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makedumpfile

A tool to generate smaller dumpfiles from kdump memory dumps

  • cli-tool
  • COMMAND-LINE
  • CRASH-DUMPS
  • DIAGNOSTICS
  • Launchable
  • Runs in terminal
official+codex · reviewed · May 28, 2026 description in en

Description

A command-line tool for reducing kdump memory dumps into smaller dump files that are easier to store, transfer, and analyze.

It is crash diagnostics tooling for administrators. Use it after kernel crashes or in support workflows, and handle dump files carefully because they can contain sensitive memory data.

How to run

makedumpfile

Commands: makedumpfile

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