How to Diskless Boot

 Diskless booting in a network, also known as network booting or network booting, is a process that allows multiple computers to boot and run from a single image stored on a central server. Here are the general steps to set up diskless booting in a network:

1. Prepare a server: You will need a dedicated server that will host the image and act as a boot server. This server should have a large amount of storage and a fast network connection.

2. Install a network boot software: There are several software options available for network booting, such as CCBoot, FlexiHub, Diskless Remote Boot in Linux (DRBL), PCWinBoot, AOMEI PXE Boot, or Windows Deployment Services (WDS)

3. Create an image: Create an image of the operating system and software that you want to use on the network computers. This image should include all necessary drivers, software and configurations.

4. Configure the network boot software: Configure the network boot software on the server and client computers. This may include setting up DHCP and TFTP services, configuring PXE boot options, and specifying the location of the image on the server.

5. Configure the client computers: Configure the client computers to boot from the network. This may involve changing the boot order in the BIOS or UEFI settings, enabling network boot, or configuring PXE boot options.

6. Test the diskless boot: Test the diskless boot by booting one of the client computers from the network. The client computer should boot from the image on the server and be fully functional.

7. Deployment: Once the diskless boot is working, you can deploy the image to the rest of the client computers on the network

It's important to note that the exact steps may vary depending on the specific network boot software you are using, as well as the type of hardware and operating system you are using. Additionally, it's recommended to consult the documentation or support from the specific software you are using.