Enabling the Preboot Execution Environment service point

The Preboot Execution Environment (PXE) service point is a site system role that initiates operating system installations from computers that have a network interface card configured to allow PXE boot requests.

About this task

The service point is required when deploying an operating system using PXE boot requests.

Procedure

1. Start Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager.
2. From the Configuration Manager console, click the Administration tab, then select Overview > Site Configuration > Servers and Site System Roles.
3. Double-click the Distribution point, and select the PXE tab.
   Figure 1. Enable PXE role
   
   
4. Select the Enable PXE support for clients check box, and select Allow this distribution point to respond to incoming PXE requests.
5. Click OK.