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www.iozone.com.my IDS…IOzone diskless solutions run on LINUX server with latest 64bit Intel technology, ideal for Cyber Café , Schools , Education Institutions, Training Centers and Offices . Advantages of diskless nodes can include lower production cost, lower running costs, quieter operation, and manageability advantages (for example, centrally-managed software installation). In many universities and in some large organizations, PCs are used in a similar configuration, with some or all applications stored remotely but executed locally—again, for manageability reasons. However, these are not diskless nodes if they still boot from a local hard drive. The use of central disk storage also makes more efficient use of disk storage. This can cut storage costs, freeing up capital to invest in more reliable, modern storage technologies.
I have pc running windows xp and another older pc with windows 98 on a bad hd. I would like to disable the hd and run the old pc as a diskless workstation. Everything on the net involves linux, windows server, etc. Is it possible to use my current resources to accomplish this? Does anyone have a step by step guide on how to accomplish.
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My dead PC has Windows 98 on the dead HD. It does have a Network booting option in the BIOS (LAN, C, D,). It has network card but I’m unsure if it is bootable. I really appreciate all the help and will review the links. I was trying to avoid Linux, because I’m unfamiliar with it, but it looks like I’m going to have to learn it.