What Happens During a Custom JumpStart Installation

Figure 8-1 describes what happens after you boot a workstation to perform a custom JumpStart installation.

Figure 8-1 What Happens During a Custom JumpStart Installation

The following figure shows an example of how a custom JumpStart installation works on a standalone, non-networked workstation using the workstation's diskette drive.

Figure 8-2 How a Custom JumpStart Installation Works: Non-Networked Example

Networked Custom JumpStart Installation

A networked custom JumpStart installation can install multiple workstations with different profiles from from a single server. For example, the JumpStart directory on the server can install workstations in the Engineering group differently from workstations in the Marketing group by using different profiles for machines in those groups. A profile can also be set up for individual workstations, such as Alison's workstation or Pete's workstation.