Network __link__ — Install Windows Over
#!ipxe kernel http://192.168.1.10/winpe/bootmgr initrd http://192.168.1.10/winpe/boot.wim boot This method allows after initial setup, ideal for computer labs or corporate environments. For small scale (2-5 PCs), a USB drive is simpler – but network install shines when doing 10+ machines simultaneously.
port=0 dhcp-range=192.168.1.100,192.168.1.200,12h dhcp-boot=pxelinux.0 enable-tftp tftp-root=/srv/tftp pxe-service=x86PC,"PXE Windows Boot",pxelinux mkdir -p /srv/tftp/pxelinux.cfg cp /usr/lib/syslinux/modules/bios/* /srv/tftp/ cp /usr/lib/SYSLINUX.EFI/efi64/* /srv/tftp/ # for UEFI Step 4: Add Windows PE Mount Windows ISO and copy: install windows over network
# dnsmasq.conf addition dhcp-boot=http://192.168.1.10/boot.ipxe Then serve boot.ipxe : "PXE Windows Boot"
cp /mnt/sources/boot.wim /srv/tftp/ cp /mnt/boot/boot.sdi /srv/tftp/ File /srv/tftp/pxelinux.cfg/default : install windows over network
