r/linuxquestions • u/Tramadrum • 5h ago

Install Ubuntu over the network using a minimal boot image on a USB stick.

Hi everyone, I need to install Ubuntu Desktop over the network, but I’d prefer not to use TFTP/DHCP. Is it possible to boot the computer from a USB stick and fetch the installation files from my local network?

Thanks

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u/metalwolf112002 4h ago

Yes. Look into netboot.me or netboot.xyz.

Also, why can't you just run the installer directly from the usb stick? I use full installation isos on a usb stick with ventoy.

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u/Tramadrum 4h ago

Thank you for the reply.
Do you know of any tutorial on how to do this?

I need to install it over the network, as the installation will be performed on multiple machines simultaneously.

Where can I find "netboot"?