# iVentoy

iVentoy is a PXE (Preboot Execution Environment) network boot server that installs operating systems from ISO files to multiple computers over the network. It is open source and self-hosted, installable on Docker Hub, Proxmox and Unraid.

Canonical page: https://ourlocalhost.com/app/1260/iventoy

## Description

iVentoy is a PXE (Preboot Execution Environment) network boot server that installs operating systems from ISO files to multiple computers over the network. This Dockerized package gives homelab users a simple, low-configuration way to deploy operating system images. It supports 110+ operating systems in x86 Legacy BIOS, IA32 UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface), x86_64 UEFI, and ARM64 UEFI modes.

## Platform availability

Available on 2 of 9 platforms: Unraid, Proxmox.

## Health score

61/100 (Good), based on 3 of 4 factors.
- Maintained: 70 (last commit 49 days ago)
- Popular: 60 (966 GitHub stars)
- Easy to install: 45 (2 install platforms, install notes, Docker image)

## Links

- GitHub: https://github.com/ventoy/PXE
- Docker Hub: https://hub.docker.com/r/ziggyds/iventoy/
- Proxmox: https://community-scripts.github.io/ProxmoxVE/scripts?id=iventoy
- Official website: https://iventoy.com
- Unraid: https://ca.unraid.net/apps/iventoy-1x10ga01o145hw?q=iVentoy

## Common questions

### Does iVentoy support Secure Boot?

Yes. iVentoy's FAQ states that Secure Boot is supported.

### Does iVentoy include a DHCP proxy?

No. iVentoy does not support DHCP Proxy, but it can work with a third-party DHCP server.

### Can I use iVentoy's web GUI from another PC or phone?

A homelab user could not access iVentoy's web GUI from another PC or phone. They installed an Ubuntu desktop environment on the server VM to access the GUI.

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