larry@ogollum.UUCP (Larry Hybl) (07/24/90)
I am investigating diskless pc protocols and standards, to determine which to support, and when, for UNIX servers. We concentrate on NFS and Lan Manager[/X] workgroup environments, both of which will operate on Ethernet and IBM Token-Ring LANs. OSI and TCP/IP transport protocols will be used for both environments; LAN Manager/X will use the IBM NetBEUI transport protocol as well. I am aware of the following diskless PC protocols. Please email if you have additional information, such as the protocols supported by network adapter vendors and diskless PCs vendors. Also, opinions about which protocols make sense for each LAN and/or NOS would be appreciated. For example: - OSF DCE endorses the bootp/tftp, even though they also endorse Lan Man for file and print sharing. Why not the LAN Man/IBM RPL protocols? - How about NFS world? Is there a predominate protocol in use there? If so, is it LAN independent, i.e. is the same boot protocol used for Ethernet and Token-Ring? Diskless PC PROTOCOLS ===================== 1. LAN Man 2.0/IBM Remote Program Load (RPL) 2. Novell Remote Boot Service (is it based on RPL ?) 3. 802.1E SLP (system load protocol) (does anyone implement it yet?) 5.OSF DCE diskless PC protocols (bootp, tftp) 4. SUN diskless workstation protocols (do they use bootp/tftp?) -- Larry Hybl email: larry.hybl@Columbia.NCR.COM NCR Corporation, E&M Columbia VOICE: 632-6282 / (803) 791-6282 3325 Platt Springs Rd. FAX: 632-6998 / (803) 791-6998 West Columbia, S.C. 29169