Windows dhcp conflict detection 2008

DynamicBootp : True. RestoreStatus : False. NapEnabled : False. ActivatePolicies : True. A successful ping means that the IP address currently exists on the network; therefore, the DHCP server does not hand out that address.

A ping request failure means the address does not exist and therefore the DHCP server will hand out that address. This is useful in scenarios in which you set up a new DHCP server to take over handing out address from a failed server when no backup exists, and therefore, there is no record of addresses from the scope that are in existence. Obviously, this is an exception case, and by default, IP address conflict detection is off.

The default value for conflict detection attempts is zero, but I can set the value between zero and six. Each number Each additional attempt adds 1 second to the amount of time a DHCP client waits prior to receiving the address.

Therefore, setting the conflict detection attempts to six would cause a six-second delay for each client requesting an IP address. This increases the load on the DHCP server.

TechNet recommends a value of no greater than two for this parameter. I then use the Up Arrow to check to ensure the changes took place. The use of the two commands and the associated output are shown here. I invite you to follow me on Twitter and Facebook.

If you have any questions, send email to me at scripter microsoft. The current configuration of a DHCP server can quickly and easily be saved and restored using the dump option of the netsh tool. This enables a server to be quickly restored to its original state in the case of a system failure, or for the configuration to be duplicated on another server.

For example, to back up the configuration on a local server to a file named DHCPconfig. Jump to: navigation , search. Navigation menu Personal tools. Namespaces Page Discussion.

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