What is NetBoot image?

What is NetBoot image?

NetBoot Image: A network-based operating system you start your Mac with rather than using an operating system installed on a local hard drive. NetRestore Image: A network-based image that wipes your Mac’s hard drive and replaces it with the contents of the network image.

What is NetBoot used for in Macos?

With NetBoot enabled, a client computer looks to the server for a NetBoot startup disk. You can set computers to start up from a specific NetBoot image by changing the Startup Disk preference in Mac OS X or the Startup Disk control panel in Mac OS 9.

What is a Linux NetBoot?

From ArchWiki. Netboot images are small (< 1 MiB) images that can be used to download the latest Arch Linux release on the fly upon system boot. It is unnecessary to update the netboot image, the newest release will be available automatically.

Can you PXE boot a Mac?

MACs do not use “exactly” PXE; they use a similar environment called Boot Server Discovery Protocol (BSDP). The OS X Server includes a system tool called NetBoot. A NetBoot client uses BSDP to dynamically acquire resources that enable it to boot a suitable operating system.

How do you restore Internet on a Mac?

Immediately press and hold one of the following key combinations until you see the startup screen:

1. Command-R: Start up from the built-in macOS Recovery System.
2. Option-Command-R: Start up from macOS Recovery over the internet.
3. Option-Shift-Command-R: Start up from macOS Recovery over the internet.

How do I safe boot my Mac?

Start the system in Safe Boot mode

1. Restart the Macintosh. Press and hold the Shift key immediately after you hear the startup tone.
2. Release the Shift key when the Apple logo appears. Safe Boot appears on the Mac OS X startup screen.

Can you PXE boot Linux?

You are expected to have at least two computers in your network, and the client will need a NIC and a BIOS capable of using PXE. We will guide you from beginning to end, but some basic networking and Linux configuration knowledge, plus the use of an editor of your choice are required.

How do I image a computer using a NetBoot image?

To image computers by using a NetBoot image, you need: A NetBoot server. The server can be one of the following: A server with OS X Server installed and access to OS X Server’s NetInstall service (recommended) It is recommended but not required that the server be a dedicated NetBoot server. A tool for creating NetBoot images.

What do I need to install NetBoot on my computer?

The “host” computer is the computer on which you plan to create the NetBoot image. A gigabit network switch is recommended but not required. Network cables (one for the server and one for each computer) A Thunderbolt to Ethernet or USB to Ethernet adapter for computers that do not have built-in Ethernet ports

How many NetBoot images do I need to create?

The number and type of NetBoot images you create depends on the OS X models in your environment. Typically, a NetBoot image must be created on hardware that matches the target computer.

Does NetBoot support all OS X models?

Additionally, each OS X model supports a different range of OS X versions, so you need to make sure that the version in the NetBoot image is supported on the target hardware. To start, create an advanced search that lets you view the OS X models in your environment.