HTTPBoot
A network boot method that retrieves boot resources using HTTP or HTTPS instead of TFTP. DHCP options identify client architecture and provide a boot URI or discovery information.
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Search all termsProvisioning
6 definitions associated with Provisioning.
Next-server
A DHCP or BOOTP field or configuration identifying the server from which a client should obtain boot resources. It is commonly paired with a boot filename or URL.
Option 93
The Client System Architecture Type option, used by PXE and network boot systems to select a boot program appropriate for BIOS, UEFI, x86, ARM, and other architectures.
PXE
Preboot Execution Environment, a framework that uses DHCP and a boot transfer protocol to start a system from the network. DHCP identifies architecture, boot server, and boot file or menu information.
TFTP
Trivial File Transfer Protocol, a simple UDP-based file transfer protocol traditionally used for PXE boot, device configuration, and firmware. It lacks strong security and should be constrained to trusted networks.
URL boot
Network boot in which firmware retrieves a boot image or configuration from an HTTP or HTTPS URL. DHCP or Router Advertisement options may supply the URI.