Installing OpenBSD using PXE (Preboot Execution Environment) involves the following steps:
- Setting up a PXE server: You need to set up a PXE server that will host the OpenBSD installation files and provide them to the client system during the boot process. The PXE server can be a standalone system or a virtual machine.
- Configuring the DHCP server: The DHCP server is responsible for assigning IP addresses to the client systems and providing information about the location of the PXE server. You need to configure the DHCP server to provide the client system with the IP address of the PXE server and the location of the boot file.
- Creating the OpenBSD installation files: The OpenBSD installation files include the boot loader, the kernel, and the file system images. You can create these files using the OpenBSD installer or by downloading them from the OpenBSD website.
- Configuring the PXE server: You need to copy the OpenBSD installation files to the PXE server and configure the PXE server to provide these files to the client system during the boot process.
- Booting the client system: You need to configure the client system to boot from the network and initiate the PXE boot process.
- Installing OpenBSD: Once the client system has successfully booted from the network, it will connect to the PXE server and start the OpenBSD installation process. You can follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
Note: The specific steps and commands for setting up a PXE server, configuring the DHCP server, and installing OpenBSD may vary depending on the PXE server software and the DHCP server you are using. Please consult the documentation for your specific PXE server software and DHCP server for more information.