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Old 04-18-2012, 04:13 PM   #1
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Question Boot computer through network without PXE?


Is there a way for computers that don't support PXE to boot through the network? I.E a bootloader is installed on the local disk which then scans the network and boots what is dished out?

I'm unsure of what terms to google for :s
 
Old 04-18-2012, 09:44 PM   #2
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Try BOOTP and TFTP
 
Old 04-18-2012, 10:17 PM   #3
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Try THIS website
 
Old 04-18-2012, 11:33 PM   #4
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Thanks guys!
 
Old 04-19-2012, 12:03 AM   #5
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Gpxe and the current model Ipxe are the solution for this. I guess you could go wild and create a custom rom for a board that has a slot but no one does that anymore.

For a test. See www.netboot.me
 
  


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