Comprehensive Troubleshooting for Linux Boot Issues

📅 2023-11-07 — Session: Comprehensive Troubleshooting for Linux Boot Issues

🕒 00:15–00:50
🏷️ Labels: Linux, Troubleshooting, Filesystem, Recovery, Ubuntu
📂 Project: Dev
⭐ Priority: MEDIUM

Session Goal

The session focused on troubleshooting various boot issues in Linux systems, particularly Ubuntu, using different recovery techniques and tools.

Key Activities

• High CPU and Disk Usage on Windows: Explored steps for resetting or reinstalling Windows to resolve performance issues.
• Black Screen on Ubuntu Boot: Provided a guide for troubleshooting black screen issues during Ubuntu boot, addressing filesystem errors and disk space.
• Linux Boot Issues: Offered insights on resolving boot issues related to filesystem errors and service start-up failures.
• Recovery Mode in Ubuntu GRUB: Detailed guide on using GRUB recovery mode and running fsck for filesystem repairs.
• Filesystem Recovery with fsck: Step-by-step guide for running fsck and handling errors in Linux systems.
• GRUB Recovery and fsck: Instructions for troubleshooting GRUB recovery menu issues and running fsck via Live USB.
• Live USB for Filesystem Repair: Steps for using a Live USB to execute fsck on Ubuntu.
• Post-fsck Troubleshooting: Outlined steps for addressing issues after running fsck, including disk space checks and log inspections.
• GRUB Boot Issues: Guide for troubleshooting GRUB boot issues and configuration regeneration.
• Boot Issues After Kernel Removal: Checklist for addressing boot issues following kernel removal in Linux.

Achievements

• Compiled comprehensive troubleshooting guides for various Linux boot issues, providing actionable steps and insights.

Pending Tasks

• Further testing of the outlined troubleshooting steps in real-world scenarios to ensure effectiveness.
• Consideration of additional recovery tools and methods for more complex issues.