Diskless Booting of Raspberry Pi 400 Using Network Protocols

Explore a comprehensive presentation on engineering a network booting solution for Raspberry Pi 400 and other Raspberry Pi devices. Learn how to replace fragile SD card booting with a robust remote network boot process using bootp, tftpboot, and iSCSI root disk connection. Discover the challenges faced and solutions implemented, including keeping kernels and initrd up-to-date after OS upgrades. Gain insights into automating the deployment process with Ansible for quick rollout of multiple RPi 400 units. Delve into central user management techniques using NFS-based home shares and integration with FreeIPA or Active Directory via Samba. Ideal for IT professionals and educators looking to optimize classroom workstations with cost-effective, manageable Raspberry Pi solutions.

Diskless Booting of RPi 400 Using Bootp, tftp, iscsi and NFS - Pascal van Dam, Poortier Management