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MotadataPXE Utility Installation

The MotadataPXE Utility (MotadataPXE.msi) turns a Windows machine into a MotadataPXE (Preboot Execution Environment) boot server. Target machines contact this server when they boot over the network to receive the boot file that initiates the OS Deployment process.

Prerequisites​

  • Admin access to the Windows machine that will act as your MotadataPXE boot server.

  • The Windows Poller (Poller_V87500.msi) must be installed on the same machine. The Poller is required for the TFTP service in the MotadataPXE package to communicate with ServiceOps. After installing the Poller, confirm that the ServerIp field in appsettings.json is set to the correct IP address of this machine and then restart it. The file is located at:

    C:\Program Files (x86)\Motadata\poller_service\appsettings.json

Installation Steps​

  1. Download MotadataPXE.msi from the Download Links page.

  2. Run the installer on the Windows machine designated as your MotadataPXE boot server. The Setup Wizard welcome screen appears. Click Next.

    Motadata PXE Setup Wizard welcome screen showing Next and Cancel buttons

  3. When the Ready to Install screen appears, click Install.

    Motadata PXE Setup Wizard Ready to Install screen showing Install and Cancel buttons

  4. When the Completing the Motadata PXE Setup Wizard screen appears, click Finish. The TFTP service starts automatically.

    Motadata PXE Setup Wizard completion screen showing the Finish button

  5. Note the IP address of this machine. You need it when configuring DHCP options for MotadataPXE boot.

  6. After installation completes, verify the setup by navigating to C:\Program Files (x86)\Motadata\PXE. The installer creates this folder with all the files and components required for MotadataPXE boot and image capture. Confirm the folder exists and contains the following items:

    Windows Explorer showing the contents of C:Program Files (x86)MotadataPXE after installation

    NameTypePurpose
    bootx64.efiEFI fileThe MotadataPXE boot file served to target machines by the TFTP service. This file must be present for MotadataPXE boot to work. Set the TFTP base directory to this folder so tftpd64.exe can serve it.
    OSDApp.exeApplicationThe Image Creator tool. Run this on the golden machine to capture an OS image. Right-click and select Run as administrator before use.
    tftpd64.exeApplicationThe TFTP server that serves bootx64.efi to MotadataPXE-booting target machines. Must be running as Administrator during every deployment.

Next Steps​