When performing system restorations across multiple computers, using a Preboot Execution Environment (PXE) can effectively speed up the process, making the selection of practical, easy-to-use software crucial. This guide provides detailed instructions on how to use the integrated PXE tool in Hasleo Backup Suite Server/Enterprise to efficiently complete these large-scale restoration tasks.
The Preboot Execution Environment (PXE) is an industry-standard client-server interface that allows computers to boot from a network, significantly reducing dependence on WinPE boot discs. It is commonly used for large-scale OS deployment, disk cloning, and system restore in enterprise environments.
While PXE technology offers the core advantage of centralized management and deployment, it also faces some limitations in practical applications.
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Hasleo Backup Suite Server/Enterprise is a comprehensive enterprise-level data protection and system management platform. In addition to providing professional backup and disaster recovery core functions, it also integrates key features such as PXE network boot and disk cloning. Its built-in PXE Server boot tool is designed for network booting and management of multiple client computers within a local area network (LAN), supporting clients to be booted into the Hasleo Backup Suite recovery environment via the network, greatly facilitating bare-metal restoration and networked system deployment. As an integrated solution, the following are the notable features of Hasleo Backup Suite Server/Enterprise:
Next, we will gradually demonstrate how to efficiently restore systems using Hasleo Backup Suite's PXE tool when multiple computer systems crash within a local area network. The process is structured into three main parts: creating a WinPE boot image, configuring the PXE server, and performing the network restoration.
1. Create a WinPE Boot Image
Step 1. Download, install, and run Hasleo Backup Suite Server/Enterprise on the server computer. Click the "Tools" button in the navigation bar, then select "PXE Server" in the operation area.
Step 2. Check the "Automatic driver injection" option to have the required drivers added to WinPE, then click "Next". To add any additional drivers, click "Add driver" and make your selection.
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Step 3. Hasleo Backup Suite begins creating a WinPE bootable image.
Step 4. Once the creation is complete, click "Close".
2. Configure the PXE Server
Step 1. In this panel, scroll down and click the "PXE Server" button.
Step 2. Select the network interface for the PXE service and click the 
icon. Then, configure the network options as needed and click "OK" to save the settings.
Step 3. Once the network interface configuration is complete, proceed to click the "Start" button to launch the PXE server.
Step 4. After the PXE server has successfully started, any computer on the local network can remotely boot a WinPE environment over PXE.
3. Perform the Network Restoration
Step 1. Turn on the target computer and repeatedly press the F2/Del/F10/Esc keys to enter the UEFI/BIOS setup interface. Then, navigate to the "Boot" tab, set Network as the first boot option, and save the changes.
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Step 2. The target computer will begin to download the WinPE image from the PXE server and boot into it. Once in the Hasleo WinPE recovery environment, click the "Home" or "Restore" button in the navigation bar. Then, in the operation area, select "Browse image to restore" to locate your target backup image.
Step 3. Select "System mode" to restore the entire system, then click "Next".
Step 4. Select the target disk to restore, check the "Universal restore" option, and click "Next". The program will begin restoring the Windows image to the target computer.
Step 5. Restart your computer and access the UEFI/BIOS settings. Configure the boot order and boot mode as required. After completing the settings, the system will reboot and return to normal operation.
A: PXE (Preboot Execution Environment) allows computers to boot from the network without physical boot media. It's ideal for restoring multiple systems across a LAN because it enables centralized, batch deployment without manually visiting each machine, significantly reducing deployment time in enterprise environments.
A: PXE functionality is available in Hasleo Backup Suite Server and Enterprise editions. These enterprise versions include the integrated PXE Server tool for network booting and managing multiple client computers within a LAN.
A: You need a stable LAN connection between the PXE server and client computers. Both the server and clients must be on the same network segment. A DHCP server is required to assign IP addresses to client computers, and the server network interface must be properly configured.
A: Yes. You should enable "Automatic driver injection" when creating the WinPE boot image to ensure the necessary drivers are included. This helps ensure network connectivity and proper hardware recognition on client computers during PXE boot.
A: Enter the client computer's UEFI/BIOS setup (usually by pressing F2, Del, F10, or Esc during startup), navigate to the Boot tab, set Network/USB/UEFI Network as the first boot option, save changes, and reboot. The computer will then boot into the WinPE environment from the PXE server.
A: Yes. Each client computer boots into the Hasleo WinPE environment independently. You can then browse and select the specific backup image for that computer. Each restoration runs separately on each client.
A: Universal Restore is recommended when restoring to different hardware. It automatically adjusts drivers and settings to ensure the restored system boots properly on the new computer, avoiding boot issues caused by hardware differences.
A: PXE allows multiple computers to boot into WinPE simultaneously, but restoration is performed one computer at a time since each client runs its own restore operation. The actual number depends on your network bandwidth and server capacity.
Hasleo Backup Suite Server/Enterprise delivers professional, enterprise-grade data protection. Its integrated PXE tool enables client computers on the LAN to boot rapidly into a WinPE recovery environment, significantly improving the execution efficiency of backup and restore tasks. In addition, the software provides comprehensive cloning features, supporting the cloning of systems, disks and partitions, truly integrating backup, restore and cloning, making it the best choice for your data protection!
