Error message bootmgr is missing is returned when booting up an RSA Security Analytics 10.4 appliance

Issue

After a re-image on a Security Analytics server and during the process of boot up, the screen displays the error below.

 bootmgr is missing

Cause

This issue occurs when the files of the OS are copied directly to the flash drive instead of using a proper buildstick.

Resolution

Follow the procedure on how to create a proper buildstick thumb drive to re-image an RSA appliance found in the article entitled Instructions for build sticking an RSA Security Analytics appliance using the "SA 10.4.0.2B" image.

Product Details

NetWitness Product Set: NetWitness Platform
NetWitness Product/Service Type: All Nodes
NetWitness Version/Condition: 11.x
Platform: CentOS

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