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Netboot.xyz

Netboot.xyz is an open-source project that enables users to boot and install a wide range of operating systems and utilities over a network using the Preboot Execution Environment (PXE). By leveraging the iPXE project, netboot.xyz provides a unified and user-friendly menu system, allowing for the evaluation, installation, and rescue of various operating systems without the need for physical media.

Key Features:
• Unified Boot Menu: Netboot.xyz offers a centralized menu to boot into numerous operating systems, eliminating the need to download and prepare separate installation media for each OS.
• Support for Multiple Operating Systems: It supports a diverse array of operating systems, including various Linux distributions (e.g., Ubuntu, Fedora, Arch Linux), BSD variants, and utilities like Clonezilla and GParted. (GitHub)
• Network-Based Installation: Utilizing PXE booting, netboot.xyz allows systems to boot and install operating systems directly from the network, streamlining the deployment process, especially in environments with multiple machines. (Netboot.xyz)
• Customization and Self-Hosting: Users can customize and self-host netboot.xyz, tailoring the boot menu and available options to their specific needs. (GitHub)

How It Works:

Netboot.xyz employs iPXE to create a network bootable environment. When a system is configured to boot via PXE, it contacts a DHCP server to obtain network configuration and the location of the boot server. The system then downloads the netboot.xyz bootloader, which presents a menu of available operating systems and utilities. Upon selecting an option, the necessary files are fetched from the internet or a local server, initiating the installation or live session. (Netboot.xyz)

Use Cases:
• System Administrators: Facilitates the deployment and maintenance of operating systems across multiple machines without the need for physical media.
• Home Lab Enthusiasts: Allows for the exploration and testing of various operating systems and tools in a networked environment.
• Rescue and Recovery: Provides access to live environments and utilities for system recovery and troubleshooting.

For more information, including documentation and download links, visit the official netboot.xyz website. (Netboot.xyz)

Additionally, you can explore the project’s source code and contribute via its GitHub repository. (GitHub)