Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol

Windows Server 2008 Resources

• New Networking Features in Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista
  

  Learn about the new features of DHCP in Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista.

• DHCP Server
  

  Learn about the DHCP Server role in this section of the Windows Server 2008 Technical Library.

• The DHCPv6 Protocol
  

  Get an overview of how DHCP for Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6) (DHCPv6) provides IPv6 hosts with stateful addresses and stateless configuration settings.

• Step-by-Step Guide: Demonstrate DHCP NAP Enforcement in a Test Lab
  

  Follow the instructions in this white paper to demonstrate DHCP enforcement for the Network Access Protection (NAP) platform.

Windows Server 2003 Resources

• Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol for Windows Server 2003
  

  Get an overview of the features of DHCP, the Windows Server 2003 implementation of DHCP, basic deployment information, and best practices for use.

• Deploying DHCP
  

  Learn about the guidelines and recommended processes for designing and deploying DHCP in a TCP/IP network in this chapter of the Deploying Network Services book in the Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Deployment Kit.

• Windows Server 2003 Technical Reference: DHCP Technical Reference
  

  Learn in-depth technical information about DHCP in Windows Server 2003 from this section of the Windows Server 2003 Technical Reference.

• Microsoft Solutions for Management: Managing the Windows Server Platform: DHCP Service Product Operations Guide
  

  Learn about the processes and procedures for improving the management of the Windows Server 2003 DHCP Server service in an information technology (IT) infrastructure.

• Migrating from Windows NT 4.0 to Windows Server 2003
  

  Use these guidelines to migrate DHCP servers from Windows NT 4.0 to Windows Server 2003 in Chapter 3 of the Migrating from Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0 to Microsoft Windows Server 2003 guide.

• Windows Server 2003 DHCP Server Role
  

  Use these links to get quick information about the DHCP server role.

• Microsoft Windows Server TechCenter: DHCP
  

  Use this page for planning, deployment, troubleshooting, operations, and technical reference content for DHCP.

Windows 2000 Resources

• Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
  

  Get the in-depth details of DHCP in this chapter in the Windows 2000 Server Resource Kit TCP/IP Core Networking Guide.

• Enabling DHCP Support for Multiple Subnets
  

  Learn how to configure a DHCP server to provide configuration information to clients in multiple subnets in a fault-tolerant, secure manner in this Windows 2000 Resource Kit Deployment Lab Scenario.

Knowledge Base Articles

• How to Move a DHCP Database to Another Windows Server
  

  Learn how to move a DHCP database for Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, and Windows Server 2003-based DHCP servers.

• DHCP Server Does Not Issue IP Leases After You Run Dhcpexim.exe
  Discover how you can fix the DHCP Server service after using the Dhcpexim.exe tool to move DHCP scopes