A method of managing booting of a plurality of target devices in communication
with a network is provided. A server in communication with the plurality of target
devices receives a request from at least one target device in a pre-boot stage.
A current boot category is assigned to the target device, the current boot category
based on the pre-boot stage of the target device. A current boot list of target
devices with corresponding current boot categories is generated. Systems and methods
of using the present invention are also provided.