Unexpected Virtual Machine reboot after livemigration completion.

Solution Verified - Updated

Environment

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.6
    • Source host kernel version 4.18.0-372.19.1 or below.
    • Destination host kernel version 4.18.0-372.26.1 or upper.
  • RHV 4.4 SP1
    • Source host running Hypervisor Image for RHV 4.4.z Service Pack 1 batch#1 or below.
    • Destination host running Hypervisor Image for RHV 4.4.z Service Pack 1 batch#2 or upper.
  • Intel and AMD CPUs

Issue

  • Virtual machine reboots after a livemigration completion.
  • It is not possible to upgrade the hosts from the indicated source versions without disruption of the virtual machines.

Resolution

  • Upgrade the RHEL Linux kernel to release 4.18.0-372.95.1 (https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:1188) or upper.

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