Method and system for booting of a target device in a network environment based on a provided administrator topology GUI

摘要

A method of managing booting of a plurality of target devices in communication with a network is provided. A server in communication with the plurality of target devices receives a request from at least one target device in a pre-boot stage. A current boot category is assigned to the target device, the current boot category based on the pre-boot stage of the target device. A current boot list of target devices with corresponding current boot categories is generated. Systems and methods of using the present invention are also provided.