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DHCP support is already included in every distro capable of networking. It isn't a program; it's a basic part of the TCP/IP protocol.
Answer:Well, if you are referring to the DHCP client, the program /sbin/dhclient is likely already installed on your Linux distro of choice.
If you would like to run a DHCP server for one or more DHCP client machines or devices, you would go to www.isc.org and download the dhcp.x.x.x package (whatever the latest and greatest version is) and compile it on your Linux host machine. After compilation, configure it as desired, launch dhcpd (usually via the service command or directly from /etc/init.d), the DHCP daemon and you're ready to boot your DHCP clients.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 11y agoDHCP is sub-divided into two categories, DHCP Server and DHCP Client. Your question does not specify which you wish to configure.
However, very loosely, with DHCP Server you need to configure a pool of assignable IP addresses etc. and start up the 'dhcpd' daemon.
Likewise, very loosely, with DHCP Client, you need to configure 'dhclient' to be executed at the appropriate time.
The above assumes you're using the DHCP software found at ISC.ORG. (Nearly everyone does anyway, in one way or another.)
For a more specific response, you must specify which you wish to configure, the server or the client.
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What tool is used to configure a DHCP scope?
For a Windows based system you use the DHCP MMC snapin console. This is installed when the DHCP server service is installed. For Linux and Unix based systems you can edit the DHCP configuration file in /etc
What does DHCP provide for a Linux Administrator?
Exactly the same thing DHCP (Dynamic Host Control Protocol) provides for any other operating system administrator.Most, if not all, Linux distros come with a dhcp client in the basic installation.
How do you make a computer a DHCP server?
Server based operating systems have the function embedded. If you do not have one you can use on of free linux-based operating systems.
What is the Linux command to consult a DHCP server?
dhcp-client
What is the best operating system for a DNS or DHCP server?
FreeBSD of course
When might you wish to configure multiple DHCP servers as opposed to a single DHCP server and multiple relays?
No!
How do you find your dhcp server id?
You haven't indicated what operating system you are using. For windows, using the 'ipconfig /all' command will show you what the DHCP server address is.
What command line utility can you use to configure DHCP options?
netsh
What is the main difference between bootp and dhcp?
Dhcp is Direct host configure protocol. This is used to assign IP address Automatically. In a Domain Environment we must need IP Addresses to communicate with one machine to another to access the resources, their are mainly two ways to configure a IP in a system One is static or manual IP and other is Dynamic or Automatic IP. So DHCP help us to configure an IP Address Dynamically.(Network+ Guide to Networking answer)BOOTP relies on a static table to associate IP addresses with MAC addresses, whereas DHCP does not
What is a DHCP option in Linux?
DHCP should only be enabled if your network is set up for dynamic IP addressing.
What do most networks use to dynamically assign addresses and configure computers to use them?
DHCP
What service would a network administrator configure to distribute Ip addresses automatically?
DHCP
