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1Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2 Configuring Boot From iSCSI (BFi)
Using Intel PRO Network Adapter on
a System That is Configured With
a Local Disk
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Pre-Installation Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Creating the Operating System Boot Image
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Configuring the Host:
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Configuring the PowerVault MD3000i
Storage Array
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Configuring the Intel iSCSI Boot Menu
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Preparing the Host and Operating System
Boot Image
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Method 1—Using Snapshot Virtual Disks
and Virtual Disk Copy (Preferred Method)
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Method 2—Using Virtual Disk Copy
Premium Feature
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Method 3—Using an Imaging Server
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Troubleshooting
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Additional Information
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