The new beta of Network Install is here, and I'll tell you how it works, which Pis are compatible, and why it matters.

Mentioned in this video:

  - How the Raspberry Pi 4 boots: https://www.jeffgeerling.com/blog/2021/getting-raspberry-pi-boot-after-cutting-it-half
  - Network install beta test feedback thread: https://forums.raspberrypi.com/viewtopic.php?t=329324
  - Pi netboot guide by Wendell from Level1Techs: https://forum.level1techs.com/t/the-ultimate-home-server-herd-of-netboot-raspberry-pi-sure/181022

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Contents:

00:00 - Network Install
01:51 - Testing the beta on your Pi
03:24 - Imaging a microSD card
05:10 - Imaging a USB drive
05:40 - Thumb drive ISOs
06:22 - How secure is it?
07:23 - Limitations
08:31 - A new era for Pi