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Supported Deployment Mechanisms
The Altiris Deployment Solution has several mechanisms for deploying target servers. All methods use the Altiris Deployment Agent for DOS. Table 5 displays a matrix of supported target servers and the supported deployment mechanisms available for each server.
Preboot eXecution Environment
Target servers can connect to the Deployment Server by performing a Preboot eXecution Environment (PXE) boot and receiving a boot image over the network. The boot image is analogous to a boot diskette. PXE provides the most automated,
All newer ProLiant servers ship with
Table 2: Stand-Up NICs with PXE Support
NIC Model | Minimum Option ROM Version |
NC1020 | N/A |
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NC31231 | N/A |
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NC7170 | 1.2.11 |
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NC77702, 3 | 3.2.2 |
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NC77713 | 6.2.11 |
1You must flash NC3123/Rev. I to enable PXE support. The IBAUTIL.EXE utility that updates the PXE firmware is available in SP23495.exe.
2Only NC7770/Rev. E or later is flash upgradeable. You must move the EPROM WRITE jumper on the board to enable. A firmware update is available in SP24987.exe.
3For
Some servers require a firmware upgrade to use PXE in the Rapid Deployment Pack. Refer to Table 4 for details on required upgrades.
The boot images used by the Altiris PXE Server are
It is possible to
IMPORTANT: HP strongly recommends that you use the default UNDI driver in your PXE boot images.
8 | HP ProLiant Essentials Rapid Deployment |