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What is PXE?
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May 17, 2011 2:11AM
PXE (Preboot eXecution Environment) is a method for diskless booting over a network. Using PXE, a computer without a hard drive can boot into an operating system. PXE is also used for installing an operating system onto multiple computers at the same time.
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