What’s the safest read-only media for installing Windows 11?
The latest Windows 11 26H2 image is now too large for a dual-layer DVD. I'm looking for installation media that is genuinely read-only because the computers being reinstalled…
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How can I install Kubuntu without a USB drive or CD?
I want to install Kubuntu on my laptop, but I don't have a USB flash drive or a CD/DVD available. Are there safe ways to start the installation…
How can I install Kubuntu without a USB drive or CD?
I want to install Kubuntu on my laptop, but I don't have a USB flash drive or a CD/DVD available. What alternative installation methods could work, and what…
Is MECM still worth using for automated on-prem laptop deployment?
I'm a sysadmin in a mostly on-premises Windows environment, and I'm trying to modernize our laptop deployment process. We currently maintain model-specific Dell and Lenovo images, deploy them…
Windows 11 boots to PXE instead of Windows when Secure Boot is enabled
My system uses UEFI, and Secure Boot worked previously. Now, whenever I enable Secure Boot, the computer skips the normal Windows startup and displays "Start PXE over IPv4."…
Why do Debian provisioning templates work in Foreman while Kickstart templates fail?
I've set up a Foreman server to provision both Hyper-V test virtual machines and bare-metal systems. I'm not using Foreman's compute-resource integration for Hyper-V, since I assumed it…
Windows 11 only boots with Secure Boot disabled on my Lenovo LOQ
My Lenovo LOQ laptop starts with a "Start PXE over IPv6/IPv4" message instead of loading Windows whenever Secure Boot is enabled. Windows Boot Manager already appears first in…
Best Way to Handle PXE Booting Across Multiple SCCM Domains?
In my organization, we manage two separate domains (Domain A and Domain B). We were previously using Windows Deployment Services (WDS) with custom boot images, but we faced…
Trouble Updating BIOS on GIGABYTE Motherboard
Hey everyone, I'm trying to update the BIOS on my GIGABYTE B760 GAMING X motherboard using the Q-Flash feature. However, I keep encountering this message that sends me…
How Can I Install Linux Without a USB Drive?
I'm in a bit of a bind because my USB drive got damaged by water and it's unusable now. I checked the local store, and they don't have…
How Can I Replace My Current Linux System Without Making My Notebook Useless?
I've got a new notebook with a native Linux OS, but I'm really not happy with it. I can't access system files or storage, can't run certain programs,…
How can I install Linux on an old laptop without using a USB stick or CD?
I'm trying to install Linux on my really old LGX12 laptop, which has an Intel Atom N270 processor from the Windows XP days. The BIOS is quite outdated…
Struggling with WDS Login Issues and Credential Errors – Need Help!
Hey everyone! I've recently taken over a network that's configured to use Windows Deployment Services (WDS) on a Windows Server 2019 setup. This network is limited to specific…
How Can I Install Linux Without a USB or DVD?
I'm transitioning from Windows to Linux and I'm not sure how to install it on a separate drive without using a DVD or USB stick. I need guidance…
How Can I Automate Clonezilla for Dual-Boot and Windows Imaging?
Hey everyone! I'm a college student starting my first job as a junior IT analyst, and I'm tasked with formatting over 70 laptops to either a Dual-Boot configuration…
Best USB-C Ethernet Adapter for PXE Booting?
Hey everyone! I'm on the hunt for a USB-C Ethernet adapter that supports gigabit speeds and has PXE boot capabilities. Ideally, I'd love to go with something from…
Looking for Free Open Source Alternatives to PXE Booting
I'm trying to set up PXE booting and want a hassle-free solution. From what I've gathered, I need to extract some info from my system, create new files,…