Mac OS X Server 10.2: NetBoot Clients Stop Responding During Startup Due to Image Creation Issue

If you create a NetBoot or Network Installation image while serving active NetBoot clients from the same server, clients may subsequently stop resounding ("hang" or "freeze") during startup or network installation.
Symptom

NetBoot clients do not start up successfully. A computer may stop responding at a blue screen, or a kernel panic may occur. You may notice other unexpected behavior.


Solution

First, try restarting the affected clients. If that is not successful, create your NetBoot or Network Installation images during off-peak hours when clients are least likely to be using the service.
Published Date: Feb 17, 2012