# Server System Setup

| NOTE: When the Boot Agent software is installed as an upgrade for an earlier version boot ROM, the associated server-side software may not be compatible with the updated Boot Agent. Contact your system administrator to determine if any server updates are necessary.

For the Boot Agent software to perform its intended job, there must be a server set up on the same network as the client computer. That server must recognize and respond to the PXE, RPL, or BOOTP boot protocols that are used by the Boot Agent software.

The following topics describe the actions you should take to set up various types of servers to work with the Boot Agent. If you have questions concerning the setup of your server system, contact the manufacturer of your server hardware or your server operating system vendor for assistance. The following sections provide pointers to server setup instructions:

- Windows* 2000 RIS Server Setup

- Linux* Server Setup

- Other Server Setup Information

## Windows* 2000 RIS Server Setup

For information about setting up a Windows 2000 RIS Server:

1. Refer to the information located at <http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000>.

2. Select Technical Resources on the left-hand channel bar.

3. Select How it Works.

4. Under the Management tab, select Remote Operating System Installation.

5. Select Download this document.

## Linux* Server Setup

Consult your Linux* vendor for information about setting up the Linux Server.

## Other Server Setup Information

An extensive list of hardware and software manufacturers provide products that support remote boot technology, conforming either to the Wired for Management (WfM) specifications or the PXE/RPL/BOOTP/DHCP protocols. For information about setting up servers, as well as about other remote boot-related products provided by these manufacturers, select Boot-Related Resources.

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