2.3 Explain the purpose and properties of DHCP.
The Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is a network configuration protocol that enables a server on an IP network to automatically assign an IP address to a computer from a predetermined range of numbers. The most essential information needed is an IP address, and a default route and routing prefix. DHCP controls the assignment of unique dynamic IP addresses and routing information, eliminating the manual task by a network administrator.
- Static vs. dynamic IP addressing
- Reservations
- Scopes
- Leases
- Options (DNS servers, suffixes)
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