What is Wdsmgfw EFI?

These days there is however a new file added for UEFI support called wdsmgfw. efi. This file is a special NBP developed for use by Windows Deployment Services (WDS) UEFI usage. When using DHCP Options for PXE Boot, Option 66 and 67 are needed.

Rest of the detail can be read here. Similarly, what is UEFI PXE boot?

PXE boot runs over a network of computers and may or may not include internet access. The difference between Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) boot and legacy boot is the process that the firmware uses to find the boot target. Legacy boot is the boot process used by basic input/output system (BIOS) firmware.

Beside above, how do I PXE boot a WDS server? To deploy an image to a system using PXE boot, perform the following steps:

  1. Select the desired system that will be imaged using WDS and connect the system's primary network adapter to a live switch port that is on the same network as the DHCP and WDS server.
  2. Boot up the system and enter the system BIOS.

One may also ask, where is Wdsnbp located?

The files located in the remote installsmsbootx86.

Does PXE boot require DHCP?

PXE does not come with a dedicated boot protocol. It is simply DHCP packets extended with additional DHCP options. It will only respond if it gets a DHCP offer including option 60 which means: I am PXE capable and able to send out boot server and boot file information.