👉 The term refers to a portable executable that bootloads an operating system (OS), typically through a web browser interface or file-like application, allowing users to install software directly from a website.
In detail, 'PXENode' provides support for various web browsers and applications with APIs designed to interact with the Web. This allows developers to write scripts or native code to automate installation of their applications on remote systems (like Linux) through the PXE booting process.
For instance, in CentOS/Ubuntu, you might use PXE to install a web browser like Firefox or Google Chrome without having to download it directly from the Web page. The script used would typically look something like this:
```bash
#!/bin/bash
# Load the required libraries first so we can interact with them
sudo apt-get update
# Install the dependencies for web browsers (in our case, the default ones)
sudo add-apt-repository "deb [arch=amd64] https://odoo/debian/main up"
# Now let's install Firefox or Google Chrome
sudo apt-get install -y firefox google-chrome-stable
# You can now start your web browser and navigate to the site you wish to access.
```
By using PXE, developers don't need to worry about downloading and installing the software themselves. They just need to run a script that installs their application automatically, avoiding any potential issues with file permissions or network connectivity.
This process is especially beneficial for systems where managing multiple applications can be complex due to different user configurations or security policies.
PXE-booting-example-with-URL-style.conf