Projects

cobbler

Cobbler is a Linux installation server that allows for rapid setup of network installation environments. With a simple series of commands, network installs can be configured for PXE, reinstallations, media-based net-installs, and virtualized installs (supporting Xen, qemu, KVM, and VMware ... [More] Server). Cobbler uses a helper program called 'koan' (which interacts with Cobbler) for reinstallation and virtualization support. Cobbler can also optionally help with managing DHCP, DNS, power, config management, and yum package mirroring infrastructure -- in this regard, it is a more generalized "batteries included" deployment server, rather than just dealing specifically with installations. It has a command line interface, a web interface, and also several API access options. [Less]

Etherboot

Etherboot is a free software package for making boot ROMs for booting Linux and other operating systems on x86, Itanium, Hammer, and Hyperstone machines over a network using Internet protocols, namely DHCP and tftp. Etherboot has not been actively maintained for several years. Users should upgrade to iPXE.

Linux Terminal Server Project (LTSP)

Linux is an excellent environment for deploying diskless thin clients. Whether you are installing a 2nd workstation at home, 50 workstations in a CyberCafe or 500 workstations in a major university or corporation, the LTSP can help you be successful.

The Foreman

Foreman is aimed to be a Single Address For All Machines Life Cycle Management.

iPXE

iPXE is the leading open source network boot firmware. It provides a full PXE implementation enhanced with additional features such as HTTP boot, SAN boot, and a scripting language. You can use iPXE to replace the existing PXE ROM on your network card, or you can chainload into iPXE to obtain ... [More] the features of iPXE without the hassle of reflashing. [Less]

TCOS

Thin client operating system, based on kernel, bins, and libs of Debian (or Ubuntu) distros. Better multimedia performance and simply use storage devices (USB, floppys, etc..) Python+gtk control panel or web mode (PHP+Ajax)

PXElator

Network boot server, with all protocols needed for PXE boot implemented in pure perl. Configuration classes are perl subs, execuited for each IP seen. Stores audit data into MongoDB or CouchDB for reporting.