Boot resource

In MAAS, boot resources are essential components that facilitate the deployment of operating systems onto machines. These resources include OS images, bootloaders, and related files necessary for system boot and installation processes.

Key boot resource components

boot-resource: Manages individual boot resources within MAAS.
boot-resources: Oversees the collection of all boot resources available in MAAS.
boot-source: Handles a specific boot source, which is a repository or location from which boot resources are retrieved.
boot-sources: Manages the collection of all boot sources configured in MAAS.
boot-source-selection: Controls selections from a particular boot source, specifying which resources to sync and make available.
boot-source-selections: Manages all selections across boot sources, determining the set of resources MAAS syncs and utilizes.

Managing boot resources via MAAS CLI

List Boot Resources:
To view all available boot resources:
```
maas $PROFILE boot-resources read
```
Import Boot Resources:
To import boot resources after configuring boot sources:
```
maas $PROFILE boot-resources import
```

Add a New Boot Source:
To add a custom boot source:

maas $PROFILE boot-sources create url=$URL keyring_filename=$KEYRING_FILE

Select Boot Resources from a Source:
To specify which resources to sync from a boot source:

maas $PROFILE boot-source-selections create $SOURCE_ID \
    os="ubuntu" release="$RELEASE" arches="$ARCH" \
    subarches="$SUBARCH" labels="*"

By effectively managing boot resources through these CLI commands, administrators can ensure that MAAS has access to the necessary images and boot components, facilitating smooth and efficient machine deployments.

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