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2.2.33 Setting the serial console in an HV guest

To set the serial console in an HV guest, use following parameters in the guest:

  • Add the following parameters to the kernel boot line in the /etc/grub.conf file:

    console=tty0 console=ttyS0,57600n8

  • Add the following line to the /etc/securetty file:

    ttyS0