What Is a Pixie Server?
In Computing, the Preboot eXecution Environment (Pxe, Most Often Pronounced as Pixie) Specification Describes a Standardized Client-Server Environment That...
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Also question is, what is pixie boot mean?
Short for Pre-Boot Execution Environment. Pronounced pixie, PXE is one of the components of Intel's WfM specification. It allows a workstation to boot from a server on a network prior to booting the operating system on the local hard drive. PXE is a mandatory element of the WfM specification.
Furthermore, what is PXE boot used for? The Preboot Execution Environment (PXE) is an industry standard client/server interface that allows networked computers that are not yet loaded with an operating system to be configured and booted remotely by an administrator.
Keeping this in consideration, how does pixie boot work?
PXE Boot Process
- The device sends out a DHCP broadcast and states that it needs to PXE boot (you've often initiated this request by hitting F12 on the device as it starts up)
- The DHCP server picks up this broadcast and replies with a suggested IP address to use.
- The device then replies to the server and uses the provided address.
Does PXE boot require DHCP?
PXE does not come with a dedicated boot protocol. It is simply DHCP packets extended with additional DHCP options. It will only respond if it gets a DHCP offer including option 60 which means: I am PXE capable and able to send out boot server and boot file information.
