Network Boot Disk (ms-dos)

I have been working on a similar problem. Here is what I have done so far:
1) create the ms-dos bootable floppy by going to ms-dos, then using the command format /s a:
2) go to your server (I used NT but 2000 probably has something similar) and go to programs, administrative tools, network client administrator
3a) If you're starting from scratch to connect the pc to the network and install the os, then choose make network installation startup disk and click continue
or 3b) If you've already got the os on your pc then select make installation disk set
4) select use existing shared directory and enter the appropriate information and proceed as directed
Once the disk(s) is created you should be able to boot with that disk on your pc and it should connect to the network automatically. The part I am hazy on is getting the right NIC drivers. You will be given a drop down list of several from which to choose. I'm not sure what you do if yours is not listed, which is my current problem. I hope this helps.

I have been working on a similar problem. Here is what I have done so far:
1) create the ms-dos bootable floppy by going to ms-dos, then using the command format /s a:
2) go to your server (I used NT but 2000 probably has something similar) and go to programs, administrative tools, network client administrator
3a) If you're starting from scratch to connect the pc to the network and install the os, then choose make network installation startup disk and click continue
or 3b) If you've already got the os on your pc then select make installation disk set
4) select use existing shared directory and enter the appropriate information and proceed as directed
Once the disk(s) is created you should be able to boot with that disk on your pc and it should connect to the network automatically. The part I am hazy on is getting the right NIC drivers. You will be given a drop down list of several from which to choose. I'm not sure what you do if yours is not listed, which is my current problem. I hope this helps.

first create the MSClient disks, it locate on NT server CD "client\msclient\disks, then install it on a PC, make sure choose the right NIC drive, if the NIC is not on the list choose closest one and the edit the system.ini files and protocol.ini files later to correct the problem.
then make bootable floppy and copy NET folder, config,sys cpqidecd.sys, smartdrv.exe drvspace.bin, io.sy and other files you think you need to make Network bootbale disk.

try this site..

www.bootdisk.com

I was looking for exactly the same thing myself!

Alternatively, email me and I'll send back the disk I created.

Hope this helps!

If you are still tackling this problem, perhaps you should consider calling your local super-hero.

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