BSDP - Boot Service Discovery Protocol
Revised: 2007-01-17 richardIntroduction
NetBoot uses an Apple-developed protocol based on Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) called Boot Server Discovery Protocol (BSDP). This protocol provides a way of discovering NetBoot servers on a network. NetBoot clients obtain their IP configuration from a DHCP server and their NetBoot information from BSDP.
Client sends out request for information about NetBoot servers.
One of the NetBoot Servers replies with info on available NetBoot Servers.
After selection process, client sends out request to boot from NetBoot Server.
After selection process, the NetBoot Server responds if it can NetBoot Client