Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is a TCP/IP standard that reduces the complexity and administrative overhead of managing network client IP address configuration. Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Server provides the DHCP service, which enables a computer to function as a DHCP server and configure DHCP-enabled client computers on your network. DHCP runs on a server computer, enabling the automatic, centralized management of IP addresses and other TCP/IP configuration settings for your network's client computers. The Microsoft DHCP service also provides integration with the Active Directory ™ directory service and Domain Name System (DNS) service, enhanced monitoring and statistical reporting for DHCP servers, vendor-specific options and user-class support, multicast address allocation, and rogue DHCP server detection.
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Related Information in the Resource Kit
| • | For information about deploying DHCP with IP Security, see "Internet Protocol Security" in the Microsoft Windows 2000 Server Resource Kit TCP/IP Core Networking Guide . |
| • | For more information about DHCP options, see "DHCP Options" in this book. |
| • | For more information about DHCP message formats, see "DHCP Message Formats" in this book. |
| • | For more information about setting DHCP registry settings, see the "Technical Reference to the Windows 2000 Registry" (Regentry.chm) on the Windows 2000 Resource Kit CD. |