Troubleshooting NetBoot
NetBoot is a fairly straightforward process. If a client does not successfully start up from a NetBoot server, you can troubleshoot the issue by looking into the following areas:
• Check the network. The client must have an IP address obtained through DHCP.
• Check the server logs for bootpd messages, since the underlying process that serves NetBoot is bootpd. These logs can also identify if you mistyped an Ethernet hardware address or selected the wrong type of hardware for a filter.
• Press and hold the Option key as you boot the client, which will indicate whether you have a firmware password configured for the computer. A firmware password requires that a password be entered before any alternate boot sources are used, ...
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