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What is PXE?

Preboot Execution Environment (PXE) is a standardized client-server environment that allows computers to boot and load an operating system or other executable environment over a network. It's commonly used for remote OS installation, system recovery, and diskless workstations.

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What other technologies are related to PXE?

PXE Competitor Technologies

Norton Ghostcast

Norton Ghostcast is a disk imaging and deployment solution, providing an alternative to PXE for OS and software distribution.

mentioned alongside PXE in 100% (64) of relevant job posts

GRUB/LILO

GRUB/LILO are bootloaders that reside on local storage. They handle the booting of an operating system locally as opposed to booting from the network, hence a competitor.

mentioned alongside PXE in 28% (92) of relevant job posts

WDS

Windows Deployment Services (WDS) is a Microsoft technology that uses PXE, but also includes other features, essentially providing a full OS deployment solution that competes with a bare PXE implementation coupled with other tools.

mentioned alongside PXE in 10% (252) of relevant job posts

MDT

Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT) is a comprehensive OS deployment solution that can use PXE, but also includes other features, essentially competing with a bare PXE implementation coupled with other tools.

mentioned alongside PXE in 4% (183) of relevant job posts

SCCM

System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) is a comprehensive management solution including OS deployment and thus a competitor.

mentioned alongside PXE in 1% (515) of relevant job posts

PXE Complementary Technologies

Kickstart

Kickstart is an automated installation method for Red Hat-based systems that can be initiated via PXE to streamline OS deployment.

mentioned alongside PXE in 16% (316) of relevant job posts

L2/L3 technologies

PXE relies on L2/L3 network protocols (e.g., Ethernet, IP, UDP) to communicate between the client and server during the boot process.

mentioned alongside PXE in 53% (51) of relevant job posts

IPMI

IPMI allows for remote management of servers, including power control and BIOS configuration, which can be used in conjunction with PXE for remote OS deployment and management.

mentioned alongside PXE in 8% (198) of relevant job posts