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On 24/01/08 15:45 -0800, chrosken wrote:
> 
> Hi,
> 
> We have a clusters of machine and would like to setup network booting. At
> this time, we have to go to the data center and boot the machine manually.
> We would like to manage it as best as we could where we can save time and
> money. I heard network booting is a good way to go. I'm not sure how does
> network booting work, and also not sure if this is possible with Gentoo
> operating system. Sorry for the dumb questions, I am totally new to
> Networking.
> 
> Can someone please point me to the right direction?
> 
> Any help is appreciated.
> 
> Thanks!
> -- 

Sounds like you want to be in another room and tell the machine to boot?  If
so, you're looking for Wake on Lan support which is dependant upon your
motherboard and network card.  Google should help you learn more, and it
appears support does exist in baselayout,
http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=113880


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Justin Bronder