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I have a cluster of systems(somewhat like Beowulf configuration). I have to install windows(XP x64 is preferable) and Linux(Debian or Ubuntu) as dual-boot system on each of 30 computer. Now I want to remotely boot or reboot systems into a specific OS. I know I can change grub configuration of each node to set default OS in next boot; but I prefer a more automated way than remotely edit grub configuration of each computer and then restart them.

Is there a way or a program that can manage boot process remotely(something just like WakeOnLan system) and support both windows and linux and replace grub? or any other automated method!

mohammadh montazeri
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Boot them all via PXE. On you PXE server configure a bootloader that loads the preferred OS.

Zoredache
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  • thanks but can you help me find an instruction to do that? can I boot some nodes in windows and some linux with a PXE server? – mohammadh montazeri Jan 29 '14 at 20:35
  • Well the idea is that you just chainload to an an OS installed on the machine. I have added a couple links to specific details for pxelinux. If you use a different pxe bootloader you are one your own. – Zoredache Jan 29 '14 at 22:58