Re: kernel panic. Help!

What is the full error message?  Include 3-5 lines above the 
Kernel panic message.  The 'no init found' usually means that
during bootstrap the / filesystem cannot be mounted properly.
The lines above the kernel panic can give context and point
to the real issue.  For example, I had one recently with the
panic and 'no init found' message.  The few lines above were
error messages from the ext3 module including an indication 
that there was an illegal mount option.  The real problem is
a bug (filed with bugzilla) wherein the fstab entry for the
/ filesystem cannot have any arguments other than 'defaults'.
Long winded way to say, the context above the VFS Kernel panic
line will point to the root cause.

- rick warner

On Fri, 7 Mar 2003 [email protected] wrote:

> Trynig to boot server off of disk with bootdisk. Receiving error message:
> Kernel panic: No init found. Try passing init= option to kernel. What
> options is it looking for? Thank you in advance for your help.
> 
> Pat Spatola
> Unix Administrator
> Berkley Technology Services
> 302-439-2006
> [email protected]