Document link: 

https://docs.redhat.com/en/documentation/red_hat_enterprise_linux/9/html/9.5_release_notes/known-issues#known-issues-rhel-in-cloud-environments 

Section number and name:

11.18. RHEL in cloud environments

Cloning or restoring RHEL 9 virtual machines that use LVM on Nutanix AHV causes non-root partitions to disappear

Describe the issue:

The current documentation for Cloning or restoring RHEL 9 virtual machines that use LVM on Nutanix AHV causes non-root partitions to disappear instructs users to uncomment use_devicesfile = 0 in /etc/lvm/lvm.conf before cloning or snapshotting.

However, the documented steps omit the required initramfs regeneration. Without regenerating initramfs after modifying lvm.conf, the change does not take effect at boot, and restored/cloned VMs may still fail to boot and enter emergency mode.

Suggestions for improvement:

Documentation should include an explicit step to regenerate initramfs after editing lvm.conf.

Proposed fix:
Update the preventive steps section to read:

1. Uncomment and change value use_devicesfile = 0 in /etc/lvm/lvm.conf.

2. Regenerate initramfs: https://access.redhat.com/solutions/1958 

     Take backup
      # cp /boot/initramfs-<kernelVersion>.img /boot/initramfs-<kernelVersion>.img.bak
     Build Initramfs
       # dracut -f /boot/initramfs-<kernelVersion>.img  <kernelVersion>
IMPORTANT NOTE: Replace <kernelVersion> with the full version of the kernel you wish to rebuild.

3. Reboot the VM to verify successful boot.

4. Proceed with cloning or snapshot creation.