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Network Boot → Request Netboot

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Overview

This node interacts with the Ikoula Dedicated Server API to manage various server-related operations. Specifically, for the Network Boot resource and the Request Netboot operation, it allows users to request a network boot (netboot) on a dedicated server identified by its IP address.

Typical use cases include remotely triggering a netboot process on a server to boot from a network source instead of local storage, which is useful for system recovery, installation, or maintenance tasks.

Example scenario: A system administrator wants to remotely initiate a netboot on a server to reinstall the operating system or run diagnostics without physical access to the machine.

Properties

Name Meaning
Server IP The IP address of the dedicated server on which to perform the netboot request.
Response Format The format in which the API response will be returned. Options: JSON, XML.

Output

The node outputs the API response in the chosen format (json or xml) under the json field of the output data. When JSON is selected, the response is parsed into an object; when XML is selected, the raw XML string is provided inside the data property.

No binary data output is produced by this operation.

Dependencies

  • Requires an API key credential for authenticating with the Ikoula API.
  • The node uses the Ikoula API endpoint (default: https://api.ikoula.com).
  • The password used for authentication is encrypted using RSA public key encryption before sending.
  • No additional external dependencies beyond standard HTTP requests and cryptographic functions are required.

Troubleshooting

  • No credentials provided!
    This error occurs if the node is executed without valid API credentials configured. Ensure that the API key credential is set up correctly in n8n.

  • Invalid Server IP or unreachable server
    If the server IP is incorrect or the server is not reachable, the API call will fail. Verify the server IP address and network connectivity.

  • API response errors
    The API may return errors related to permissions, invalid parameters, or server state. Check the exact error message in the node output and consult Ikoula API documentation for resolution.

  • Response format issues
    Selecting XML format returns raw XML as a string, which might require additional parsing downstream in your workflow.

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