How to check the default kernel version?

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Environment

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7

Issue

  • How to check the default kernel version?

Resolution

  • Check the default kernel using the grubby command:
# grubby --default-kernel
/boot/vmlinuz-5.14.0-427.33.1.el9_4.x86_64

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