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How to configure a PXE server

With Debian & dnsmasq as proxyDHCP

We can use 3 different boot loaders

• Pxelinux
• GRUB
• ipxe

We can even combine them and use one for bios clients and another one for UEFI clients.

Secure boot

The only way to pxe-boot a computer using secure boot is to use grub. Sadly, when using a dhcp-proxy server grub doesn't get all the necessary info. So you must use a proper dhcp server.

Configure a NFS server

Even if it is not mandatory, a NFS server will improve your server. It can be used for booting linux live systems or installing Windows from the net.

How to configure a NFS server

What can I boot with my PXE server

• Linux installers
• Linux live systems
• Windows installer