---
type: entity
title: opsi
tags: [software, open-source, deployment]
related: [device-management-system, universitatsrechenzentrum-urz]
created: 2026-06-30
updated: 2026-06-30
sources: ["output/rz_uni_greifswald_de_dienste_allgemein_device_management_system.md", "output/rz_uni_greifswald_de_dienste_allgemein_device_management_system_nutzung.md", "output/rz_uni_greifswald_de_dienste_allgemein-device-management-system--1osxw11"]
---

# opsi

**opsi** is an open-source software tool utilized by the [[universitatsrechenzentrum-urz]] as part of (and as the core engine for) its [[device-management-system]].

## Role in Infrastructure
opsi is primarily used for the automated installation of operating systems and the deployment of software packages across the university's network and the [[campus-it]] environment. 

Specific technical capabilities include:
- **OS Installation:** Automates the installation of Windows and Ubuntu.
- **Network Integration:** Integrates with [[pxe-boot]] to enable network-based OS installation.

## Operational Workflow
The practical implementation of opsi at the university involves the following steps:
1. Validating hardware compatibility.
2. Matching the device's MAC address via [[device-registration]].
3. Deploying the OS image and profiles based on the selected service level ([[device-management-service-levels]]).