow the steps below to complete the switching to GRUB2:

1. log in as root on your appliance

2. run the command yast2 to start YaST Control Center

3. navigate to System → Boot Loader and press Enter

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4. select Use on the next screen

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5. press F10 to start the installation of GRUB2

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6. press Enter to install the needed package

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7. press F9 to finish

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