Mac OS X Server 10.4, 10.5: Creating and using Universal NetBoot images

Summary

You can create a Universal Netboot or NetInstall image from a Universal installation disc.

Products Affected

Mac OS X 10.5, Mac OS X Server 10.4.x (Universal), Mac OS X Server 10.5

Universal installation discs include Mac OS X Server 10.4.7 (Universal) and the retail versions of Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard and Mac OS X Server version 10.5 Leopard.

To create a Universal Netboot or NetInstall image of Mac OS 10.5 or Mac OS X Server version 10.5 Leopard, you must use the System Image Utility that comes with Mac OS X Server version 10.5 Leopard.

To create a Universal Netboot or NetInstall image of Mac OS X Server 10.4.7 (Universal), you must use the System Image Utility that comes with Mac OS X Server 10.4.7 through 10.4.11. Mac OS X Server 10.4.7 (Universal) Server Admin Tools are also available for Mac OS X client computers via Software Update (if Admin Tools is already installed) or Apple Downloads.

Note: A Universal image can be hosted by Mac OS X Server 10.4.4 and later.

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