Feature Overview

Removing iPXE as the supported booting mechanism for Ironic and exploring alternative solutions to replicate some of its functionalities.

Goals
The goal of this feature is to remove iPXE as the default booting mechanism for Ironic nodes and replace it with an alternative solution that compensates for the absence of iPXE in a bare metal management solution

Requirements

Use Cases
Users can choose an alternative booting method when iPXE is no longer supported or when they need better compatibility and flexibility.

<Which users will use this and when will they use it?>
System administrators, DevOps engineers, and other Ironic users who need to boot nodes without relying on iPXE after its removal.

Out of Scope
This feature does not address any specific hardware or software dependencies or requirements related to iPXE.

Documentation Considerations
Updates to Existing Content: Revise Ironic documentation to remove information about iPXE as the default booting mechanism and add details about the new alternative method.

<What concepts do customers need to understand to be successful in [action]?>
Understanding that iPXE is no longer the supported booting mechanism for Ironic nodes and learning about the new alternative method and its use cases.

<How do we expect customers will use the feature? For what purpose(s)?>
Customers can choose the new alternative booting method when they need to boot nodes without relying on iPXE after its removal or when looking for better compatibility and flexibility.

<What reference material might a customer want/need to complete [action]?>
Ironic documentation, specifically the updated sections that explain the new booting method and its benefits.

Questions