Booting From the Network, General Problems

The system boots from the network, but from a system other than the specified install server.

Cause:

An /etc/bootparams and perhaps an /etc/ethers entry exist on another system for the client.

Solution:

On the name server, update the /etc/bootparams entry for the system that is being installed. The entry should conform to the following syntax:

install_system root=boot_server:path install=install_server:path

Also, ensure that only one bootparams entry is on the subnet for the install client.

The system does not boot from the network (network installations with DHCP only).

Cause:

The DHCP server is not configured correctly. This error might occur if the system is not configured as an installation client on the DHCP server.

Solution:

In the DHCP manager software, verify that installation options and macros are defined for the client system. For more information, see Preconfiguring System Configuration Information With the DHCP Service (Tasks).