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PXE Last modified: Wednesday, January 02, 2002
Short for Pre-Boot Execution Environment. Pronounced pixie, PXE is one of the components of Intel's WfM specification. It allows a workstation to boot from a server on a network prior to booting the operating system on the local hard drive. A PXE-enabled workstation connects its NIC to the LAN via a jumper, which keeps the workstation connected to the network even when the power is off. Because a network administrator does not have to physically visit the specific workstation and manually boot it, operating systems and other software, such as diagnostic programs, can be loaded onto the device from a server over the network. PXE is a mandatory element of the WfM specification. To be considered compliant, the PXE must be supported by the computer's BIOS and its NIC.		Related Categories Network Management Networks Operating Systems Related Terms BIOS boot jumper local-area network network interface card operating system Wake-on-LAN WfM Shopping PXE Products Compare Products,Prices and Stores Shop by Category: Remote Controls 1 Model Matches Watches 0 Store Offers Musical Instruments 2 Store Offers Building Supplies 9 Store Offers Laptop Accessories 0 Store Offers
Inside Intel's 'Wired for Management' This column from networkcomputing.com explains the different elements of Intel's WfM. Make Your Boots Shine With PXE This column from networkcomputing.com explains how organizations can benefit from PXE.