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Chapter 3 OS Installation Using ServerStart
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Remote Installation Using a Remote Resource Server
In remote installation using a remote resource server, ServerStart starts up on the target server.
Procedures for starting installation are the same as those in normal installation (preparation, guided, and
expert modes). Once installation started, resources necessary for installation are provided from the
remote resource server. Thus, procedures such as inserting a CR-ROM are not necessary.
3.4.2 System Requirements for Remote Resource/PXE
Servers
Because remote installation is performed via a network, the environment must have at least one
Windows server and a local area network.
In addition, the following environment is required.
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Remote Resource/PXE Server Requirements
Notes on the PXE server
` Check that no other PXE server exists on the same LAN.
` Servers installed with software with the PXE function such as the Microsoft RIS function cannot be
used as a PXE server.
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Checking Server Free Space
Decide a server to use as a remote resource server / PXE server and check it for enough free space for
storing resources.
table: System Requirements for Remote Resource/PXE Servers
PXE server Remote resource server
OS Windows 2000 Server SP2 to 4
Windows Server 2003
Windows 2000 Server
Windows Server 2003
Memory 256MB or more 256MB or more
Operating
environment • DHCP server function (required on the same
network)
• File sharing function (required)
• File sharing function (required)
Target server
Remote resource server
Active ServerStart
and start installation
1) Request resources
Supply resources 2)
- OS
- Service Pack
- Application
etc.