---
name: "netbootdisk"
section: "8"
platform: "macos"
package: "bootp"
version: "534.120.2"
release: "macOS 26.5"
platforms: ["macos"]
url: "https://new.carta.tech/netbootdisk"
---

# netbootdisk(8)

find local drive to use with NetBoot

## NAME

**netbootdisk** – find local drive to use with NetBoot

## SYNOPSIS

**netbootdisk**

## DESCRIPTION

This command finds a suitable local drive to use with network booting (NetBoot). The local drive is used to store the shadow file and VM swap files. It is invoked from /etc/rc.netboot during the network boot process.

## SEE ALSO

[bootpd(8)](/bootpd/8.md)