Description of Problem: Migration of existing file systems to "ext3" failed when upgrading to Red Hat Linux 7.2. Version-Release number of selected component (if applicable): How Reproducible: Every time. Steps to Reproduce: 1. Boot installer from CD or floppy. 2. Fill in the correct details; I'm assuming you know what to do. 3. Select "Upgrade Existing System" when asked for installation type. 4. Enable migration to "ext3" file system for "/" and "/boot". 5. Take the rest of the steps necessary to start installation. Actual Results: Anaconda dump. Expected Results: Installation starts Additional Information: Main board: Super Micro P6DBE Disk: Seagate ST39102LW on Tekram DC-390U2W SCSI adapter. Installation starts if file systems are _not_ marked for migration to ext3.
Created attachment 38023 [details] Anaconda dump
When not marking filesystems for migration, installation of all packages was successful, but I got another crash during boot loader installation. The system subsequently wouln't boot, but I managed to get it up and running by creating /boot/grub/grub.conf, then issuing /sbin/grub-install (after chroot to /mnt/sysimage) in rescue mode. Also not that e.g 'tune2fs -j /dev/sda6' failed with message The filesystem already has a journal. The system started successfully after changing "ext2" to "ext3" in /etc/fstab, then rebooting.
Created attachment 38024 [details] Anaconda dump from boot loader installation
Please attach your /etc/fstab file.
Created attachment 39689 [details] /etc/fstab after "ext2" has been replaced by "ext3" for "/" and "/boot"
Could you attach your original lilo.conf as well?
It's long gone, I'm afraid. There wasn't anything special about it, though; just the default installed by anaconda modified for kernel updates.
Due to the fstsab not having all 6 fields *** This bug has been marked as a duplicate of 56987 ***