Using a diskless client network topology for disk duplication and configuration

摘要

A system and method for cloning files to a plurality of client systems simultaneously over a network. Client PCs are booted to a server as "diskless clients". Each client then executes configuration scripts that prepare mass storage devices to which the clients are connected for downloading a file or files from the server. Any type of file, including an operating system file or applications code, can be downloaded to the mass storage device. The mass storage device can be rendered bootable, should that be an appropriate action for the files that are downloaded. Configuration and log files are stored on the server for each cloned client.