PXE Boot-Server How To

How to build a PXE Server as a helpful Tool

Debian 11 Server with:

• TFTP Server
• NFS Server
• a ready to use Bootmenue
• some free Tools (Bootmanagers, Debian Installer, Knoppix, ...)
• how to's for non free Tools (Acronis true Image)

1. Install a minimal Debian System and login as root
2. install git:

  apt install -y git

3. clone this Repository:

  cd ~
  git clone https://support.ostrachhelp.de/p_reichart/pxe-bootserver
  cd pxe-bootserver

4. Install needed Packages:

./install-debian-Packages.sh

5. Setup a minimal Confiration:

./configure-debian-system.sh

Now you should have a Server with NFS, TFTP and HTTP Support and a minimal Configuration with PXELINUX and some Demo entries with iPXE