Setup: Intel® Boot Agent User Guide

Server System Setup

For the Boot Agent software to perform its intended job, there must be a server set up on the same network as the client computer. That server must recognize and respond to the PXE, RPL, or BOOTP boot protocols that are used by the Boot Agent software.

The following topics describe the actions you should take to set up various types of servers to work with the Boot Agent. If you have questions concerning the setup of your server system, contact the manufacturer of your server hardware or your server operating system vendor for assistance.

Windows* 2000 RIS Server Setup

For information about setting up a Windows 2000 RIS server:

Refer to the information located at http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000.
Select Technical Resources on the left-hand channel bar.
Select How it Works.
Click Management, then click Remote Operating System Installation.
Download the document.

Windows Server 2003 RIS Server Setup

For information on setting up a Windows Server 2003 RIS server, go to the Windows Help file and search for "RIS."

The topics that appear in the contents frame provide complete information on setting up a RIS Server.

Red Hat Linux* Server Setup

Consult the Red Hat Web site for information about setting up the Red Hat Linux Server.

Other Server Setup Information

An extensive list of hardware and software manufacturers provide products that support remote boot technology, conforming either to the Wired for Management (WfM) specifications or the PXE/RPL/BOOTP/DHCP protocols. For information about setting up servers, as well as about other remote boot-related products provided by these manufacturers, select Boot-Related Resources.

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