The professional PXE server for Windows, Linux and toolstar® software
- PXE server can be easily started under Windows, no installation necessary
- Boot DOS, Windows and Linux operating systems on systems with BIOS, EFI and EFI with SecureBoot
- Full support of all toolstar® test, toolstar® shredder and HDClone toolstar® edition products
- Full support for BIOS and UEFI including SecureBoot (the program displays a universal boot menu on all platforms)
- Various settings for the individual boot process (timeout, boot parameters, boot entries, etc.)
- Self-definable boot menu with selection of all set operating systems
- Self-definable IP ranges for individual adaptation to your network
- Including DHCP server to equip networks with PXE boot capability without prior configuration
- Client filter via IP, Mac, System ID, etc.
- Boot from all DOS, Windows and Linux ISOs in legacy mode
- Can be installed as a Windows service and is always ready for use
- Annual license including all updates and Support
Your benefit
By integrating your toolstar® software, Windows software, installation images and much more. In the network, you can easily start and use one of the software products on any device in the company/network.
Areas of application
The bootcast PXE server can be used to set up a central PXE server through which testing, deletion and Windows/Linux deployment can be managed centrally.et
The incoming PC is first tested extensively under load with tests that start automatically and all results are saved and displayed directly. Only then will the qualified technician be deployed to assess and repair. The process: Boot the PC with toolstar®testLX - WALK AWAY - and only touch the PC again when all test results are available!
Due to fully automatic processes, you can audit, test, delete all devices in one operation (with the optional toolstar®shredderLX module) and log the results.
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The most important functions
Windows booten
Boot Windows WIM files as well as ISO files to BIOS, EFI and EFI with SecureBoot systems. DOS is also supported.
Define IP ranges
Specify IP ranges of clients to respect when booting over PXE. For example, you can include the network area of your workshop but exclude your office from the PXE boot.
SecureBoot support
The bootcast bootloader is officially certified by Microsoft and works on all EFI systems with SecureBoot activated without any conversion.
Configuration file
With the bootcast mini file, everything can be easily configured and controlled via a text file.
Linux booten
Boot generic Linux ISO images in BIOS mode and toolstar® as well as HDClone Linux systems additionally via EFI and EFI with SecureBoot.
Individual boot menu
You can create any boot menu that looks the same on all platforms. In addition, a timeout can be defined so that an option is automatically started after X seconds.
Integrated optional DHCP server
With the built-in DHCP server, you can instantly set up a PXE boot server without any network configuration.
Windows-Service
The PXE server can be installed as a Windows service so that it is constantly accessible.
Edition comparison and function overview
Here you will find a direct comparison of all 5 editions. The bootCAST toolbar® Edition is perfect for starting or using in the workshop or small to medium production environments such as equipment manufacturing or refurbishment. The Enterprise Editions are for large to very large environments that require lots of customization and simultaneous launches. We will be happy to advise you directly on the phone at +49 8441 5044 0
| toolstar®-Edition | Enterprise 10/12 | Enterprise 25/12 | Enterprise 50/12 | Enterprise 100/12 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skalierung | ||||||
| Client parallel (client slots) Simultaneous starts of devices |
3 Client-Slots |
10 Client-Slots |
25 Client-Slots |
50 Client-Slots |
100 Client-Slots |
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| Boots per client slot per hour | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | |
| Client boots per year |
Up to 105.000 |
Up to 240.000 |
Up to 600.000 |
Up to 1.200.000 |
Up to 2.400.000 |
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| Number of client sets | 2 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | |
| Number of boot sets | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Number of local network adapters (NICs) | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
| Bootable products | ||||||
| Miray | ||||||
| toolhouse | ||||||
| Windows | ||||||
| Legacy ISO / IMG-Boot | ||||||
| Operating environments | ||||||
| Virtual machine | ||||||
| Windows Client | ||||||
| Windows Server | ||||||
| Operation | ||||||
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Graphical interface (Available soon) |
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| Automation CLI | ||||||
| Windows service | ||||||
| Features | ||||||
| Client filtering | ||||||
| Mac | ||||||
| IP | ||||||
| System-ID | ||||||
| lokale NIC | ||||||
| dynamic filter | ||||||
| external file (client list) | ||||||
| external folder (client files) | ||||||
| Boot menu | ||||||
| Firmware | ||||||
| Generisch | ||||||
| Protocols | ||||||
| TFTP | ||||||
| Wake-On-Lan (WoL) | ||||||
| Magic package (manual) | ||||||
| external folder (client files) | ||||||
| DHCP-Server | ||||||
| Integrated DHCP server | ||||||
| 150 €* | 600 €* | 1.000 €* | 1.700 €* | 3.000 €* |
*All prices stated are annual prices and all editions are annual licenses.
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The configuration file
All configuration settings such as boot entries, file references and much more are stored via the bootcast.mini file. Are defined. The sample configuration provided already contains a finished structure for toolstar®testLX, toolstar®shredderLX, WindowPE and HDClone toolstar®-Edition.
The configuration file can be used, among other things, to configure the included DHCP server so that you can set up a PXE server in any environment. It doesn’t matter whether a complete network already exists or not.
base-path = “${exe}”
### Clients, deren Boot-Anfragen NICHT beantwortet werden
ignored-clients = [
# “mac:00:12:34:56:78:9A”, # Beispiel: Client nach MAC
# “ip:172.16.20.20”, # Beispiel: Client nach IP
# “netif:mac:00:12:34:56:78:9A”, # Beispiel: Host NIC nach MAC
][client]caption = “Alle Clients”
tftp-window-size = 8 # Wert vermindern bei Netzwerkproblemen
### Bootmenü mit drei Boot-Optionen anzeigen
bootset = [“hdclone”, “winpe”, “testlx”]
The program window
The toolstar®bootCAST program window shows at any time which configuration has been recognized and which clients are being served. Of course, the window in which toolstar®bootCAST is defined as a Windows task or service can also be hidden.
You can find instructions for this in our Knowledgebase.
The boot menu
The boot menu is the first display you see after starting the corresponding client via PXE. This menu always looks the same on BIOS, EFI and EFI with SecureBoot and offers a central selection of all configured bootsets. An automatic timer can also be declared, which automatically starts the bootset specified in the bootcast.mini file after X seconds.
Information about the facility and capabilities
In our Knowledgebase you will find a List of articles that describe the functions of the software in more detail and provide support during setup.
System requirements
- operating system: From Windows 7 / Server 2008 upwards
- Main memory: at least 1 GB
- Netzwerk: With or without DHCP. But without another PXE server running
- Internet access: Only necessary for the use of online licenses.
NOTE:
These system requirements provide a rough guideline on which systems the program can run smoothly.
