We, at MVPS, provide access to our ISO image library, which allows our customer to install operating systems which are not supported by our automated installs. However, there are much more operating systems out there which are not part of our library and for them, we have added the netboox.xyz solution.
Key Points
- netboot.xyz ISO allows you to install a wide range of operating systems and utilities on a VPS that are not available via standard automated installers.
- The netboot.xyz PXE-based boot system enables network-based installations by loading the ISO, configuring network settings and selecting the desired OS.
- Using netboot.xyz, you can deploy Linux distributions, BSD systems, rescue tools and maintenance utilities directly from a single boot menu.
The developers of netboot.xyz have created a very nice pxe boot system which allows you to install almost any operating system over the network. You just boot the netboot.xyz.iso file, configure the network interface and the IP address, and then proceed to the installation of the operating system.
At the time of writing this article, netboot.xyz supported the following operating systems:
Supported Operating Systems Available via netboot.xyz
| Name | Installer Kernel | Live OS |
|---|---|---|
| AlmaLinux | Yes | No |
| Alpine Linux | Yes | No |
| Anarchy Linux | Yes | No |
| Arch Linux | Yes | No |
| Backbox | No | Yes |
| BlackArch Linux | Yes | Yes |
| Bluestar Linux | No | Yes |
| Bodhi Linux | No | Yes |
| CentOS | Yes | No |
| CoreOS | Yes | No |
| Debian | Yes | Yes |
| Deepin | No | Yes |
| Devuan | Yes | No |
| Elementary OS | No | Yes |
| EndeavourOS | No | Yes |
| Fatdog64 | No | Yes |
| Fedora | Yes | Yes |
| Feren OS | Yes | No |
| Flatcar Linux | Yes | No |
| FreeBSD | Yes, disk image | No |
| FreeDOS | ISO – Memdisk | No |
| Garuda Linux | No | Yes |
| Gentoo | Yes | Yes |
| Harvester | Yes | No |
| hrmpf | No | Yes |
| IPFire | Yes | No |
| K3OS | Yes | Yes |
| Kali Linux | Yes | Yes |
| KDE Neon | No | Yes |
| Kodachi | No | Yes |
| Linux Lite | No | Yes |
| LXLE | No | Yes |
| Mageia | Yes | No |
| Manjaro | No | Yes |
| Mint | No | Yes |
| Microsoft Windows | User supplied media | No |
| MirOS | Yes | No |
| Nitrux | No | Yes |
| NixOS | Yes | No |
| OpenBSD | Yes | No |
| openEuler | Yes | No |
| OpenSUSE | Yes | No |
| Oracle Linux | Yes | Installer |
| Parrot Security | No | Yes |
| Peppermint | No | Yes |
| Pop OS | No | Yes |
| Proxmox VE | Yes | No |
| Q4OS | No | Yes |
| Raizo | No | Yes |
| RancherOS | Yes | No |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux | User supplied media | No |
| Regolith | No | Yes |
| Rocky Linux | Yes | No |
| Scientific Linux | Yes | No |
| Septor | No | Yes |
| Slackware | Yes | No |
| SmartOS | Yes | No |
| SparkyLinux | No | Yes |
| Tails | No | Yes |
| Talos | Yes | No |
| Tiny Core Linux | Yes | Yes |
| Ubuntu | Yes | Yes |
| VMware | User supplied media | No |
| Voyager | No | Yes |
| VyOS | Yes | No |
| Zen Installer | Yes | No |
| Zorin OS | No | Yes |
Utilities
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| 4MLinux | Kernel/Initrd |
| ALT Linux Rescue | ISO – Memdisk |
| BakAndImgCD | Kernel/Initrd |
| Boot Repair CD | LiveCD |
| Breakin | Kernel/Initrd |
| CAINE | LiveCD |
| Clonezilla | LiveCD |
| DBAN | Kernel |
| GParted | LiveCD |
| Grml | LiveCD |
| Kaspersky Rescue Disk | LiveCD |
| Memtest | Kernel |
| MemTest86 Free | USB Img |
| Redo Rescue | LiveCD |
| Rescatux | LiveCD |
| Rescuezilla | LiveCD |
| ShredOS | Kernel |
| Super Grub2 Disk | ISO – Memdisk |
| System Rescue | LiveCD |
| The Smallest Server Suite | Kernel/Initrd |
| Ultimate Boot CD | ISO – Memdisk |
In order to use this system, on the left menu of the VPS page, click on Load ISO:
Select the netboot.xyz.iso image and click Load ISO from the bottom of the page.
Wait a few minutes until the ISO image is inserted, open the console then boot from the Virtual DVD by pressing ESC during the boot process and selecting CD/DVD.
Use the net0 interface by pressing enter (default).
Add your server’s IP Address, netmask (255.255.255.0), gateway and a public dns server (ex: 8.8.8.8)
Select the type of OS you wish to install.
Follow the on-screen instructions and install the operating system of choice.
That’s mainly it. You can now install most operating systems on your VPS!
Prepare and Configure Your VPS Before Installation
Before booting the netboot.xyz ISO and starting the installation process, it is important to make sure your server environment is properly prepared. Using the MVPS control panel, you can easily Configure VPS Online, including network settings, ISO mounting options and console access.
Proper VPS configuration ensures a smooth netboot process, correct network connectivity during installation and helps avoid common issues related to IP addressing or boot order. Once your VPS is correctly configured, you can safely proceed with loading the netboot.xyz ISO and installing the operating system of your choice.
