Posted on 01-08-2013 04:20 PM
I have two Mac Mini OS X servers running OS 10.8.2 (File sharing mainly and NetBoot/NetInstall)
Actually using them as DP (Distribution Points) for JAMF JSS.
Have been using one server as the primary NetBoot/NetInstall server, and it works great. Have our own switch, same subnet. (Have Helper IP, so I can go across subnets, working fine).
I want to enable / utilize the NetBoot/NetInstall services on the second server (backup / fail over), just in case the first server goes down, etc.
Simple test: Turned off the NetBoot/NetInstall services on the first server and turned them on on the second server. Have the .nbi files in NetBootSPO folder and the image is fine showing up with a green dot in NetInstall.
For some reason, this second server will not present the NetBoot/NetInstall services / drives at bootup (Option key).
Even if I plug the client Mac directly into the switch, so it is same subnet.
Thanks,
John K
Posted on 01-08-2013 05:10 PM
Check permissions. also check eth port
Posted on 01-09-2013 09:54 AM
Since these are identical .nbi's, do you have them setup with the proper index numbers? They should both be identical over and above 4096.
Posted on 01-11-2013 06:58 PM
Figured it out. NetBoot, System Image Utility. OS X version builds have to match exactly.